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Ms. Scott from BLACK JACK, MO is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Black Is Beautiful!

Help me give my students personal care products for hygiene and taking care of their hair correctly.

  • $222 goal

This project expired on June 3, 2025.

This project expired on June 3, 2025.

My Project

I am requesting spray deodorant for my scholars. In 4th grade, children are maturing and are starting to have the struggle to stay fresh. Having spray deodorant available will allow them to care for those needs throughout the day. I am also requesting haircare products for black hair. All of my students are African-American. As a white woman, I know my hair care products and brushes do not work with black hair, so I want to have the correct products available. I had another teacher help me choose the right ones. I also think it is essential to have bandages that match their skin tone instead of just the bright peach color Band-Aids.

Looking and smelling good makes for a more confident learner.

With these products, our 4th-grade scholars can feel confident in their appearance at school and then be able to do their best learning.

Ms. Scott Jamestown Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

BLACK JACK, MO 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

60 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dove 0 percent Deodorant Spray For 48 Hour Protection Coconut and Pink Jasmine Aluminum Free Deodorant 4 oz 3 Count, White, 4 Ounce (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $29.97 1 $29.97
Dove Deodorant (Pack of 6) 5.07 Oz • Amazon Business $24.45 1 $24.45
Old Spice Men's Antiperspirant & Deodorant Invisible Dry Spray Stronger Swagger, 24/7 Odor Protection, 4.30oz (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $20.43 1 $20.43
Browndages: Assorted SKIN TONE Bandages (20 count, latex free adhesive wound care) - featured resources for Black History Month 2025 • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $4.00 5 $20.00
BLACK EGG Boar Bristle Hair Brush for Women Men Kid, Soft Natural Bristles Brush for Thin and Fine Hair, Restore Shine and Texture, Set includes Bamboo comb and 3 hair ties • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Anezus 250 Pcs Black Elastics Small Hair Ties Elastics Small Hair Rubber Bands Accessories Ponytail Holders for Women Girls Baby Toddlers Men with Thick Straight Curly Hair, 3 mm • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
African Pride Black Castor Miracle Extra Hold Braid, Loc, Twist Gel - Tames Frizz & Controls Edges, No Parabens, No Sulfates, No Mineral Oil, No Petrolatum, Contains Black Castor & Coconut Oil, 12 oz • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Remerry 12 Pieces Hair Brush Set, Includes 3 Row Salon Teasing Brushes, Double Sided Hair Edge Brush, Rat Tail Combs, Duckbill Clips for Women Girls (Pink, Purple) • 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 $6.99 1 $6.99
SYGY Hair Tie, 100PCS Hair Ties for Thick Thin Hair, Seamless Cotton Hair Bands, No Damage for Women, Soft Hair Accessories Ponytail Holders, Brown Color • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
JIANYI 1200 Pack Mini Rubber Bands, Soft Elastic Bands Small Tiny Hair Ties for Toddlers, Kids, Audits, Ponytails, Braids, Wedding Hairstyle - Black • Amazon Business $4.29 1 $4.29

Materials cost

$156.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$188.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.25

Total project goal

$221.66

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