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Ms. L. from Minneapolis, MN is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfort for ELL Newcomers in Their First Winter

Help me give my students hats, gloves, and snacks for full bellies, warm bodies, and comfort in their first winter

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. L.'s classroom raised $941

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 Project

Our school is home to English Language students from all over the world, arriving to Minnesota from Afghanistan, Guatemala, Ethiopia, and more. While they are members of our high school, most newcomers experience their first winter, challenging weather that can get even seasoned "Minne-snow-tans" down.

Gloves, hats and scarves will keep their bodies warm, while protein snacks will give them energy to focus on academics.

In addition, making a hot cup of tea for a student when they are sleepy or feeling low can warm the stomach and the soul. My goal is to create supports for their first experience with snow, cold, and darkness, and, with these items, I think students can feel an embrace from a wider community.

Ms. L. Wellstone International High 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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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
2 Packs Slouchy Beanie for Men Winter Hats for Guys Cool Beanies Mens Lined Knit Warm Thick Skully Stocking Binie Hat… • Amazon Business $12.99 6 $77.94
Break Box Healthy Snack Snack Box 23/Box (700-S0001) • Staples $38.21 2 $76.42
Break Box Big Beef Assorted Beef Jerky 29/Box (700-S0020) • Staples $65.12 1 $65.12
SATINIOR 60 Pairs Touchscreen Gloves Winter Stretch Knitted Texting Gloves for Men Women (Color 3) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Ultimate Aromatherapy Diffuser & Essential Oil Set - Ultrasonic Top 10 Oils Modern with 4 Timer 7 Ambient Light Settings Therapeutic Grade Lavender • Amazon Business $29.95 2 $59.90
Kind Healthy Snacks KIND Dark Chocolate Chunk Healthy Grains Bars, 1.2 Ounce, Box of 12 • School Specialty $25.79 2 $51.58
Break Box On The Go Snack Box 27/Box (700-S0009) • Staples $38.22 1 $38.22
Break Box Healthy Snack Box 37/Box (700-S0005) • Staples $34.07 1 $34.07
Numi Gunpowder Green Premium Organic Tea, Box of 18 Bags • School Specialty $15.14 2 $30.28
Syhood 12 Pairs Kids Gloves Winter Stretch Full Finger Kids Mittens Gloves Winter Warm Gloves for Boys and Girls Christmas Giving, Mixed Colors • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
6 Pcs Winter Hats Gloves Set, 3 Pcs Winter Knitted Hats and 3 Pairs Warm Touchscreen Gloves for Women and Men Outdoor • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
6 Pieces Women Winter Knitted Hat Glove Set Skull Cap Beanie Touchscreen Gloves Texting Gloves for Women • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Play Visions OddBallz Giant Stress Ball - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $23.99 1 $23.99
Celestial Seasonings Peppermint Tea Bags, 25/Box (31012) • Quill.com $11.99 2 $23.98
12 Pack Winter Unisex Beanie Cap Hats for Men Women, Warm Cozy Knitted Cuffed Skull Cap,Solid Black Color Wholesale • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Numi Chamomile Lemon Herbal Tea Bags, 18/Box (10150) • Quill.com $19.99 1 $19.99
Play Visions OddBallz Mondo Marble Ball - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $17.24 1 $17.24
Numi Moroccan Mint Herbal Premium Organic Tea, Box of 18 Bags • School Specialty $15.14 1 $15.14
ArtCreativity Magnetic Moons and Stars Sculpture, Set of 2, Fun Office Desk Accessories, Stress-Relief Magnet Fidget Toys for Adults, Stocking Stuffers and Educational Development Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Numi Aged Earl Grey Tea Bags, 18/Box (10170) • Quill.com $13.99 1 $13.99
Tazo Refresh Herbal Mint Tea 24 Count (SBK20010) • Quill.com $12.99 1 $12.99
Numi Breakfast Blend Black Tea Bags, 18/Box (878236) • Quill.com $8.89 1 $8.89

Materials cost

$744.34

Vendor shipping charges

$13.82

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$799.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.06

Total project goal

$940.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$940.39

3 Donors

-$404.17

Donations toward project cost

-$399.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.50

match offer

-$470.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$399.66

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.53

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$66.03

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$0.00

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