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Mr. Gutierrez from South Gate, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Safe Haven for High Schoolers

Help me give my students the clean, calm, and welcoming classroom environment they deserve.

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Mr. Gutierrez South East High School
South Gate, CA Grades 9-12

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

What I love most about my students is their resilience. High school students carry so much on their shoulders—academic pressure, responsibilities at home, jobs, friendships, and plans for their futures. Yet every day, they walk into my classroom ready to try. They make me laugh, challenge my thinking, and constantly remind me why this work matters. They deserve a space that reflects how much they matter.

For some, it is the most stable and consistent environment they have.

I work hard to make my classroom a safe, welcoming space where they feel respected and valued. A clean environment plays a bigger role in that than people often realize. The vacuum will allow me to keep our classroom carpets clean and reduce dust and allergens so students can focus without distractions. With over 100 students moving through the room daily, dirt and debris build up quickly. The disinfecting wipes will help sanitize desks and shared materials between classes, reducing the spread of germs and keeping students healthy, especially during cold and flu season.

Paper towels and tissues are essential in a high school classroom. Whether it’s cleaning up a lab activity, wiping down desks, or supporting students during allergy season, these supplies are used daily. Having consistent access to them ensures students can take care of themselves and their environment without disruption. Air fresheners will help maintain a fresh and comfortable atmosphere, reinforcing that this is a space that is intentionally cared for.

When students walk into a classroom that is clean, organized, and welcoming, they feel a sense of pride and belonging. These resources will help me maintain an environment where students can focus, feel safe, and fully engage in their learning.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

200 students impacted
Mr. Gutierrez South East High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

South Gate, CA 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

200 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shark - Rotator with PowerFins HairPro and Odor Neutralizer Technology Upright Vacuum - Charcoal • Best Buy Education $229.99 1 $229.99
Swiffer Sweeper Wet Mop Cloths, Fresh Scent, White, 24/Pack, 6 Packs/Carton (35155) • Quill.com $66.23 1 $66.23
CloroxPro Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Fresh Scent, 700 Count • Amazon Business $37.84 1 $37.84
Scott Paper Towels, Choose-A-Sheet, 6 Double Rolls = 12 Regular Rolls (108 Sheets Per Roll) • Amazon Business $6.84 5 $34.20
Puffs Ultra Soft Non-Lotion Tissues, 10 Cubes, 56 Tissues Per Box • Amazon Business $16.85 2 $33.70
Febreze Air Mist Air Freshener Spray, Odor-Fighting Room Spray, Air Fresheners for Home and Bathroom and Kitchen, Aerosol Can, Heavy Duty Crisp Clean Scent, 8.8oz, (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $5.09 1 $5.09
Febreze Air Effects Mountain Scent Air Freshener, 8.8 oz. Can • Amazon Business $4.29 1 $4.29

Materials cost

$411.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $37.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$485.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.61

Total project goal

$570.76

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Total project goal

 $570.76

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 $570.76

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