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Ms. Housman from Oklahoma City, OK is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Athletes are Academic

Help me give my students access to the things they need to be successful at sports.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Housman's classroom raised $490

This project is fully funded

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

This year I will be coaching my middle schools girls basketball team.

Middle school is such a pivotal time for girls and being involved in athletics not only supports their confidence academically, but also their mental health in general.

Our team can use these supplies to feel their best, so they play their best. Items like hair ties for multiple hair textures are important to building community and respecting culture, especially in a diverse building like my school. I am so proud of the girls who are willing to try something new this year and want to support them every way we can.

Ms. Housman Roosevelt Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Oklahoma City, OK 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

150 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
MacGregor Multicolor Basketballs - Intermediate Size - Prism Pack • Teachers' School Supply $76.99 1 $76.99
Degree UltraClear Black+White Antiperspirant Deodorant Dry Spray Anti-White Marks and Yellow Stains Pure Clean Antiperspirant for Women 3.8 Ounce (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $67.48 1 $67.48
90 Piece Hair Styling Set: 30 Teasing Brushes, 30 Rat Tail Combs, 30 Edge Brushes for Women, Babies, and Kids - Pink • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Winterlace 24 Pairs Cotton Crew Socks, Mens Womens Bulk Casual Sports Sock • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
Champion Sports Intermediate Rubber Basketball Orange/Black Pack of 2 (CHSRBB4-2) • Staples $28.49 1 $28.49
Pumteck Electric Ball Pump, Smart Air Pump Portable Fast Ball Inflation with Precise Pressure Gauge and Digital LCD Display for Football Basketball Volleyball Football (2 Pin and 1 Spout) • Amazon Business $28.20 1 $28.20
Tide PODS Laundry Detergent Soap Pacs, HE Compatible, 112 ct, Powerful 3-in-1 Clean, Clean Breeze • Amazon Business $27.49 1 $27.49
Aussie Instant Freeze Sculpting Hair Gel, Maximum Hold, No Flaking, Long-Lasting, with Jojoba Oil, Sea Kelp, Australian Aloe, Frizz Control, Citrus Floral Scent, 7 Fl Oz Triple Pack • Amazon Business $13.86 1 $13.86
24 Pieces Thin Sports Elastic Headbands Black Skinny Athletic Exercise Hair Bands No Crease Soft Hair Bands Headbands Sweatband for Men Women Running Football, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Yoga, Sports • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
100PCS Black Hair Ties for Women, No Crease No Damage, Seamless Cotton Bands for Thick Thin Hair, Soft Ponytail Holders, Accessories for Girls • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
YXYL Hair Ties - 220 PCS Black Hair Ties, Premium Elastic Hair Bands for Women Men Ponytail Holders, Hair Elastics Tie for Medium Thick Curly Hair, 120PCS 4mm, 100PCS 3mm • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
SheaMoisture Styling Black Edge Control Gel For Curly Hair Jamaican Black Castor Oil and Flaxseed Paraben-Free Anti-Frizz Hair Gel 3.5 oz • Amazon Business $6.92 1 $6.92
Tide Pen Stain Remover for Clothes, Tide To Go Pen, Instant Stain Remover Pen & Spot Cleaner, Portable & Travel-Friendly, Works on Food & Drink Stains, Fits in Purses & Bags, 3 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
JIANYI 1200 Pack Mini Rubber Bands, Soft Elastic Bands Small Tiny Hair Ties for Toddlers, Kids, Audits, Ponytails, Braids, Wedding Hairstyle - Black • Amazon Business $4.59 1 $4.59

Materials cost

$344.66

Vendor shipping charges

$8.47

Sales tax

$28.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$416.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.48

Total project goal

$489.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$489.87

1 Donor

-$244.94

Donations toward project cost

-$208.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.74

match offer

-$244.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$208.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.74

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$0.00

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