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Ms. Cooke from Houston, TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Drawing Inspiration

Help me give my students the tools and supplies necessary to de-stress and be successful in the classroom.

  • $546 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

In the last six weeks my office has become the morning meeting place for students. I have over 100 students that come in and out the door to get books, read, color, get snacks, read in a bean bag chair and just visit with their friends.

I've dedicated my time for the last two years to filling my students' toolboxes with the tools they need to build healthy relationships, start each day on a positive note and have a sense of security that someone cares for them.

I have students that are economically disadvantaged, have parents who are incarcerated, have experienced physical abuse, and/or have witnessed very "adult" things. If I can provide one place where none of that exists and help them be successful in the classroom...then I'm doing my job.

Ms. Cooke Lewis Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Houston, TX 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

750 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
YITAHOME Heavy Duty Picnic Table, Weather Resistant Outdoor Picnic Table w/Resin Tabletop & Stable Steel Frame for Yard Patio Lawn Party, White • Amazon Business $135.99 2 $271.98
Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer Pack of 10 Hourglass Liquid Bubbler Sensory Toys ADHD Fidget Toy Anxiety Autism Toys Calm Relaxing Desk Toys • Amazon Business $39.38 1 $39.38
120 Colors Numbered Dual Tip Brush Pens with Free App, Fine and Brush Tips Colored Pens for Adults and Kids, Coloring Markers for Coloring Book Bullet Journaling Note Taking Planner Hand Lettering • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Art Supplies, 186-Pack Deluxe Art Set Box with 2 A4 Drawing Pads, 1 Coloring Book, Acrylic Paints, Crayons, Pencils, Oil Pastels, Arts and Crafts Painting Kits for Adults Artist Teens Kids Girls Boys • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
LAPGEAR Compact Lap Desk - Rose Quartz - Fits up to 15 Inch Laptops - Style No. 43104 • Amazon Business $8.69 4 $34.76
Inspirational Coloring Book for Adults: 50 Motivational Quotes & Patterns to Color - A Variety of Relaxing Positive Affirmations for Adults & Teens • Amazon Business $6.77 1 $6.77

Materials cost

$426.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$463.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.75

Total project goal

$545.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $545.02

1 Donor

-$150.00

Donations toward project cost

-$127.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$395.02

Match offers toward project cost

-$335.77

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.25

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 $0.00

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