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Ms. Shirley from Detroit, MI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clean as a Whistle!

Help me give my students a vacuum cleaner, an air purifier, and mop so we can have a clean and safe learning environment!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shirley's classroom raised $526

This project is fully funded

My Students

My school is a part of Michigan’s largest public education system. We have approximately one hundred students in our kindergarten program. Over ninety percent of those students are receiving instruction virtually.

My goal is to ensure that all children, especially those in highest need, have access to high-quality early learning and development programs and exit kindergarten prepared for success.

My students are motivated to learn, enthusiastic, creative and learn best by doing. They are so thrilled to finally get the chance to attend "big kid school." This is their chance to shine, and they look forward to school with excitement, energy, and gusto!

I absolutely love being a kindergarten teacher. I love seeing little faces light up with a smile when I greet them every morning. What I love most about being a kindergarten teacher is that I see the difference I make in my students' lives every single day.

My Project

When it comes to making sure school is a safe environment, the importance of cleanliness in school cannot be overlooked. A school is a place for education and it’s also a place where kids can socialize and develop skills that will help them later in life.

I am asking for some cleaning supplies to help me keep my classroom in a constant state of cleanliness for my students.

Now, more than ever, I want my students to feel like they are always walking into a clean and safe environment. By having a vacuum cleaner, air purifier, broom, and mop in my classroom I will be able to quickly stay on top of any messes that might be created and even daily cleaning. This will allow me to keep the room clean, smelling fresh and a provide a safe environment for my students.

Ms. Shirley Gompers Elementary Middle School 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.

Detroit, MI 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 100 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shark Navigator Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Blue (NV105) • Staples $176.39 1 $176.39
Light Commercial Spray Mop, 18" Frame, 52" Steel Handle • Staples $127.99 1 $127.99
Crane Germicidal UV Light & True HEPA Air Purifier for 250 Sq. Ft. Coverage, White (EE-5067) • Staples $82.99 1 $82.99
AIR WICK FRESHMATIC Ultra Starter Kit Pure Ocean Breeze (62338-98978) • Staples $11.99 1 $11.99
Quickie Flip-Lock Dust Pan and Lobby Broom (429ZQK) • Staples $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$410.35

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$446.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.80

Total project goal

$525.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$525.31

5 Donors

-$410.21

Donations toward project cost

-$348.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.53

Matching donations from our partners

-$115.09

Match offers toward project cost

-$97.83

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.26

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$0.00

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