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Mrs. Gayzel Collins from Marathon, FL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Organized

Help me give my students storage containers to keep their materials within reach, and organized.

  • 3 donors
  • $269 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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

Hello, I'm Mrs. Collins, a first-grade teacher. In my classroom, I am fortunate to have eager learners who flourish in an environment that is both organized and well-structured.

We are currently in need of essential storage solutions to maintain the organization and accessibility of our learning materials.

With adequate storage, we aim to enhance the efficiency and appeal of our learning space for our students.

Proper storage will reduce time spent searching for materials and allow more focus on learning, particularly beneficial for many students who are learning English as a second language. Well-organized supplies foster responsibility and independence, crucial as they navigate English communication challenges. A clutter-free environment will minimize distractions and promote a positive, productive atmosphere.

Thank you for considering our initiative. Your support will enable us to establish a more structured and effective learning environment. With your generosity, my students will have the resources they need to excel and grow. Any contribution, no matter the size, will greatly aid us in achieving a more organized and efficient classroom. Thank you for your kindness and support!

Mrs. Gayzel Collins
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA Plastic 3 Drawer Slim Narrow Storage Drawer Cart with 4 Caster Wheels for Home, Closet, Bedroom, Bathroom, Office, Laundry, Kitchen, Craft Room, Nursery and Dorm, Black, Set of 2 • Amazon Business $46.14 3 $138.42
Iris 4-Drawer Desktop Unit, Black/Clear, 2/Pack (586014) • Quill.com $18.89 3 $56.67

Materials cost

$195.09

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$228.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.24

Total project goal

$268.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$268.26

2 Donors

-$187.16

Donations toward project cost

-$159.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.07

match offer

-$81.09

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.16

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$0.00

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