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Mrs. Johnson from Birmingham, AL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Behind Curtain Number One Is... a Classroom!

Help me give my students curtains to provide safety and security in the classroom.

  • $173 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

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 Project

Creating an optimal learning environment is essential for nurturing young minds and fostering a love for education. Among the various elements that contribute to a conducive classroom setting, curtains play a crucial role in transforming the space into a dynamic and engaging learning hub.

Curtains are a valuable addition to any classroom, and their benefits for students are numerous.

By reducing distractions, enhancing focus, and creating a calm and inviting atmosphere, curtains facilitate a positive and nurturing learning environment. They provide students with privacy, encourage collaboration, and contribute to better concentration.

Mrs. Johnson
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
BGment Blackout Curtains for Bedroom - Grommet Thermal Insulated Room Darkening Curtains for Living Room, Set of 2 Panels (42 x 63 Inch, Navy Blue) • Amazon Business $13.12 6 $78.72
Umbra 244925-410-REM Chroma Tension Rod – Adjustable Tension Curtain Rod for Curtains and Sheer Curtains, 54 to 90 Inches, Nickel • Amazon Business $27.74 1 $27.74

Materials cost

$106.46

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$8.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$146.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.90

Total project goal

$172.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$172.64

1 Donor

-$86.00

Donations toward project cost

-$86.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$71.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$60.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.18

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$0.00

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