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Ms. Moreira-Guana from Los Angeles, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Support a Safe/Calming Space for Students With Unique Needs

Help me give my students a sofa, bean bags, and a rug where students with disabilities, mental health challenges, and sensory needs can feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive.

  • 27 donors
  • $783 still needed

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  • 27 donors
  • $783 still needed
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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

Resource Lab is a vital safe space on our campus where students with disabilities—including ADHD, autism, mental health disorders, auditory processing challenges, and other health impairments—can come to feel understood, supported, and included. Many of these students struggle with social interactions, sensory overload, or emotional regulation, making it difficult to navigate a traditional school environment.

As a charter school in a low-income area, our students often face additional barriers beyond the classroom.

Many come from underserved communities where access to mental health resources, quiet spaces, and emotional support is limited. Our Resource Lab classroom is one of the few places where they can feel understood, supported, and safe.

To better meet their needs, we are seeking donations to furnish the Resource Lab with a classroom sofa, bean bags, and a soft rug. These items will help create a calm, welcoming atmosphere where students can take sensory breaks, de-escalate when overwhelmed, and find a moment of peace before returning to class.

This space is more than just a room—it’s a therapeutic environment that supports mental wellness, builds a sense of belonging, and helps students succeed academically and emotionally. Your support will directly impact their daily experience and overall well-being.

Thank you for helping us build a space where every student feels safe, valued, and empowered.

Ms. Moreira-Guana Alliance Burton Technology High School Grades 9-12

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. Moreira-Guana

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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

80 students impacted 27donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Cozy Work Space Bundle - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1,045.00 1 $1,045.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Comfy Rectangular Classroom Carpet - 6' x 9' - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $249.00 1 $249.00
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag Chair, Navy Smartmax, Durable Polyester Nylon Blend, 2 feet Round • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag Chair, Red Smartmax, Durable Polyester Nylon Blend, 2 feet Round • Amazon Business $38.98 1 $38.98
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag Chair, Sapphire Smartmax, Durable Polyester Nylon Blend, 2 feet Round • Amazon Business $37.73 1 $37.73

Materials cost

$1,412.70

Vendor shipping charges

 $64.70

Sales tax

 $129.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$21.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,657.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$292.56

Total project goal

$1,950.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,950.41

26 Donors

-$1,055.00

Donations toward project cost

-$950.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$104.50

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$63.24

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 $782.18

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