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Mrs. Booher from Torrance, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rolling Out Relief with a Lost and Found Rack

Help me give my students organized space to help them find their critical lost and found items.

  • $706 goal

This project expired on May 1, 2025.

This project expired on May 1, 2025.

My Project

Many of the students at my school are from low-income households and often lack the resources to purchase multiple coats and lunch boxes. Frequently, they come to school and struggle to stay focused because they are cold, hungry or they have lost an important item. Students are often concerned and distracted from learning because of their lost items. They are worried about the homework in their missing backpack, what they will eat for lunch, how cold it will be to play at recess, or how angry mom or dad will be when they find out they lost one more thing. We need to serve our students' basic needs to ensure they are ready to learn.

The rolling clothes rack and benches will ensure that found items are organized, visible, and easily accessible making it simple for students to find their lost treasures.

Currently, if a student loses their coat, sweater, water bottle, or lunch pail, it is thrown into a large unorganized pile or box. There are so many items in the pile that it becomes overwhelming for students to find what they are looking for so they give up. Also, the items are left exposed to the weather and often they become soiled and wet and then are thrown out. The clothes racks that I am requesting will be placed strategically on campus for students to find; at the front gate and on the playground. They are large enough and have a shelf to hang and organize the students' belongings. We will assign our student Safety Committee members to manage the racks. The flower pots and bench will be used to make the area inviting and pleasant. Let’s roll out a more organized and efficient way to manage lost and found, ensuring a cleaner environment and happier students!

Mrs. Booher Meyler Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Torrance, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

300 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VIPEK V12 Medium Heavy Duty Rolling Garment Rack 3 Tiers Adjustable Clothes Rack with Double Rods & Hooks, Freestanding Wardrobe Closet Storage Rack Metal Clothing Rack for Hanging Clothes, Black • Amazon Business $105.99 3 $317.97
Sun-Ray Perched Birds Metal Park Patio Bench, Outdoor Bench in Red for Porch, Lawn, Garden, Deck • Amazon Business $137.27 1 $137.27
The HC Companies 12 Inch Eclipse Square Planter with Saucer – Indoor Outdoor Plant Pot for Flowers Vegetables Herbs, Red • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97

Materials cost

$515.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $47.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$600.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.90

Total project goal

$705.98

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