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Mrs. Lester from Johnson City, TN is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organized Shelves = Happy Readers!

Help me give my students organized shelving to make the library more accessible and user friendly for my readers!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Lester's classroom raised $2,087

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students range from eager new readers to seasoned book lovers, all looking for stories that spark curiosity. For many of our students, the library is their favorite part of the school day; a place where they can choose books that reflect their interests and dreams.

Our school library is a place where students come to explore, imagine, and discover.

We need shelving and organizational materials, such as shelf adapters, o keep our library neat, accessible, and inviting. Right now, our shelves can be overwhelming to navigate, and students sometimes struggle to find what they’re looking for.

With better organization, students will be able to quickly find the books they love. Book sections will be clearly labeled, making browsing less stressful. The space will feel more open, tidy, and inspiring for every reader.

When books are easy to find, students are more likely to read for pleasure and that builds confidence, vocabulary, and a lifelong love of reading. Your donation will help transform our shelves into a space where every student can find their next favorite book with ease.

With your help, we can give our students a library that’s not just full of books, but also full of possibilities. Organized shelves mean less time searching and more time reading, exploring, and growing.

Mrs. Lester University School Grades 3-5 Johnson City, TN View local requests 600 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Demco® Shelf Backstop Adapter - Economy • Demco $61.99 25 $1,549.75

Materials cost

$1,549.75

Vendor shipping charges

$170.47

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,773.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$312.97

Total project goal

$2,086.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,086.44

2 Donors

-$2,073.94

Donations toward project cost

-$1,762.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$311.09

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

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$0.00

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