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Mrs. Lenaris from Downey, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Are ABLE

Help me give my students a classroom culture that is inclusive, safe, and affirming. Students will have access to a calm corner, books as well as items to work on their job skills through a coffee cart program.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Lenaris's classroom raised $1,080

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

This project is designed to provide students with special needs equitable access to education and opportunities to engage with and understand racial and social justice issues. It aims to create a safe, inclusive environment that promotes personal growth, self-expression, and real-world job readiness. Through structured activities, collaborative projects, and skill-building experiences (such as utilizing the Kuwait machine), students will gain confidence, develop critical life skills, and prepare for future employment—while being given the same level of opportunity and respect as their peers. Profits that are made from from the fundraising component of this project will go to help any student who has limited resources with things such as supplies, and/or anything else school related to ensure they are able to access all of the same opportunities as their peers.

We will continue to work on educating students with special needs about racial and social injustice in an accessible, age-appropriate manner.

Mrs. Lenaris Warren High School 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

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Downey, CA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Keurig? K1500 Single Serve Coffee Maker, Black (377949) • Quill.com $249.99 1 $249.99
Espresso Machine Dual Black/Silver 42 oz • Grainger $104.62 1 $104.62
Storex Plastic Double XL Wide Book Bins 7 x 9.2 Assorted Colors 6/Carton (71126E06C) • Staples $27.06 3 $81.18
LTKOUGFAM Soft Kids Area Rug, Large Washable Space Mat, Non-Slip Cute Rainbow Weather Baby Crawling Floor Mat for Living Room Playroom Classroom Bathroom (59" x 78" L) • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
SONGMICS 3 Tier Wide Printer Stand, Printer Table with Wheels, Rolling Printer Cart, Printer Desk with Metal Frame for Home Office, 22 x 18.1 x 26.8 Inches, Black ULGR32BK • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
JOLLY PARTY 12 oz Disposable Paper Coffee Cup with Lids, Sleeves, and Stirrers, Hot/Cold Beverage Drinking Cup for Water, Juice, Coffee or Tea, Suitable for Home, Shops and Cafes, [100 Pack] • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $29.02 1 $29.02
GLUROO 60FT Outdoor String Lights LED, Patio Lights with 32 Bulbs Waterproof, 2700K Warm White for Outside Backyard, Yard, Gazebo, Deck, Porch • Amazon Business $28.03 1 $28.03
Pacon Classroom Keepers Stackable Cardboard File Organizer 12.88 x 29.25 x 9.38 White (001310) • Staples $25.45 1 $25.45
Thank You, It's An Afro (hardcover) - books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
BLACKSMITH FAMILY 32 K Cup Holders,K Cup Holder, K Cups Holder,K Cup Carousel, Coffee Pods Holder Storage Organizer Stand, No Assembly Required,Black (Capacity of 32 Pods, Black) • Amazon Business $23.83 1 $23.83
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults , Teens and Kids , Therapy Toys , Anxiety Relief , Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $23.70 1 $23.70
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids: Fun Activities to Manage Big Feelings and Make Friends (For Ages 5-10) • Amazon Business $8.02 1 $8.02

Materials cost

$799.70

Vendor shipping charges

$2.90

Sales tax

$73.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$917.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$161.96

Total project goal

$1,079.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,079.73

2 Donors

-$679.73

Donations toward project cost

-$577.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$101.96

match offer

-$400.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$340.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.00

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$0.00

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