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Ms. DelDotto from Chicago, IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organize and Shine: a Filing Cabinet for Classroom Success!

Help me give my students a more organized and efficient learning environment with a 3-drawer filing cabinet, where we can store important materials and keep our classroom running smoothly.

  • $196 goal

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Ms. DelDotto has another project! Donate to Sharpening Success: Pencils for Every Student to help her classroom.

$191 - complete this project and be a hero

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 truly admire my students’ enthusiasm and dedication to learning. They are a vibrant and diverse group, each bringing their unique perspectives and strengths to the classroom. This filing cabinet will be a game-changer for us in creating a more organized and efficient learning space.

Currently, our classroom materials are scattered and difficult to manage, which sometimes disrupts our learning flow.

By providing a 3-drawer filing cabinet, we’ll have a dedicated space to neatly organize important documents, lesson plans, and student work. This will help streamline our daily activities and ensure that resources are easily accessible, allowing us to focus more on engaging lessons and less on searching for materials.

Our goal for this project is to create a more structured environment where students can thrive academically. An organized classroom promotes better focus and efficiency, which directly impacts their learning experience and overall success.

What makes my students special is their boundless curiosity and willingness to embrace challenges. They approach each day with enthusiasm and a genuine desire to learn. By equipping our classroom with this filing cabinet, we’re investing in their ability to learn more effectively and make the most out of every educational opportunity. Thank you for helping us create a more organized and inspiring learning space for these incredible students!

Ms. DelDotto Jordan Community School Grades 6-8

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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Chicago, IL View local requests

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

120 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yukimo Vertical File Cabinet with Drawers, 3 Drawer File Cabinet for Home Office, Locking File Cabinet Hanging Files for A4/ Legal/Letter, Black • Amazon Business $133.99 1 $133.99

Materials cost

$133.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$166.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.29

Total project goal

$195.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $195.29

2 Donors

-$95.00

Donations toward project cost

-$87.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$92.35

Match offers toward project cost

-$78.50

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.94

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 $0.00

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