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Ms. Gladden from Springfield, MA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clean Start, Bright Future!

Help me give my students the basic hygiene items so they can be productive in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gladden's classroom raised $377

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Many of our students face significant challenges not only in their studies but also in accessing basic necessities such as hygiene products. Not having these essential items impacts the students' health, self-esteem, and academic performance.

Our goal is to address this issue, by providing basic hygiene kits to students in need.

This will ensure that every student has access to the basic resources they need to stay healthy and focused on school.

I am reaching out to you on behalf of my middle school to request your support in a vital initiative that aims to improve the well-being and academic success of low-income students within our community. Your generous contribution will make a significant difference in the lives of these students, helping them feel more confident and secure in their daily lives.

Ms. Gladden Springfield Public Day Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Springfield, MA 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

80 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Colgate Max Fresh Travel Size Toothpaste with Mini Breath Strips, Cool Mint - 24 Pack • Amazon Business $18.92 3 $56.76
Dove Deodorant (Pack of 6) 5.07 Oz • Amazon Business $23.00 2 $46.00
Pack of 10 - Hustle Clean: Body Wipes Fresh Scent (box of individually wrapped wipes) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $9.00 5 $45.00
JaGely 100 Pairs Thin Low Cut Ankle Socks Bulk for Women Men Unisex Cotton Socks Breathable No Show Socks Casual Athletic Socks Pack for Homeless Summer Gifts Black, Grey, White • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Secret Powder Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant and Deodorant, 0.5 oz., 24/Carton?(31384CT) • Quill.com $32.29 1 $32.29
Honeydak 300 Pieces Disposable Toothbrushes Individually Wrapped Toothbrushes Medium Soft Tooth Brush Manual Travel Toothbrush Set for Adults Kids Travel Toiletries, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Degree Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant 0.5 Ounce (Cool Rush, Pack of 18) • Amazon Business $22.50 1 $22.50
ALWAYS Radiant Teen Pads Get Real Regular Unscented with Wings, 14 Count • Amazon Business $5.99 3 $17.97

Materials cost

$285.50

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$319.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.43

Total project goal

$376.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$376.21

1 Donor

-$176.00

Donations toward project cost

-$149.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.40

match offer

-$200.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$170.18

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.03

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$0.00

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