Help me give my students items like snacks, socks, tooth brushes, and ChapStick to prepare care kits for our homeless community!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ana's classroom raised $399
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
Our 4th-grade class is collecting donations to create care kits for individuals experiencing homelessness in partnership with City Care Night Shelter, a vital resource in our community. We are requesting items such as new t-shirts, granola bars, HotHands warmers, ChapStick, toothbrushes, and other small essentials that can provide comfort and dignity to those in need. This project gives our students the opportunity to take action in a real and meaningful way, supporting a local nonprofit they have already learned about and supported in the past.
By participating in this project, students are learning to see the world through the eyes of another person—someone who may be facing circumstances very different from their own.
They are encouraged to consider what it would feel like to go without a warm place to sleep, a snack to eat, or basic hygiene items. This awareness fosters empathy and helps students begin to understand that compassion means noticing the needs of others and taking steps to meet those needs, even in small but impactful ways.
As a teacher, I can measure the success of this project not just by the number of items collected, but by the level of engagement, reflection, and ownership students show. When students ask thoughtful questions, express concern, or show enthusiasm about how they can help, it shows they are internalizing the values of compassion and service. These are the moments that demonstrate true learning—when students begin to act not out of obligation, but from the heart.
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
adidas Men's Athletic Cushioned 6-Pack Crew, Cushioned Crew Socks with Arch Compression for a Secure Fit
• Amazon Business
$11.23
3
$33.69
Degree Travel Deodorant Variety 24-Pack (12 Cool Rush + 12 Shower Clean) – 72H Body Heat Activated Mini Antiperspirant, 0.5 Oz Ea
• Amazon Business
$28.85
1
$28.85
HotHands Hand Warmers - Long Lasting Safe Natural Odorless Air Activated Warmers - Up to 10 Hours of Heat - 40 Pair
• Amazon Business
$25.45
1
$25.45
Reach Essentials Toothbrush with Toothbrush Caps, Multi-Zoned Angled Soft Bristles, Contoured Handle, Tongue Scraper, 6 Count
• Amazon Business
$3.98
6
$23.88
Curel Daily Healing Body Lotion for Dry Skin, Dermatologist Recommended Hydrating Body Lotion with Advanced Ceramides Complex 1 Oz, Pack of 30
• Amazon Business
$22.69
1
$22.69
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, Chocolate Chip, 58 Count - Packaging May Vary
• Amazon Business
Fruit of the Loom Men's Undershirts, Moisture Wicking & Tag Free, Short Sleeve Crew T-Shirts
• Amazon Business
$19.48
1
$19.48
Fruit of the Loom Men's Undershirts, Moisture Wicking & Tag Free, Short Sleeve Crew T-Shirts
• Amazon Business
$19.48
1
$19.48
ChapStick Moisturizer Original Lip Balm Tubes, SPF 15 and Skin Protectant - 0.15 Oz (Pack of 12)
• Amazon Business
$15.52
1
$15.52
Cottonelle Fresh Feel Flushable Wet Wipes, Adult Wet Wipes, 8 Flip-Top Packs, 42 Wipes Per Pack (336 Total Wipes), Packaging May Vary
• Amazon Business
$14.56
1
$14.56
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells, Roasted & Salted Nuts, 0.75 Ounce Bag (Pack of 14), Protein Snacks, Vegan Snacks, On-the-Go, Individual Snacks for Adults
• Amazon Business
$12.10
1
$12.10
Pure Life Purified Water Bottles, 24 Pack - Still Bottled Water Enhanced with Minerals for a Crisp Taste, Plastic Bottles - 8 Fl Oz
• Amazon Business
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