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Ms. Galvez from Chicago, IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shelf-Improvement: Empowering Minds, One Bookshelf at a Time!

Help me give my students sturdy and versatile bookshelves that will make materials more accessible and enjoyable for students to engage with.

  • $1,469 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Welcome to our dynamic and thriving classroom, where the excitement of learning fills the air! We are reaching out to you with an opportunity to make a lasting impact on our student's educational journey by supporting our project for organized bookshelves to store essential classroom materials.

In our bustling learning environment, having a well-organized space is crucial for creating an atmosphere conducive to focused learning and exploration.

Our unit books, guided reading materials, and center resources require proper storage to facilitate seamless access for teachers and students. We are faced with the challenge of using inadequate and worn-out storage solutions. It's time to turn this situation around, and we're contacting you for your support!

By providing sturdy and accessible bookshelves, we aim to create a functional and inviting space that enhances the learning experience for our students. Organizing unit books, guided reading materials, and center resources will not only streamline lesson preparation for me but also empower students to engage with materials that support their learning needs independently.

Ms. Galvez Hurley Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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 Ms. Galvez

Chicago, IL 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

20 students impacted 24donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Classic Bookcase, 36in, Adjustable Bookshelf, Natural • Amazon Business $199.99 4 $799.96
ECR4Kids 5-Compartment Mobile Storage Cabinet, 30in, Classroom Furniture, Natural • Amazon Business $199.99 2 $399.98

Materials cost

$1,199.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,247.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$220.22

Total project goal

$1,468.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,468.16

22 Donors

-$1,065.52

Donations toward project cost

-$920.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$144.83

match offer

-$385.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$327.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.64

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 $0.00

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