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Read in Comfort

Help me give my students a comfy area to read, create, and learn.

  • $234 goal

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Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Ms. Rivera Big Apple Award Recipient 2023 for her next project!

Help Ms. Rivera Big Apple Award Recipient 2023

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Ms. Rivera Big Apple Award Recipient 2023 for her next project!

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

A couch to our class library is more than just a piece of furniture; it is a symbol of my commitment to creating a nurturing and empowering learning space. I hope to enhance comfort, collaboration, and creativity while embracing the uniqueness of each of my student.

A comfortable reading nook on a couch can ignite a love for reading among students.

Reading is a fundamental skill that fosters knowledge acquisition and critical thinking, and having a cozy spot to read can make it more appealing.

My students exhibit a remarkable level of enthusiasm and curiosity. They are eager to learn, ask insightful questions, and are not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom. This thirst for knowledge makes teaching them an absolute delight and reinforces my commitment to providing them with the best possible learning environment.

Ms. Rivera Big Apple Award Recipient 2023 PS/IS 384 Frances E Carter 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.

More about Ms. Rivera Big Apple Award Recipient 2023

Brooklyn, NY 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

60 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
YUNLife&Home Loveseat Sofa,Modern Decor Accent Futon Love Seat Bed for Living Room Bedroom Napping,Tufted Upholstered Small Recliner Couch Furniture,Solid and Easy to Install, Purple 2 Seaters 66.1"w • Amazon Business $165.82 1 $165.82

Materials cost

$165.82

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$198.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.00

Total project goal

$233.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$233.31

1 Donor

-$104.38

Donations toward project cost

-$99.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.22

match offer

-$116.65

Match offer toward project cost

-$99.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.28

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$0.00

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