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Mr. Baker from Miami, FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Invest in Learning: Study Hall Comfort and Cleanliness

Help me give my students more flexible seating options while in study hall!

  • $444 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

I am writing to request your support for our study hall class at our high school. Our students deserve a comfortable and conducive learning environment, and I believe that providing four office chairs and a vacuum cleaner can greatly enhance their experience.

The four office chairs will make a significant difference in our study hall.

Currently, our students sit on mismatched and uncomfortable chairs, which can be uncomfortable during their study sessions. By providing these chairs, we can create a more ergonomic and focused atmosphere, allowing students to concentrate better on their studies and improve their overall academic performance.

Additionally, a vacuum cleaner is an essential item for maintaining a clean and hygienic learning space. With a vacuum cleaner, we can ensure that our study hall remains a tidy and inviting space for our students, contributing to their overall well-being and concentration.

Mr. Baker Miami Southridge Senior High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Miami, FL View local requests

More than half of 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

250 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Office Chair Ergonomic Desk Chair Mesh Computer Chair with Lumbar Support Armrest Mid Back Rolling Swivel Adjustable Task Chair for Women Adults, Black • Amazon Business $42.98 4 $171.92
BISSELL 2998 MultiClean Allergen Lift-Off Pet Vacuum with HEPA Filter Sealed System, Lift-Off Portable Pod, LED Headlights, Specialized Pet Tools, Easy Empty,Blue/ Black • Amazon Business $169.89 1 $169.89

Materials cost

$341.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$376.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.52

Total project goal

$443.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$443.46

2 Donors

-$332.59

Donations toward project cost

-$282.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.89

match offer

-$110.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$94.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.63

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$0.00

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