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Mrs. Ruffner from Capitol Hgts., MD is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clean and Comfortable Classroom

Help me give my students cleaning supplies for a safe, enjoyable, and germ free classroom environment.

  • $763 goal

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Mrs. Ruffner has another project! Donate to A Few Necessities to help her classroom.

$236 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

My scholars are kind, smart, and eager to learn! They love to read, write, build, pretend, and engage in our hands-on learning activities. Unfortunately, icky germs sometimes get in the way of that. Sometimes students unknowingly come to school sick. Most of the students I serve are kindergarteners who are still learning to not touch their noses, to keep things out of their mouths, and to wash their hands regularly. When illnesses spread, it has a negative impact on our attendance as a whole. As a result, students miss out on important learning opportunities for days at a time.

My scholars deserve to work in a classroom that is regularly cleaned, sanitary, and free of infectious germs.

Please help provide us with a wipes and spray, a vacuum and Swiffer, peppermint oil (to keep germy rodents out), and hand sanitizer so that we may keep a safe and healthy learning environment.

Mrs. Ruffner Carmody Hills Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Capitol Hgts., MD 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

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BLACK+DECKER dustbuster Handheld Vacuum, Cordless 10.8V, with Rotating and Extendable Nozzle (HHVI320JR02) • Amazon Business $55.99 2 $111.98
Amazon Basics Multi-Layer Dry Floor Mop Pads, 36 Count, Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $11.71 5 $58.55
Candle Warmer Lamp, Electric Candle Lamp Warmer with Dimmer, Bedroom Home Decor Marble Base Dimmable Vintage Wax Melt Warmer for Scented Wax with 2 * 50W Bulbs, Aromatherapy Gifts Spa Office (White) • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
Dirt Devil Vibe 3-in-1 Vacuum Cleaner, Lightweight Corded Bagless Stick Vac with Handheld, SD20020, Red • Amazon Business $44.90 1 $44.90
Swiffer Sweeper Wet Mopping Pad Refills for Floor Mop with Febreze Lavender Scent, 12 Count (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $5.44 8 $43.52
Swiffer PowerMop Multi-Surface Mop Kit for Floor Cleaning, Fresh Scent, Mopping Kit includes PowerMop, 2 Mopping Pad Refills, 1 Floor Cleaning Solution with Fresh Scent and 2 batteries • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing, Lemon Breeze, 19 Fl Oz (Pack of 2), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $13.29 3 $39.87
Swiffer WetJet Multi-Purpose and Hardwood Liquid Floor Cleaner Solution Refill, with Gain Scent (2 count, 42.2 fl oz each) • Amazon Business $11.97 3 $35.91
PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel, Clean Scent, 1 Liter Pump Bottle (Pack of 1) - 9632-04-CMR • Amazon Business $11.89 3 $35.67
Candle Warmer Lamp, Electric Candle Lamp Warmer with Dimmer, Bedroom Home Decor Marble Base Dimmable Vintage Wax Melt Warmer for Scented Wax with 2 * 50W Bulbs, Aromatherapy Gifts Spa Office (White) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty(Extra Large 16.5FT), Nano Adhesive Mounting Tape Wall Decor,Sticky Picture Hanging Adhesive Strips Poster Tape • Amazon Business $11.89 2 $23.78
Plant Therapy Peppermint Essential Oil 10 mL (1/3 oz) 100% Pure, Undiluted, Natural Aromatherapy for Diffuser & Topical Use, Digestion, Respiratory, & Massage, Peppermint Oil for Skin & Hair • Amazon Business $7.83 2 $15.66
Berry Ave Broom Holder & Wall Mount Garden Tool Organizer - Home Laundry Room, Kitchen, Closet, Shed, Garage Organization and Storage Utility Rack - 5 Slots & 6 Hooks -Rake, Shovel, Mop Hanger (Black) • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Reusable Floor Mop Pads - Swiffer Wet Jet Compatible Refills 2 Pack - Machine Washable, 12-inch Microfiber Mop Swiffer Wet Pads - Eco-Friendly Household Cleaning Supplies • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Lysol All-Purpose Cleaner, Sanitizing and Disinfecting Spray, To Clean and Deodorize, Lemon Breeze Scent, 32oz • Amazon Business $3.97 3 $11.91

Materials cost

$575.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $34.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$648.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.43

Total project goal

$762.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $762.84

2 Donors

-$75.55

Donations toward project cost

-$70.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.08

match offer

-$679.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$577.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$101.99

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.36

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