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Ms. Shields from Saint Louis, MO is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Confidence Is Key!

Help me give my students a boost of confidence by providing essential hair and hygiene products. Silk hair wraps and beanies will help them feel comfortable when they rush to school.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shields's classroom raised $402

This project is fully funded

My Project

Think back to when you were in middle school. The pressure of looking your best while still trying to figure out what is your best. Sometimes there were days you may have had a crazy hair day or some hygiene problems going on that you did not understand yet. This may have caused your middle school mind to think that everyone was whispering behind your back. This makes it hard to focus on class, to study, and to interact with friends. Now, after thinking back on the one time this may have happened to you, what is something you wish you had to avoid this middle school crisis?

Exactly, a social worker who had a closet filled with hair supplies and hygiene products!

Our kiddos come to school every day with a lot of weight on their shoulders. I would like to provide the students with a boost of confidence when entering the school. This may be something as simple as a headband or someone to tell them," You got this!" Middle school is the time when adolescents are trying to discover their style and become more independent in the mornings. This may cause them to forget to put on deodorant or they may not have time to do their hair.

Please help me provide my kiddos with a boost of confidence on the days they may need a little extra TLC.

Ms. Shields Brittany Woods Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Saint Louis, MO View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Harewom 3PCS Head Wraps for Black Women Turban Headwraps Stretchy African Hair Wraps Soft Jersey Head Scarf Tie Headbands Pack • Amazon Business $18.99 4 $75.96
ASKNOTO 6 Pcs Silky Durag Headwraps Dorag for Men Women Waves, Durags Pack with Long Tail and Wide Straps, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Soft Club 100% Pure Boar Bristle Wave Hair Brush durag Man • Amazon Business $4.84 6 $29.04
Degree Advanced Antiperspirant Deodorant Shower Clean, 48-Hour Sweat & Odor Protection Antiperspirant for Women with MotionSense Technology 2.6 oz(Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $14.38 2 $28.76
Degree Men Antiperspirant Deodorant 48-Hour Odor Protection Cool Rush Mens Deodorant Stick 2.7 oz, Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $14.38 2 $28.76
12 Pack Winter Beanie Hats for Men Women, Warm Cozy Knitted Cuffed Skull Cap, Wholesale • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
LUXXII (3 Pack) 6" Pocket Plastic Handle Nylon Bristle Brush Hair Comb Designed for All Hair Types (A) • Amazon Business $6.45 3 $19.35
8 Pieces Hair Styling Comb Set Teasing Hair Brush Rat Tail Comb Edge Brush for Edge&Back Brushing, Combing, Slicking Hair for Women (edge control brush-8pcs) • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Goody Ouchless Womens Elastic Hair Tie - 30 Count, Black - 4MM for Medium Hair- Hair Accessories for Women Perfect for Long Lasting Braids, Ponytails and More - Pain-Free • Amazon Business $3.84 3 $11.52
Always Ultra Thin Feminine Pads For Women, Size 2 Long Super Absorbency, With Wings, Unscented, 58 Count • Amazon Business $10.47 1 $10.47
GOODY WoMens Ouchless Headwraps, Slim, Brights, 6 Count • Amazon Business $2.88 3 $8.64
Always Maxi Pads Size 4 Overnight Absorbency Unscented with Wings, 33 Count • Amazon Business $7.51 1 $7.51
MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL Golden Milk Edge Slayer, 2.6 Fl Oz — Flake-Free Edge Control for Curly and Coily Hair — Formulated with Coconut Oil, Honey, and Turmeric (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $7.17 1 $7.17
SoftSheen-Carson Let's Jam! Shining and Conditioning Hair Gel by Dark and Lovely, Extra Hold, All Hair Types, Styling Gel Great for Braiding, Twisting & Smooth Edges, Extra Hold, 14 oz • Amazon Business $5.44 1 $5.44
12 Pieces Hair Combs Set Pocket Fine Plastic Hair Combs for Women and Men, Fine Dressing Comb (Black) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Diane SE443 Rat Tail Combs - 12 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $4.90 1 $4.90

Materials cost

$306.45

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$341.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.19

Total project goal

$401.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$401.24

4 Donors

-$401.24

Donations toward project cost

-$341.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.19

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$0.00

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