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

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Start-up Cluster Classroom

Help me give my students an organized adaptive space to get the new school year started on the right foot.

  • $1,321 goal

This project expired on September 22, 2025.

This project expired on September 22, 2025.

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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

Our classroom is in need because we have furniture that is falling apart. It is a hazard to our students. We want to make our room safe for our students. Our goal is to make our room a place where our students can thrive. We would like to put in new furniture that is functional. Our students are special because even though they have limitations, they don't let it stop them.

We encourage independence so we need furniture that won't crumble when they try to do it on our own.

We like our students to put away items on their own, to take charge in their education and to advocate for themselves.

Ms. Ortega Talman Elementary 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.

Chicago, IL 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

9 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Carolina Fold & Lock Storage Unit - 30" Height • Kaplan Early Learning Company $809.96 1 $809.96
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Fuutreo 2 Pieces Classroom Paper Storage Organizer Construction Paper Storage Sturdy Cardboard Classroom Mailboxes Literature Craft Organizer for Home Office (White,10 Slots) • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98

Materials cost

$1,065.91

Vendor shipping charges

$10.50

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,122.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$198.07

Total project goal

$1,320.47

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

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