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Mr. Abdussalaam from Ridgewood, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Retail Experience for Autistic Kids

Help me give my students job experience with these essential items for running a thrift shop. Your support empowers children to thrive in a supportive, practical learning environment. Thank you!

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Dear Supporters,

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support of our classroom dedicated to six incredible autistic students.

Your generosity has made a profound difference in their lives as they learn valuable skills in a thrift shop setting.

As we continue this journey, we find ourselves in need of specific items: ink, clothing racks, and size hooks. These resources are essential for creating a functional and engaging learning environment. The ink will allow us to print tags and labels, helping our students understand pricing and product organization. Clothing racks will enable them to practice sorting and displaying items, enhancing their organizational skills. Size hooks will teach them the importance of categorizing and arranging clothing, a key aspect of running a thrift shop.

Each of these components plays a vital role in providing a hands-on experience that not only teaches practical skills but also fosters independence and boosts confidence. Your past contributions have already laid a strong foundation, and we believe that with your continued support, we can create an even richer learning environment for our students.

Thank you for being an integral part of our mission. Your kindness not only empowers these young individuals but also inspires us all. Together, we’re not just teaching skills; we’re building futures. If you have any questions or want to learn more about our program, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We appreciate you and look forward to what we can achieve together!

Warm regards,

Mr. Abdussalaam

Mr. Abdussalaam The Riverview School 277Q@485 Grover Cleveland Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Ridgewood, 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

6 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Honey-Can-Do Adjustable Height Rolling Metal Clothes Rack GAR-01122 Chrome 30 lbs • Amazon Business $25.39 5 $126.95
Relcolor Remanufactured Ink Cartridge Replacement for HP Ink 67 67XL XL HP67 Black Color Combo for 2700 2700e 2752 2752e 2742 2755 4100 4100e 4152 4155e 6000 6055 6400 6458 6458e 6455e Printer，2 Pack • Amazon Business $27.99 3 $83.97
32 Closet Dividers for Hanging Clothes- White Closet Divider Set of 32 | Clothing Rack Dividers, Clothes Dividers for Closets, Closet Labels, Dividers Closet Clothes Dividers (32 WITH SIZES) • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97

Materials cost

$234.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$268.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.37

Total project goal

$315.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $315.78

1 Donor

-$315.78

Donations toward project cost

-$268.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.37

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 $0.00

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