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Dr. Whitaker from Louisville, KY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Project Home Away From Home

Help me give my students the supplies and tools they need to learn in a comfortable space that meets all their needs.

  • $858 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

I teach in an AIS school in Louisville, KY. We are a minority-majority school with a high-poverty student body and some of the most unique and resilient students you could imagine. In my classroom, students are recovering from missed or failed classes and learning social-emotional skills. They are with me for the majority of the school day. My goal is to create an environment that is not only a safe place but a place of comfort and relaxation. The lockers in our school no longer work, so I often have students who want to store items in the classroom. The locker tower will allow them to lock their items and know they are always safe. I have several carpeted areas in the classroom, so students can spread out and work in different areas. As the year has progressed, an in-class vacuum and cleaner are necessary. The batteries, laminator, and other tools are for basic classroom needs and student use. Please help us reach our goal to fund this project! You are appreciated beyond measure!

Dr. Whitaker The Academy at Shawnee 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

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Dr. Whitaker

Louisville, KY 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

450 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AdirOffice Large School Locker with 4 Doors 4 Hooks Storage Locker for Garage Storage - Office Storage Lockers (4 Door, Purple) • Amazon Business $222.70 1 $222.70
Power Strip Tower Surge Protector, SUPERDANNY Desktop Charging Station, 10 Ft Extension Cord, 9 Outlets, 4 USB Ports, 1080 Joules, 3-Prong, Grounded, Multiple Protections for Home, Office, Blue • Amazon Business $35.09 3 $105.27
Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner, Lightweight, FH50700, Blue • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Cordless Hot Glue Gun Kit, Fast Preheating Glue Gun with 30 Pcs Glue Sticks and 50 Colored Wooden Craft Sticks, Smart Power-Off Hot Melt Glue Gun with Carrying Bag • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Bissell Featherweight Stick Lightweight Bagless Vacuum With Crevice Tool, 2033, One Size Fits All, Blue • Amazon Business $33.98 1 $33.98
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Energizer AA Batteries, Double A Long-Lasting Alkaline Power Batteries, 32 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $22.39 1 $22.39
Energizer AAA Batteries, Triple A Long-Lasting Alkaline Power Batteries, 32 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $21.13 1 $21.13
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count-Pack of 1, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Starburst Original Fruit Chews 2 Pounds BULK 200 Pieces Approximately - FRESH • Amazon Business $13.39 1 $13.39
JOLLY RANCHER Assorted Fruit Flavored Mixed Candy, Individually Wrapped, 46 oz Bulk Variety Bag • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
LIFE SAVERS Hard Candy 5 Flavors, 50-Ounce Party Size Bag • Amazon Business $10.32 1 $10.32
Mini Dry Erase Erasers, IHPUKIDI 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers Chalkboard Cleaner Wiper for Kids and Classroom Teacher Supplies, Home and Office (2 x 2 Inch) Green • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Teacher Notepad | Teacher Appreciation Gifts | Made in the USA (Teacher Notepad)… • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $8.23 1 $8.23

Materials cost

$649.33

Vendor shipping charges

$39.99

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$729.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.66

Total project goal

$857.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$857.72

4 Donors

-$857.72

Donations toward project cost

-$729.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$128.66

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$0.00

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