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Ms. Goodrich from Naugatuck, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Outdoor Learning Area Needed!

Help me give my students an outdoor learning area. Our school is growing, and we are excited to create an outdoor learning area equipped with benches where students and staff can gather for lessons and discussions.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Goodrich's classroom raised $3,833

This project is fully funded

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Help Us Create an Outdoor Learning Space for Our School and Community

Our school is growing, and with that growth comes a need for more flexible learning environments.

We are excited to create an outdoor learning area equipped with benches where students and staff can gather for lessons, discussions and fresh air.

This space will be more than just an extension of the classroom—it will be a place that fosters creativity, connection, and well-being. It will also serve as a shared space for our community, offering a peaceful and functional environment for gatherings, events, and play.

Your support in helping us bring this vision to life would make a lasting impact on our students and community. Thank you for considering a donation to this meaningful project.

Ms. Goodrich Western Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Naugatuck, CT 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

360 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Outdoor Bench 72 in L Gray • Grainger $795.06 4 $3,180.24

Materials cost

$3,180.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$47.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,257.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$574.93

Total project goal

$3,832.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $3,832.87

8 Donors

-$3,457.75

Donations toward project cost

-$3,250.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$207.46

match offer

-$9.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$7.65

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$366.12

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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