Help me give my students basic clothing necessities so they can be part of the school community with dignity and confidence!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gancio's classroom raised $185
This project is fully funded
My Project
I am excited to share this project with you that aims at providing essential clothing for underprivileged children as it addresses a critical issue that affects their well-being and academic performance. I teach in a special education school and unfortunately not everyone has access to the necessities.
By creating a funding initiative through Donors Choose, I seek to ensure that every child has access to basic clothing necessities.
This project not only emphasizes the importance of physical comfort, but, also highlights the psychological impact that appropriate clothing has on self-esteem and social interaction among peers. Each donation serves a bigger purpose; it can help in breaking the cycle of poverty by equipping children with clothes that meet their basic needs and allow them to participate fully in educational activities without fear of judgment or ridicule. Ultimately, this project stresses how important it is to support our vulnerable populations.
More than half of 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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