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Mrs. Kaloz from Harrisburg, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Buddy Bench for Recess Time

Help me give my students buddy benches for recess! The buddy bench is a simple idea to eliminate loneliness and foster friendship on the playground. Let's spread the message of inclusion and kindness!

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My Students

My students are all inner city youth with the elementary sitting in the middle of subsidized housing. All of the students qualify for both free breakfast and lunch. Many stay at school for free dinner and the after school programming.

Most of my students love coming to school because they feel loved, safe and comfortable at school.

For some, school is the only place they feel safe and loved. Too many of the students have endured extreme trauma: physical, emotional, sexual abuse, extreme poverty or have witnessed domestic violence at a very young age.

My Project

Urban students already have enough challenges and obstacles to power through. Why should recess time be one of those times? This project and lessons will help make recess another safe place for my students.

The buddy bench is a simple idea to eliminate loneliness and foster friendship on the playground.

WHAT IS A BUDDY BENCH USED FOR?

* A place for kids to go to if they are being bullied and need help

* A place for kids to be a buddy by spreading kindness and building friendships

* A tool to spread awareness and help prevent bullying

* Buddy Bench IS a tool to help initiate anti-bullying efforts.

* PROVIDES a safe place for kids to eliminate loneliness and foster friendships

INCREASES awareness, involvement, and positive culture environment throughout the school and community

EMPOWERS young people to make socially responsible decisions and create change

​Let's spread the message of inclusion and kindness!

Mrs. Kaloz Downey School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Kaloz

Harrisburg, PA 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

435 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Premiere Products 5RCATA Tan Convert A Bench, Approximate Size: Table 27" H x 14" D 31" H x 58" L Seat 17" H x 14" D Weighs 38 lbs • Amazon Business $106.97 3 $320.91
The Buddy Bench • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79

Materials cost

$334.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$369.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.24

Total project goal

$434.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $434.96

5 Donors

-$278.21

Donations toward project cost

-$251.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.73

match offer

-$139.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$118.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.87

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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 $0.00

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