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Ms. Fensore from New Haven, CT is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Little Comfort and Supplies For The Girls

Help me give my students basic feminine hygiene supplies during that time of the month!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Fensore's classroom raised $495

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach a diverse group of high school students, each of whom comes with his/her unique learning needs. Despite our differences, we are working together towards a common goal: to become lifelong learners, thinkers, and readers.

I am a reading teacher at a Title I school in Connecticut, where 100% of my students are reading three or more levels below their grade level.

While these students face many challenges in their life, and many have experienced trauma, they work hard to become better versions of themselves. Many of them have the goal to be college and career ready but become easily discouraged. They realize they need to be literate individuals in order to achieve this, but it can be overwhelming at times. We are striving to work together to foster a positive learning environment that builds positive relationships, encourages improved student attendance, and a higher level of engagement.

My Project

My students come from poor socio-economic circumstances. The greater majority are reading 3 or more grade levels below. Many lack the basic human necessities: food, shelter, heat. Please help me provide a little extra nurturing and comfort for my female students during their menstrual cycles.

Sometimes, a snack, a hygiene product, or a little TLC go a long way in showing these students that people do care about them.

Having things on hand-cut down on time out of class, and show that these students DO matter to many people. A little bit of kindness truly goes a long way!

Ms. Fensore James Hillhouse High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
La Vie Organic Cotton Top Sheet* Feminine Pads with Wings, Heavy Absorbency, Long, 60 Count (3 Bags of 20) • Amazon Business $19.16 5 $95.80
La Vie Organic Cotton Top Sheet* Feminine or Postpartum Pads with Wings, Overnight, Long, 48 Count (3 Bags of 16) • Amazon Business $19.16 4 $76.64
La Vie Organic Cotton Top Sheet* Feminine Pads with Wings, Ultra Thin, Regular, 64 Count (2 Bags of 32) • Amazon Business $19.16 3 $57.48
La Vie Organic Cotton Top Sheet* Feminine or Postpartum Pads with Wings, Overnight, Long, 48 Count (3 Bags of 16) • Amazon Business $19.16 2 $38.32
WBM LLC Advanced Hand Sanitizer with Lavender Scent & Vitamin E-Moisturizing Formula, (Pack of 2), 10.6 fl Oz Each|, 2 Piece • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Gatorade Classic Thirst Quencher, Variety Pack, 12 Ounce Bottles (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $11.13 2 $22.26
Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Skin Therapy Lotion with Aloe, Family Size, 20 Ounces • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94
Midol Complete Menstrual Period Symptoms Relief Caplets, 120 Count • Amazon Business $19.07 1 $19.07
Ghirardelli Assorted Squares XL Bag, 15.77 Ounce • Amazon Business $10.29 1 $10.29
Amazon Basic Care Ibuprofen Tablets 500 Count • Amazon Business $8.65 1 $8.65

Materials cost

$384.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$420.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.15

Total project goal

$494.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $494.36

3 Donors

-$95.41

Donations toward project cost

-$84.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

match offer

-$395.35

Match offer toward project cost

-$336.05

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.60

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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