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Ms. Morales from Hyattsville, MD is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shelves of Knowledge: Book and Literacy Materials Storage

Help me give my students storage space so that our literacy materials can be organized and easily accessible.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Morales's classroom raised $415

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

My project, "Shelves of Learning," aims to address the critical need for adequate storage solutions for books and literacy materials in our school.

Without suitable storage, books and materials can deteriorate quickly, rendering them unusable for future students.

In many areas, access to books is limited, and even when available, there is often a lack of proper storage to preserve them. This situation not only hampers educational opportunities but also restricts the growth of literacy and lifelong learning.

To combat this issue, "Shelves of Learning" seeks to provide durable, high-quality bookshelves and storage solutions to our school's literacy resource room. By donating these essential storage units, we aim to create safe and organized spaces for books and literacy materials, ensuring they remain accessible and in good condition for years to come.

Through our project, we not only address the immediate need for storage but also promote literacy and educational development within our school. Properly stored books and materials encourage reading habits, facilitate learning, and inspire curiosity among individuals of all ages.

"Shelves of Learning" is not just about donating storage units; it's about fostering a culture of reading and learning. Together, we can make a significant difference in promoting literacy and empowering individuals through access to quality books and educational resources.

Ms. Morales Cesar Chavez Dual Spanish Immersion School Grades 3-5

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.

Hyattsville, MD View local requests

More than half 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

370 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids 2-Shelf Mobile Storage Cabinet, Classroom Furniture, Natural • Amazon Business $149.99 2 $299.98

Materials cost

$299.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$352.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.20

Total project goal

$414.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $414.68

1 Donor

-$207.34

Donations toward project cost

-$176.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.10

match offer

-$207.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$176.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.10

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 $0.00

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