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Mrs. Polz from Jamaica, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Open the Door to Reading: Little Library, Big Love

Help me give my students an opportunity to help their school community by building and installing a lending library in our neighborhood park!

  • 10 donors
  • $873 goal

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My Project

Our students are learning that even smalls acts of kindness can have a big impact- and now, they want to give back in a meaningful way. As a Title 1 school, many of our families face challenges accessing books at home. To help bridge that gap and support our community, our class is creating a Little Lending Library- a small, free book exchange open to everyone in the neighborhood.

This project began as part of a lesson on problems faced within our community and how we can make a difference.

Our students discussed ways to make a difference and were inspired by the idea of sharing books with others. They're excited to design, decorate and stock the library themselves, putting their learning into action, while promoting literacy and kindness.

With your support, we can provide materials to build and weatherproof the library, as well as a starter collection of books for all ages. This project will not only encourage reading but will also show our kids that they have the power to make the world a better place- one book at a time.

Mrs. Polz PS 52 Queens Grades PreK-2

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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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More than three‑quarters 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

100 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Double Door SHed Unfinished Little Free Library • Little Free Lending Library $399.95 1 $399.95
Composite Screw In Library Post and Topper Black Easy Care! Regular price • Little Free Lending Library $179.95 1 $179.95

Materials cost

$579.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $123.16

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$741.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.90

Total project goal

$872.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $872.66

9 Donors

-$458.48

Donations toward project cost

-$409.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.35

match offer

-$391.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$332.63

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.85

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 $0.00

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