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Ms. Garcia from Los Angeles, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Space for Students with Special Needs

Help me give my students access to comfortable seats for our calming corner.

  • $765 goal

This project expired on May 24, 2025.

This project expired on May 24, 2025.

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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

I work with an amazing group of high school students with special needs. They love to learn and work so hard every day. They bring so much joy to my life, that I want to do the same for them.

I want to create a calming space for them so that they have a safe space to go to when they need a break, when they want or need to relax, or want to feel more calm.

Calming spaces are essential to student success and overall wellness. They should be welcoming and bring joy students. These couch-like seats will give them a sense of being at home or at the library. They will enjoy these comfortable seats whenever they need them. They are perfect for my growing students. They will be so happy to be able to sit with their friends during brain breaks.

Ms. Garcia Angelou Community High School Grades 9-12

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.

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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

20 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
SUYOLS Folding Sofa Bed Queen Size with Pillows - Convertible Chair Floor Couch & Sleeping Mattress - Foldable Memory Foam Sleeper for Living Room/Dorm/Guest Room/Home Office, Dark Grey • Amazon Business $279.99 2 $559.98

Materials cost

$559.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $51.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$649.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.64

Total project goal

$764.26

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