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Ms. Stanga from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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HGTV Has Nothing on This Room Makeover!

Help me give my students items that will help them relax, feel safe, and comfortable in a space of their own. Students often come to school with trauma and unresolved issues. These items will help students cope.

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My Students

My students are fighters. They put extra effort in their academics and personal lives until they persevere. Everywhere they go they bring energy and life into a room. If you walked into our school building you would hear them and see them. They may be loud, but they are confident and proud. Their smiles brighten my day, for they are beautiful inside and out. Not only have they made me want to be a better teacher, but a better human being. My students love hands on activities and volunteering to make the school a better place. They deserve the world.

My Project

Students in the Pittsburgh area come to school daily with trauma, mental health issues, anxiety and stress. In the Chill Zone, students will find a quiet space with comfortable places to sit and calming decor. This room is meant to help reduce stress levels, relax students, and it is a safe place for students to talk their emotions away. We have seen an increase in violence in our neighborhoods and school. The chill room, equipped with comfortable furniture, coloring books, an essential oil diffuser, and other de-stressing items, is a place for students to re-center themselves when everything becomes overbearing in the middle of a school day.

Ms. Stanga Barack Obama Academy International Studies Grades 6-8

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

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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Pittsburgh, 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shintenchi Convertible Sectional Sofa Couch, Modern Linen Fabric L-Shaped Couch 3-Seat Sofa Sectional with Reversible Chaise for Small Living Room, Apartment and Small Space (Dark Grey) • Amazon Business $389.99 1 $389.99
nuLOOM Reva Abstract Area Rug, 10' x 14', Multi • Amazon Business $276.27 1 $276.27
Amazon Basics Lift-Top Storage Coffee Table, Black • Amazon Business $153.00 1 $153.00
Sunnyglade 12PCS 20x20inch Artificial Boxwood Panels Topiary Hedge Plant, Privacy Hedge Screen UV Protected for Outdoor Indoor Garden Fence Backyard • Amazon Business $136.97 1 $136.97
Factory Direct Partners - 10488-BL -10488 Soft Floor Rocker - Cushioned Ground Chair for Kids Teens and Adults - Great for Reading, Gaming, Meditating, TV - Blue • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
YUCAN Hammock Chair Stand with Hanging Swing Chair Included,Weather Resistant and Saving Space Stand Max 450 Lbs, Quality Cotton Weave Wrap Whole Body,Suitable for Indoor, Outdoor,Patio，Yard • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
(50 Pcs) Fidget Poppers Popit Toy Pack Push Pop Bubble Popping Set It Mini Poppet Figit Package Figetget Spinners, Infinity Rubiks Cube Stress Relief Balls w Sensory Toys for Autistic ADHD Kids Girls • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Mubarek Galaxy Projector, Skylight Ocean Wave Galaxy Light for Adults Kids Bedroom, Star Projector Night Light with White Noise, Timer, Bluetooth Speaker, Cool Light Sensory Aesthetic Room Decor Lamp • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Big Joe Bean Refill 100L 2 Pack • Amazon Business $29.54 1 $29.54
Olekki Neon Sign Pink “Good Vibes” Led Signs - Neon Lights for Bedroom, Neon Wall Signs, Game Room Decor, Party, Bar Neon Decor (16.1 x 8.3 inch) • Amazon Business $23.61 1 $23.61
DAYBETTER Led Strip Lights 50ft Smart Light Strips with App Control Remote, 5050 RGB Led Lights for Bedroom, Music Sync Color Changing Lights for Room Party • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Kids Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Must Haves (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Greentime Set of 6 Succulents Plants Artificial in Mini White Ceramic Pots,Small Fake Succulents Plants,Faux Indoor Succulent Plants for Windowsills,Bedroom,Desk,Bathroom,Office,Home Decoration • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
Simpkeely Colorful Chakra Tapestry, Yoga Meditation Studio Room Decorations, Meditating Peace Wall Art Hanging Tapestries, Indian Psychedelic Art Mural for Bedroom Living Room Home Décor - 59" x 51" • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
HOME LIGHTING Window Curtain String Lights, 300 LED 8 Lighting Modes Fairy Copper Light with Remote, USB Powered Waterproof for Christmas Bedroom Party Wedding Home Garden Wall Decorations, Cool White • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$1,387.95

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,438.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$253.90

Total project goal

$1,692.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,692.67

7 Donors

-$1,658.85

Donations toward project cost

-$1,417.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$241.33

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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