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Mrs. Dixon from Homestead, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Community Service: Hygiene Products Needed for College Bound Youth

Help me give my students hygiene supplies to give them the security they need to attend school fresh and clean.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Dixon's classroom raised $234

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

Creating a hygiene kit with my students for community service will significantly contribute to the well-being and welfare of the community. Hygiene kits are essential resources that provide individuals in need with basic hygiene items, promoting health, dignity, and improved quality of life. By engaging my students in this meaningful project, I am teaching them the value of compassion, empathy, and the power of giving back.

Distributing hygiene kits to the community helps address a basic human need.

Access to personal hygiene items like soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, and sanitary products can be challenging for individuals experiencing homelessness, low-income families, or those affected by natural disasters. Providing them with these essential items allows them to maintain cleanliness and decrease the risk of illness, boosting their overall health and well-being.

Creating hygiene kits fosters a sense of unity and solidarity within my students. Collaborating on a project that directly benefits the community instills a sense of responsibility and empathy. It encourages them to recognize their privilege and the importance of extending a helping hand to those in need. This experience can be transformative, nurturing a lifelong commitment to community service and social responsibility among my students.

Distributing hygiene kits can also promote self-esteem and dignity. Hygiene factors significantly impact an individual's self-confidence and sense of worth. By providing these kits, my students are helping individuals regain their dignity and feel cared for, particularly during challenging circumstances. This can empower them to face other challenges and work towards improving their situation and overall well-being.

Mrs. Dixon Homestead Senior High School Grades 9-12

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.

Homestead, FL View local requests

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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
100 Pack Portable Travel Hair Comb Brush Foldable Massage Hair Comb Indidually Wrapped Anti-Static Styling Kits Folding Hair Combs Hairdressing Tools Black • Amazon Business $39.22 1 $39.22
Degree Advanced Antiperspirant Deodorant 72-Hour Sweat & Odor Protection Shower Clean Antiperspirant for Women with MotionSense Technology, 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $38.42 1 $38.42
fafortune 50 Pack Disposable Toothbrushes with Toothpaste and Comb for Homeless Individually Wrapped-Suitable for Hotel,Air Bnb,Shelter/Homeless/Nursing Home/Charity(（50 pcs）) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Curél Daily Healing Dry Skin Lotion, Hand and Body Moisturizer, 1 fl Ounce Travel Size, Mini size, 30-pack, with Advanced Ceramide Complex, helps to Repair Moisture Barrier • Amazon Business $29.27 1 $29.27
Dial Antibacterial Bar Soap, Refresh & Renew, White, 4 oz, 32 Bars • Amazon Business $25.48 1 $25.48

Materials cost

$166.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$198.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.10

Total project goal

$233.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $233.98

2 Donors

-$112.72

Donations toward project cost

-$103.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.64

match offer

-$112.71

Match offer toward project cost

-$95.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.91

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.55

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 $0.00

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