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Ms. Minnie from Youngstown, OH is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bad Hair Day

Help me give my students hair brushes, mirrors and toothpaste to stock our care closet.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Minnie's classroom raised $174

This project is fully funded

My Project

When you think about students who have a strong desire to be the best, think about my students. School-aged children are constantly growing and changing, both mentally and physically. It is important to understand developmental milestones to address the changing needs of my students.

Many of my students struggle with poverty, homelessness, transportation, and language barriers but in spite of all of this, they show up to school.

Healthy kids also move a lot, but movement can make keeping good hygiene more challenging. Good hygiene can help a student focus on completing their school work. Poor hygiene may affect a child’s physical and mental health. A student may get sick more often causing them to miss school and fall behind in class. If a student has poor hygiene, he/she can become self-conscious or may be bullied.

Our school administrators and teachers work very hard to try to make sure our students receive everything they need. Additionally, having items like toothpaste and hair brushes available for them as a safety net will really improve their confidence at school and meet their basic need. We have all had that day where we are running late and forgot to brush our hair. By having them available for them at school, will allow me to make that students day better than how it may have started.

Ms. Minnie Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown Grades PreK-2

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

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

50 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jetec Compact Mirrors Bulk Gifts Mini Vintage Travel Round Folding Mirrors Small Portable Pocket for Women Gifts Party Favors(Classic Colors,18 Pieces) • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Crest Kids Cavity Protection Toothpaste, Sparkle Fun, Travel Size 0.85 oz (24g) - Pack of 36 • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
56 Pcs Mini Wet Hair Brush Hair Combs Set 28 Small Pocket Travel Detangler Brush 28 Colorful Combs Toddler Mini Detangling Brushes Soft Bristles for Women Baby Girls Kids(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Fiskars 6" Left-Handed Big Kids Scissors for Ages 8-11, Scissors for School or Crafting, Back to School Supplies, Ombre Blue-Turquoise • Amazon Business $3.99 4 $15.96
2 Pack Time Out Chairs Sticker Child Toddler Early Education Sticker by Times Overtime Chair Decoration Wall Stickers Vinyl for Boy Girl Nursery Home Decoration • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$115.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$147.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.05

Total project goal

$173.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $173.68

2 Donors

-$80.33

Donations toward project cost

-$73.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.52

match offer

-$86.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$73.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.03

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.51

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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