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Ms. Al Lami from New Haven, CT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organizing for Success: Personalized Learning Tools for Special Needs Students

Help me give my students /In our classroom, every student is unique and has special needs. To better support their individualized learning, we urgently need new organizing supplies. Your support will make a difference in their educational experience.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Al Lami's classroom raised $672

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our special needs students thrive in structured, personalized environments. The file organizers, desk organizers, task boxes, paper storage, project cases, bins with lids, laminating pouches, and Velcro dots will help us create individualized learning systems. These tools will organize materials, reduce clutter, and provide visual supports tailored to each student’s needs. They will also help us prepare durable, hands-on resources to engage students and foster independence. Your donation will directly support a more efficient, accessible, and inclusive classroom where every student can succeed.  

Your generous donations will transform our classroom into an organized, accessible space where students can focus and thrive.

These supplies will allow us to create customized learning tools, reduce sensory overload, and promote independence. Your support will directly impact their ability to learn, grow, and succeed in a nurturing environment.

Thank you for helping us build a classroom where every student feels supported and empowered! 

Thank you for making a difference!

Ms. Al Lami Lincoln-Bassett Community 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.

New Haven, CT 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

13 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SUNMAIO 4x6in photo storage box, photo cases and craft keeper with handle 16 inner cases,greeting cards organizer kit for Holiday Birthday Cards Photos, Crafts, Scrapbooking(Rainbow Color) • Amazon Business $24.99 5 $124.95
Citylife 4 Packs Portable Project Case, Clear File Box with Snap Lid, Stackable Plastic Organizers for Craft Projects • Amazon Business $29.69 3 $89.07
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $28.67 3 $86.01
Seajan 12 Pcs Paper Storage Portable Scrapbook Storage Box with Snap Tight Closure Latch A4 Letter Plastic File Box Paper Storage Organizer Craft Storage Containers Case (12.4 x 9.8 x 1.18 In) • Amazon Business $55.99 1 $55.99
DocSafe File Box with Lock, Multi-Layer Fireproof Document Box with Wheels,Collapsible Rolling File Storage Organizer Box with Pockets,Large Portable Home Office Filing Cabinet for Hanging Folders • Amazon Business $45.00 1 $45.00
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $11.74 3 $35.22
Fuutreo 50 Pcs Binder Pockets for 3 Ring Plastic Envelopes Pocket Folders 11 Hole Snap Button Binder Pouch with Label Expandable Organizer for 2/3/4 Ring • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
EOOUT Desk Accessories & Workspace Organizers, 5-Tier Desk File Organizer with Magazine Holder, Desktop Organizer with Drawer for Office Supplies, Desk Organizes and Accessories(Black) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
11 in 1 Blue Desk Organizer and Accessories, Blue Desk Accessories Light Blue Office Supplies Include Blue Stapler Blue Tape Dispenser Pen Holder Staple Remover Clips Ruler Scissors Tapes Tabs • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Marbrasse Desk Organizers and Accessories, 5-Tier Paper Letter Tray Organizer with File Holder, Mesh File Organizer for Desk, Office Desk Accessories & Organization for Supplies (Black) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99

Materials cost

$533.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$571.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.80

Total project goal

$672.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $672.00

1 Donor

-$448.00

Donations toward project cost

-$380.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.20

match offer

-$224.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$190.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.60

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