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Mrs. Gutierrez from Albuquerque, NM is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Zen Den

Help me give my students a comfortable sofa where they can relax as they process their emotions or choose their classes for next year.

  • $639 goal

This project expired on September 28, 2025.

This project expired on September 28, 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

As a high school counselor, I have the privilege of supporting students through some of the most formative and challenging years of their lives. Every day, I see firsthand how academic stress, social pressures, and personal struggles can impact a student's ability to thrive. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where students feel heard, valued, and empowered. With your help, I can provide resources-whether it's mental health tools, college and career readiness materials, or a calming corner in the counseling office that make a real difference in their daily lives.

Your generosity with the donation of a sofa and snacks helps ensure that every student has the support they need to reach their full potential.

Mrs. Gutierrez Valley High School Grades 9-12

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.

Albuquerque, NM 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

Never Before Funded 450 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Opoiar Modern Convertible Sofa,Futon Sofa Bed,Faux Leather Futon,Futon Bed,Loveseat Sofa,Futon Couch,Memory Foam Sleeper Sofa,Quick Adjustable Backrests for Compact Living Spaces,Office,Studio,Brown • Amazon Business $224.08 1 $224.08
Healthy Snacks, Care Package 67 Count Premium Healthy Mixed Snack Box & Snacks Gift Variety Pack – Great for Home, Lunches, Work, Grab and Go, Office, Meetings, – Breakfast Bars, Bulk Granola Bars, Snacks • Amazon Business $43.50 2 $87.00
The Snack Bar - Snack Care Package (40 count) - Variety Assortment with American Candy, Fruit Snacks, Gift Snack Box for Lunches, Office, College Students, Road Trips, Holiday Gifts • Amazon Business $26.89 2 $53.78
Thgonwid Unstuffed Handmade Moroccan Round Pouf Foot Stool Ottoman Seat Faux Leather Large Storage Bean Bag Floor Chair Foot Rest for Living Room, Bedroom or Wedding Gifts (Light Brown) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Swiffer PowerMop Multi-Surface Mop Kit for Floor Cleaning, Includes PowerMop, 2 Mopping Pad Refills, 1 Cleaning Solution with Fresh Scent and 2 Batteries • Amazon Business $24.94 1 $24.94
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Disinfects/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.72 2 $21.44
Lysol Air Sanitizer Spray, For Air Sanitization and Odor Elimination, Cotton Blossom Scent, 10 Fl. Oz (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $18.87 1 $18.87
Swiffer PowerMop Wet Mop Pad, 8/Pack (08189) • Quill.com $16.19 1 $16.19
Swiffer PowerMop 5.3" Mopping Pad and Floor Cleaning Solution Kit, White/Purple (09117) • Quill.com $15.69 1 $15.69
Monitor Wipes, Pre-Moistened Computer Screen Wipes for Electronics, Computer Monitor Cleaning Wipes for Eyeglasses, Tablets, Camera Lenses, Laptop, Screen Cleaner Wipes for Phones, TV, LCD • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$504.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$542.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.74

Total project goal

$638.28

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