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Mrs. Cross from New Orleans, LA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organized to Teach, Ready to Inspire

Help me give my students Tools that help me stay organized — a file cabinet and secure storage — protect my students’ confidential documents and provide the headphones they’ve been wishing for, creating focus, security, and confidence.

  • $667 goal

This project expired on January 8, 2026.

This project expired on January 8, 2026.

My Project

I love how confident my students are in their ability to achieve their goals. They are resilient, curious, and never afraid to ask questions.

The resources in this project will help me stay organized as a first-year special education teacher, protect confidential documents and personal belongings, and meet important deadlines with confidence.

With tools like a desk organizer, a locked file cabinet, a large storage cabinet, a computer mouse, and a desk calendar, I’ll be able to serve my students more effectively.

Most importantly, I want to provide the headphones they’ve been asking for since the start of school. Something so small will make a big difference in their ability to focus, learn, and feel cared for in the classroom.

With your support, I can create a safe, structured, and inspiring learning environment where my students can continue to thrive.

Mrs. Cross McDonogh 35 Senior High School Grades 9-12

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.

New Orleans, LA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

Never Before Funded 30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VEVOR Metal Storage Cabinet with Wheels, 75'' Locking Steel Storage Cabinet with 2 Magnetic Doors and 4 Adjustable Shelves for Office, Garage, Home • Amazon Business $192.99 1 $192.99
Quill Brand? 2-Drawer Vertical File Cabinet, Locking, Letter, Black, 18"D (52145) • Quill.com $168.09 1 $168.09
2 Pack Letter Tray 5-Tier Desk Organizer File Paper Holder with Handle, Metal Desktop Document Shelf Tray Office Classroom Organization - Black • Amazon Business $34.00 1 $34.00
Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s Slim Bluetooth Wireless Mouse, Portable, Cust • CDW-G $26.65 1 $26.65
lemonsea Desk Organizers, 5-Tier Paper Organizer Letter Tray with File Holder, Mesh Desktop File Organizer with Pen Holder and Drawer, School Office Supplies Organization, Black • Amazon Business $26.18 1 $26.18
Maeline Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for School Classroom K-12, On-Ear Wired Headsets for Library, Airplane, Online Learning, Travel, 3.5mm Jack for MP3 Player, Phone, Computer, Laptop - Multicolor • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
2025 Desk Calendar - Jan 2025 - Dec 2025, 12 Months Large Monthly Desk Calendar 2025, 22" x 17", Desk Pad, Large Ruled Blocks, To-do List & Notes, Best Desk/Wall Calendar for Planning and Organizing • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
X-bet MAGNET - Self Adhesive Magnet Dots (0.8" x 0.8") - Peel & Stick Magnetic Circles - Industrial Flexible Sticky Magnets - Sheets is Alternative to Magnetic Squares, Stickers, Strip & Tape • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$486.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $42.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$566.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.01

Total project goal

$666.74

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

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