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Ms. Mathews from Queens Village, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lettuce Grow

Help me give my students an opportunity to establish an outdoor garden with these planters.

  • $680 goal

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My Project

We are excited to share our vision for creating an outdoor garden that will provide a nurturing and educational environment for our children to learn and grow. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and enriching educational experience for our students. We believe that a garden can be a transformative space for them, offering unique opportunities for sensory exploration, hands-on learning, and personal development. With your support, we aim to create a beautiful outdoor garden with these planters that will not only benefit our current students but also inspire generations to come.

Ms. Mathews P177Q at Martin Van Buren Grades 9-12

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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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Queens Village, NY 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

109 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MIXC Wooden Raised Garden Bed with Legs, 48”L X 24”W, Elevated Reinforced Large Planter Box for Vegetable Flower Herb Outdoors - Beam and Column Structure - Unmatched Strength Outlast • Amazon Business $89.88 6 $539.28

Materials cost

$539.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$577.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.89

Total project goal

$679.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $679.26

9 Donors

-$339.63

Donations toward project cost

-$288.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.94

match offer

-$339.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$288.68

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.94

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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