This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My school is a public school serving the West side of Chicago. My students are predominantly African American and are driven to succeed and become college graduates. A mission of urban education is to empower youth to thrive in college and careers by giving them access to quality resources and an innovative teaching staff.
This is also an important year for my junior students and they are constantly reminded that the SAT test is approaching quickly.
There is very little time for my students to waste because they are working hard to improve their GPAs and SAT scores. Our students are hardworking and motivated to grow each day!
My Project
Students at my school have very few common spaces and with a need for a community collaboration room, this project is vital. Our students and staff deserve a room where there's a place to sit and sip (tea, hot chocolate, coffee for staff, etc). I think this project of 2 couches, 2 pillows, a Keurig coffee maker and labels to keep everything organized is very necessary.
At our school, the community is entrusting the school staff to build relationships with students that create positive outcomes and we need a space to do this.
This collaborative space will not only be comfy, but will look nice and create more productivity for staff and students.
More than three‑quarters 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
Serta Rane Collection Convertible Sofa, Navy Blue
• Amazon Business
$135.00
2
$270.00
Keurig K-Elite Coffee Maker, Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Brewer, With Iced Coffee Capability, Brushed Silver
• Amazon Business
$139.99
1
$139.99
HOLLHOFF Yellow Velvet Throw Pillow Cover Decorative Striped Velvet Soft Throw Pillow Case for Couch Living Room Sofa Farmhouse Home Decor Set of 2, 18 x 18 Inch (45cm)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
2
$25.98
Avery 6113 All-Purpose Labels, 1 x 2.75 Inches, White, Pack of 128
• Amazon Business
$3.95
3
$11.85
Materials cost
$447.82
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.72
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$484.54
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$85.51
Total project goal
$570.05
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$570.05
8 Donors
-$380.02
Donations toward project cost
-$323.04
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$56.98
match offer
-$190.03
Match offer toward project cost
-$161.53
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Showalter-Swanson and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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