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Ms. Desimone from Staten Island NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Clean and Fresh

My students need basic, everyday essentials to feel good about themselves.

  • $299 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

As a special education teacher in a low socioeconomic Title I school, all the students qualify for free breakfast and lunch. My class consists of 13 students. My kids are faced with many challenges in and outside the classroom. They are academically two years below grade level. Many of my students come from single parent homes. Although my kids have varying disabilities (LD, Autism, ED and Mentally Handicapped), they are eager to learn and succeed. I want to provide an atmosphere that is safe, and welcoming. Help me engage and inspire my students by becoming a partner in their learning.

My Project

My students are in need of everyday essentials. My homeless students come to school insecure and unsure of themselves.

Homeless students do not have the products and supplies to help keep them fresh and clean.

By having body wash, tooth paste, tooth brush , Q-tips and body spray in our care closet we can provide our students with everyday essential and supplies.

As educators we want to provide a safe and comfortable environment for all students. If students do not want to attend school because they do not have soap or clean cloths and a tooth brush we are failing our students. A care closet full of everyday essentials give our students confidence . My job is not only to educator but to increase their confidence and self worth.

Ms. Desimone
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Colgate Kids Toothbrush for 2+ Years Extra Soft Bristles Assorted Colors and Packs 12 PACK • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
Tone Body Wash, Mango Splash with Cocoa Butter, 18 Ounce (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $35.64 1 $35.64
Tone Body Wash, Island Vibes, 18 Ounce (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
AXE Body Spray for Men, Harmony, 4 Ounce (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $22.08 1 $22.08
Colgate Kids Cavity Protection Toothpaste, Bubble Fruit, 4.6 Ounce, 6-pack • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Suave Kids 2 in 1 Body Wash and Shampoo, Disney Frozen Elsa Berry Flurry 28 oz, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $19.92 1 $19.92
Caress Body Wash, Daily Silk, 18 oz, 4 Count • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Degree Men Original Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant, Cool Rush, 2.7 oz, Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $14.74 1 $14.74
Axe Deodorant Stick, Harmony, 3 Ounce (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $11.35 1 $11.35
Colgate Toothbrushes Premier Extra Clean ( 12 Toothbrushes) • Amazon Business $6.60 1 $6.60

Materials cost

$220.27

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.75

Total project goal

$298.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$298.32

6 Donors

-$146.96

Donations toward project cost

-$128.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.29

match offer

-$146.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$124.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.04

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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$0.00

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Project Activity

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