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Mr. Ray from Baltimore, MD is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Cozy Library, One Seat at a Time

Help me give my students Ottomans for sitting doing class in comfort and ready to explore

  • 4 donors
  • $673 goal

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My Project

What I love most about my students is their enthusiasm, creativity, and love for learning. No matter what challenges they face, they come into the library ready to explore, read, and grow. Our library is a special place for them—a space where they can imagine, discover, and take a break from the busy school day.

Right now, we’re working to rebuild and refresh our library space, but many of our chairs are broken or on the verge of falling apart.

These ottomans will help us create a more welcoming, flexible, and safe environment where students can comfortably read, collaborate, and learn. With new seating, our students will feel valued and supported—and that makes all the difference in how they learn and engage.

Mr. Ray Johnston Square Elementary School 16 Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Baltimore, MD 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

80 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
15" Round Accent Ottomans - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $251.96 2 $503.92

Materials cost

$503.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$571.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.89

Total project goal

$672.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $672.61

3 Donors

-$507.61

Donations toward project cost

-$431.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.14

match offer

-$165.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$140.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.75

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