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Mrs. McGirth-Singleton from Charleston, SC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organized spaces = Focused Faces

Help me give my students storage bins, baskets, tubs, and shelving organizers to help categorize classroom materials by subject, activity, and student groups.

  • $383 goal

This project expired on September 14, 2025.

This project expired on September 14, 2025.

My Project

My students are bright, curious, and full of energy — but our classroom is in need of better organization to help them thrive. With papers, supplies, books, and materials constantly in use, we need sturdy storage solutions to keep everything in its place and create a calm, efficient learning environment.

When students walk into a space that’s clean and organized, they can focus more on learning and less on searching.

These organizational tools will make a daily impact — helping transitions run smoother, materials stay accessible, and our classroom feel more like a community.

Why This Project Matters:

Many of my students thrive on structure, but we currently lack the tools to give everything a proper “home.” With your support, we can transform our classroom into a more welcoming, student-friendly space that fosters focus, creativity, and pride in our learning environment.

Mrs. McGirth-Singleton Sanders - Clyde Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charleston, SC View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mount-It! 3-Shelf Metal Mobile Utility Cart with Lockable Wheels, Silver (MI-7860) • Quill.com $132.39 1 $132.39
PAG Mail Sorter, Wood Countertop Literature Organizer, Student Mailbox for Classroom, Desktop Bill Paper Organizer for Office Home School, 12 Compartments, White • Amazon Business $79.95 1 $79.95
Marbrasse Desk Organizer with File Holder, 5-Tier Paper Letter Tray Organizer with Drawer and 2 Pen Holder, Mesh Desktop Organizer and Storage with Magazine Holder for Office Supplies(Pink) • Amazon Business $35.69 1 $35.69
BOHDK Pen Organizer for Desk, Multi-Functional Desk Organizer, Wall Mount Pen Holder with Drawer for School, Office, Home, Art Supplies, White • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99

Materials cost

$272.02

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$19.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$325.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.40

Total project goal

$382.68

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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