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Mrs. Lesher from Reading, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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So Excited We Can’t Contain Ourselves!

Help me give my students a dedicated place for their creations to dry safely, a spot at each table to easily access their most used supplies, and containers to keep art supplies organized and available.

  • $560 goal

This project expired on October 26, 2025.

This project expired on October 26, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 students are unbelievably creative! Most have experienced significant trauma in their young lives, and this results in their getting behind at school. Our school gives them the opportunity to get back on track by taking credit recovery courses, alongside core and elective courses (like my art classes). Art class gives them opportunities in hands on learning that is often preferred by our students.

Our classroom currently needs a drying rack, table supply organizers and containers for their other supplies.

These items I selected would keep their treasured artwork safe from getting wrinkled or smeared, would keep most often used supplies conveniently within arms reach at each workspace, and keep other supplies organized a close by so they know where to access them.

Mrs. Lesher Red Knight Accelerated Academy Thomas Ford Campus Grades 9-12

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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.

Reading, PA 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

Never Before Funded 144 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Art Drying Rack For Classroom | Functional & Mobile Paint Drying Rack | 25 Removable Shelves | Canvas Rack Art Storage | Painting Drying Rack With Wheels | Stack Rack For Painting, Drawings, And More • Amazon Business $99.95 2 $199.90
MeCids 360°Rotating Desk Organizers Homeschool Office Organization and Storage Art Supplies Organizers– 12" Lazy Susan Style Caddy with Removable Bins, for Home Offices, School Supplies Classroom Use • Amazon Business $25.99 6 $155.94
Citylife 4 Packs 6 QT Storage Bins with Lids Clear Plastic Bins with Grey Handle Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing • Amazon Business $27.67 3 $83.01

Materials cost

$438.85

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$475.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.90

Total project goal

$559.33

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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