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

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Clean, Calm and Succeeding!

Help me give my students basic needs so they can live a healthy, clean and active life!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Salvatore's classroom raised $481

This project is fully funded

My Students

This year, my students are from a mix of grades! During Physical Education, it is their time to shine in a different way in school, through physical activity. It's a way for students to see their skills outside of the classroom.

Many of my students are from low-income households and live in small, cramped, and crowded spaces; and that's if they're not living in a temporary housing unit or shelter.

There is not much green space or large safe spaces for them to run around and play in. Physical Education class gives them the chance to grow in a way they often could not outside of school. In order to get my students up and moving, I need materials that cater to their size, growth, and development. This includes athletic equipment and basic life needs like snacks, sneakers, and clothing items.

My Project

My office looks like a CVS most days. I collect gently worn and donated clothing for my students, and try to keep a stock of basic hygiene products like deodorant, toothbrushes and soap.

My school is located in a very low income area, with many of my students living in public housing and shelters.

Basic needs aren't always met at home, so I do my best to help my students when they are at school. With your help, I can supply my students with everyday items like toothbrushes and new underwear, that so many of us take for granted. Students come in saying they didn't brush their teeth because they didn't have a toothbrush or toothpaste. They need basics like underwear, toothbrushes and soap. I also need cleaning products to make sure that the items they are using are clean and ready for usage. Thank you for all of your generosity and help, by helping me provide for my students.

Ms. Salvatore PS 78 the Stapleton Lighthouse Community School Grades 3-5

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.

Staten Island, NY 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teen Spirit Pink Crush Antiperspirant Deodorant, 1.4 Ounce - 12 per case. • Amazon Business $27.91 2 $55.82
BERGMAN KELLY Soap Bars & Shampoo and Conditioner 3-Piece Set (0.5 Oz each, 50 Pack), Delight Your Guests with Revitalizing and Refreshing Travel Toiletries Hotel Amenities in Bulk • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Swivel Lightweight Stick Vacuum, Black • Amazon Business $29.09 1 $29.09
Sooyee Beautiful 4 PCS Acrylic Shelf Dividers, Perfect Perfect for Closets Kitchen Bedroom Shelving Organization to Organize Clothes Closet Shelves, Books,Towels and Hats, Purses Separators,Clear. • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes plus Clorox Disinfecting Wipes with Micro-Scrubbers, 3 Pack • Amazon Business $14.49 2 $28.98
10 Colors Drawstring Backpack Bags Sack Pack Cinch Tote Kids Sport Storage Polyester Bag for Gym Traveling • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Degree Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant 0.5 Ounce (Cool Rush, Pack of 18) • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Andrew Scott Boys 12 Pack & 18 Pack Cotton Underwear Briefs for Toddlers and Big Boys in Assorted Colors Prints (Small /6-8, 12- Pack - Action Prints) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Andrew Scott Boys 12 Pack & 18 Pack Cotton Underwear Briefs for Toddlers and Big Boys in Assorted Colors Prints (X-Small / 4-5, 12- Pack - Action Prints) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Andrew Scott Boys 12 Pack & 18 Pack Cotton Underwear Briefs for Toddlers and Big Boys in Assorted Colors Prints (Medium / 10-12, 12 Pack -Assorted Solid Colors) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
HOMMP 3-ply Pocket Packs Facial Tissues (60 Packs) • Amazon Business $18.55 1 $18.55
Prevent Germs and Colds! 36 Pack of Children's Bubblegum Pre-pasted Disposable Toothbrushes, Stage 2, by Bottles N Bags • Amazon Business $13.77 1 $13.77
Cherokee Little Girls 6 Hipster, Navy/LT Heather Grey asst Pack, 6 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Cherokee Little Girls 6 Pack Hipster, Pink/Heather Grey asst, 8 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Fruit of the Loom Little Girls' Bikini , Assorted, 4(Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
First Aid Children's Adhesive Bandages: Planets and Stars 100 Per Box • Amazon Business $6.62 1 $6.62
The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$372.69

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$408.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.05

Total project goal

$480.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$480.33

3 Donors

-$480.33

Donations toward project cost

-$408.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.05

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$0.00

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