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Ms. Rachel Thomas from Oakland, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfort Corner: Health & Wellness for Art Students

Help me give my students health and comfort items to support students with feeling safe and cared for.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rachel Thomas's classroom raised $1,382

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am an art teacher in Oakland, where our students have shown incredible resilience through some recent tough times within our school community. To support their well-being this coming year, I aim to create a "Comfort Corner" in our art classroom. This space will provide a place for students to take a break, enjoy a cup of tea, and find peace and privacy when needed.

Help us create a "Comfort Corner" in our art classroom, providing students with a cozy space and essential health items to support their well-being and creativity.

The Comfort Corner will feature cozy seating, a plush blanket, relaxing books, and a short partition wall. Additionally, this project will enable me to offer essential health and hygiene items, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, bandaids, deodorant wipes, menstrual products, hand sanitizer, and tissues.

By supporting this project, you are enhancing the art classroom experience and showing our students they are valued and cared for. Your generosity will help them thrive creatively and personally.

Thank you for considering our project and making a positive impact on our students' lives.

With gratitude,

Rachel

Ms. Rachel Thomas Skyline High School Grades 9-12

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.

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More than three‑quarters 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Quaker Instant Oatmeal, 4 Flavor Variety Pack, Individual Packets, 48 Count • Amazon Business $18.81 10 $188.10
4 ft. Short Fiber Weave Folding Screen - Natural - 3 Panels • Amazon Business $96.00 1 $96.00
Tampax Pearl Tampons Multipack, Light/Regular/Super Absorbency, With Leakguard Braid, Unscented, 34 Count x 6 Packs (204 Count total) • Amazon Business $47.82 1 $47.82
Hotteeze Heat Pads - Period Pain Relief Air-Activated, Self-Adhesive Eco-Friendly Dispossable Patches for Muscle Soreness, Back Pain, Joint Pain, and Menstrual Cramps - 1 Pack (10 pads) • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Urban Lifestyle Super Soft Faux Fur Saucer Chair with Folding Metal Frame, Navy, 29"X32"X22" • Amazon Business $38.00 1 $38.00
N'Joy Non-Dairy Creamer | 2g Packets, 1000 Count | Single Serve Portion | Bulk Size • Amazon Business $18.77 2 $37.54
Stash Tea English Breakfast Black Tea, Box of 100 Tea Bags • Amazon Business $33.14 1 $33.14
Lahome Modern Rainbow Round Rug, 3ft Small Washable Circle Rug Natural Indoor Outdoor Patio Rugs Non Slip Front Porch Rug, Farmhouse Round Area Rug Contemporary Carpet for Entryway • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
TIMIEEYA Tea Bag Organizer - Bamboo Tea Storage Organizer With Drawer 3 Layer, Tea Organizer for Tea Bags Natural Wood & Acrylic for Countertop Office Kitchen Cabinet Pantry • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Office Organization and Storage with 4 Drawers Office Desktop Drawers,Plastic Makeup Organizer Containers Bins With Drawers Desk Organization Pull Out Small craft Storage Case Box Cube,Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $14.79 2 $29.58
Domino Premium Pure Cane Granulated Sugar Packets, 2000 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $29.18 1 $29.18
Stash Tea Chamomile Herbal Tea, Box of 100 Tea Bags • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
San Jamar Small Pull-Type Cup Dispenser Fits 4-10 Oz Cups with Flip Caps for Restaurants, Dining Halls, and Fast Food, Plastic, 23.5 Inches, Sand • Amazon Business $28.94 1 $28.94
Always Infinity Feminine Pads For Women, Size 1 Regular Absorbency, Multipack, With Wings, With Flexfoam, Unscented, 36 Count x 3 Packs (108 Count total) • Amazon Business $26.91 1 $26.91
SpaceHacks 4 Pack Stackable Plastic Makeup Organizer Drawers, Acrylic Organizers, Clear Storage Bins with Pull-Out Handles for Vanity, Kitchen Cabinets, Pantry • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Stash Tea Earl Grey Black Tea, Box of 100 Tea Bags (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $22.45 1 $22.45
Stash Tea Double Spice Chai Black Tea, Box of 100 Tea Bags (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $21.06 1 $21.06
Timgle 200 Count Deodorant Wipes Individually Wrapped Underarm Deodorant Wipes Antiperspirant Wipes Body Wipes Remove Sweat Wipes for Men Women Travel and Daily Use Body Wipes(Purple) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Always Infinity Feminine Pads For Women, Size 2 Heavy Flow Absorbency, Multipack, With Flexfoam, With Wings, Unscented, 32 Count x 3 Packs (96 Count total) • Amazon Business $20.38 1 $20.38
Cosaving Folding Storage Ottoman Storage Cube Seat Foot Rest Stool with Memory Foam for Space Saving, Square Ottoman 11.8x11.8x11.8 inches, Navy • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Stash Tea Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea, 100 Count Teabags in Foil (packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Stash Tea Moroccan Mint Green Tea, Box of 100 Tea Bags (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Stash Tea Premium Green Tea, Box of 100 Tea Bags • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
vitegaw Long Cat Plush Pillow, 39" Cute Black Cat Stuffed Animals Kawaii Soft Plushies,Big Plush Toys Gift for Girlfriend Kids • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Variety Bandages Pack,328ct Assorted Bulk Various Sizes, Shapes &Features | Sheer Fabric & Flex Fabric with Benzalkonium, ECO Bamboo Fabric, Waterproof, Cartoon Blind Box Fragrance Bandages • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
Exclusivo Mezcla Extra Large Soft Fleece Throw Blanket, 50x70 Inches 3D Clouds Stylish Jacquard Throw Blanket for Couch, Cozy Soft Lightweight for All Season, Grayish Purple Blanket • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79
340 Pack Safety Pins Assorted, 5 Different Sizes Small and Large Safety Pins, Safety Pins for Clothes Pins Sewing, Nickel Plated Steel Safety Pin Bulk, Arts and Crafts Supplies (Silver) • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
Globe (144 Packets Triple Antibiotic Ointment 0.9g, Single Packet, First Aid Ointment for Minor Scratches and Wounds and Prevents Infection, Compare to The Active Ingredients of Leading Brand. • Amazon Business $11.80 1 $11.80
LEAFALITY Micellar Cleansing Facial Cloths, Plant-Based, Pre-moistened Cloths, Extra-Large size 7.1” x 7.5” Biodegradable Wipes formulated with Plant-derived Ingredients (40) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Origami to Color Kit: Includes 100 Origami Sheets, 5 Gel Pens, and 12 Page Instruction Book • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
25 PCS Individually Wrapped Bulk Toothbrushes with 5g Toothpaste, Colorful Manual Disposable Toothbrushes for Adult or Kid, Ergonomics Handle, Medium Soft Bristles, Perfect for Travel, Hotel, Donation • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
200 Count Dental Floss Picks Individually Wrapped, Eyxformula Oral Care Flossers for Adults & Kids, Travel Dental Picks for Teeth Cleaning, Tight Spaces Cleaning, Plaque Remover(4 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.78 1 $9.78
Where's Waldo? Games on the Go!: Puzzles, Activities, and Searches • Amazon Business $9.74 1 $9.74
GOSICUKA 120 Pieces Black Hair Ties for Thick and Curly Hair Ponytail Holders Hair Elastic Band for Women or Men(4mm) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Always Thin Daily Panty Liners For Women, Light Absorbency, Unscented, 162 Count (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97
Prestee Wooden Coffee Stirrer, 1000 Disposable Coffee Stir Sticks, 5.5" Wooden Stir Sticks for Coffee & Cocktails, Wooden Beverage Mixer with Smooth Ends, Swizzle Drink Sticks, Coffee Bar Accessories • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
zYoung 50 Pcs Hair Combs Set Pocket Fine Plastic Hair Combs for Women and Men, Fine Dressing Comb • Amazon Business $5.94 1 $5.94
200 Count Individually Wrapped Cotton Swabs,Travel Cotton Swabs,Cotton Stick,Pointed Cotton Swab,Round Tip Cotton Swab,Individually Wrapped Double Tipped Cotton Swabs,for The Ear, Makeup, Clean • Amazon Business $5.88 1 $5.88

Materials cost

$1,034.14

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$94.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,174.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$207.22

Total project goal

$1,381.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,381.49

17 Donors

-$1,153.25

Donations toward project cost

-$1,009.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$143.99

match offer

-$194.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$165.02

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$34.11

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$0.00

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