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Ms. Colleen from Pontiac, MI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help me give my students wall decorations for our room and various basic supplies.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Colleen's classroom raised $254

This project is fully funded

My Project

One of the best features about our room is the decor and the mood that it sets for my students. I have tried to make our room inviting and calming. The vinyl and contact paper will be used to decorate our door, so from the moment they walk in, my students are already engaged and feeling like they're somewhere they want to be.

If the room is inviting, it gives students a sense of belonging.

With these items, my students will also feel included and a sense of ownership by having their own headphone pockets, a broom to help keep our room tidy, and a place to store our recess equipment.

Ms. Colleen Whitman 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.

Pontiac, MI 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

26 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA 5 Compartment Open Bookshelf, Cube Storage Organizer, Closet Shelves, Wooden Bookshelf, White 5 Cube 596378 • Amazon Business $57.83 1 $57.83
SIQUK 24 Pieces Reusable Cotton Rounds Black Makeup Remover Pads Layers Washable Organic Bamboo Cleansing Cloth Pads with Laundry Bag for Eye Makeup Remove Face Wipe • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Cricut Premium Removable Vinyl (12 in × 15 ft), No-Residue Easy Removal up to 2 Years, Perfect for Indoor-Outdoor DIY Projects & Removable Decals, Compatible with Cricut Machines, Teal • Amazon Business $22.32 1 $22.32
24 Pockets Expanding File Folder/Accordian File Organizer with Expandable Cover/Portable A4 Letter Size File Box,High Capacity Plastic Colored Paper Document Receipt Organizer Filing Folder Organizer • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
KEETDY 28 Large Pockets Over The Door Shoe Organizer with 4 Hooks for Different Widths Doors, Hanging Shoe Rack Holder for Closet Men Sneakers, Women High Heels, Grey • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Mia Weaver Strong Mesh Pop-up Laundry Hamper, Quality Collapsible Laundry Basket with Durable Handles Solid Bottom High Carbon Steel Frame, Easy to Open and Fold Flat for Storage(Black) (Single Hamper, 2-Pack, Blue) • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Dustpan and Brush,Brush and Dustpan Set,Dust Pan with Brush ldeal for Cat Pets Home Kitchen Office Use-Dark Green • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
OFISSON - 4 Pieces Bedroom 3D Wall Stickers - Porthole Sea Life Art Sticker 3M for Kids (Girls and Boys) Playroom (12” Diameter Each) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Con-Tact Brand Creative Covering Self-Adhesive Vinyl Drawer and Shelf Liner, 18" x 20', Teal, 30 Sq Ft • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90

Materials cost

$182.88

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$215.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.05

Total project goal

$253.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$253.67

2 Donors

-$169.11

Donations toward project cost

-$143.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.37

match offer

-$84.56

Match offer toward project cost

-$71.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.68

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$0.00

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