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Clothing is the Armor to Survive the Realities of Life

My students need to have access to fresh clean clothes in the appropriate size. Many of our students wear clothes from the clearance bins at thrift stores, because that is what families can afford.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. C's classroom raised $967

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

We are a vibrant Special Education High School community with students special needs, and some with severe multiple disabilities. Students 12 to 21 years old and their families live in the Heart of Harlem New York or surrounding neighborhoods. Over half of the student population are English as New Learners (ENLs).

One of our greatest challenges is bringing clothing resources to our school population as many students wear the same items every day.

Our goal is to insure every student has sufficient items to see them through the harsh icy cold winters and or warm weather with appropriate clothing. We would like to place the items in the school store with staff overseeing the process. Students with insufficient funding or housing options would be able to choose items based on fit and their own preferences as opposed to cost. When you have students living in the Heart of Harlem you realize they need to persevere through obstacles and discover their potential.

My Project

We are a transitional school preparing students for an adult life in the community. Our hopes are they will be able to live productive, meaningful and happy lives. Part of that is the persona presented to prospective employers. When the students can interview with fresh and new clothing they increase self esteem and confidence.

Many of the students wear the same clothing day after day because that is all they can access.

At times the clothing is not washed and is tattered because the family is in a shelter or they share housing with other families. We would like to offer our school community access to all items they need to both survive and prosper. New clothing becomes the armor to survive the students' realities of life.

Ms. C PS M079 Horan School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

250 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
T-INSIDE Sweatpants With Pockets Women's Leisure Gray Joggers Pants (XXXL) • Amazon Business $22.29 4 $89.16
Miskely Women’s Camouflage Sweatshirt Casual Long Sleeve Pullover Hoodies With Pocket (Large) • Amazon Business $18.99 4 $75.96
Just My Size Women's Plus French Terry Pant, Charcoal Heather, 1X • Amazon Business $13.85 5 $69.25
Pro Cube Men's Joggers Sweatpants Basic Fleece Marled Jogger Pant Elastic Waist (X-Large, Camouflage) • Amazon Business $16.99 4 $67.96
Naier Womens Tee Shirts Long Sleeve Color Splicing Top (Wine Red,L) • Amazon Business $16.99 4 $67.96
Doublju Womens Easy to Wear Lightweight 3/4 Sleeve Jacket OLIVE,L • Amazon Business $15.99 4 $63.96
Hanes Women's Middle Rise Sweatpant, Ebony, X-Large • Amazon Business $12.27 4 $49.08
Southpole Men's Basic Fleece Marled Jogger Pant, Marled Black(marled), 6XB • Amazon Business $21.00 2 $42.00
Infron IN FRONT Women Black Elegant Spring Plus Size Hooded Single-breasted Anorak Coat • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
SweatyRocks Women Pants Colorblock Casual Tie Waist Yoga Jogger Pants Black XXL • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Hanes Women's Middle Rise Sweatpant, Slate Heather, Large • Amazon Business $8.00 4 $32.00
Gildan Men's Ultra Cotton Jersey Long Sleeve Tee, Dark Heather, Large • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
Vintage Style Fall Winter Christmas Crew Socks for Men and Women 5 pairs (Mixed Color 4) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Just My Size Women's Plus-Size Fleece Sweatpant, Ebony, 5XL • Amazon Business $9.00 2 $18.00
Just My Size Women's Plus Size Long Sleeve Tee, Ebony, 1X • Amazon Business $8.00 2 $16.00
Just My Size Women's Plus Size Long Sleeve Tee, Ebony, 3X • Amazon Business $8.00 2 $16.00
Just My Size Women's Plus Size Long Sleeve Tee, Ebony, 2X • Amazon Business $8.00 2 $16.00
Just My Size Women's Plus French Terry Pant, Charcoal Heather, 5X • Amazon Business $14.31 1 $14.31

Materials cost

$779.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$821.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.92

Total project goal

$966.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $966.14

5 Donors

-$451.74

Donations toward project cost

-$437.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.51

match offer

-$451.75

Match offer toward project cost

-$383.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$62.65

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