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Mr. Bennett from Richmond, VA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Bennett's classroom raised $1,467

Empowering Learning with Clean Clothes!

Help me give my students a washer, dryer, and detergent for fresh clothes, boosting their confidence and creating an environment where they can fully focus on learning.

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Mr. Bennett Lois Harrison - Jones Elementary
Richmond, VA Grades 3-5

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Dear Cougar Nation,

At our school, we believe that every child is unique, with their own set of talents, dreams, and potential waiting to be unlocked.

Our students are special in more ways than we can count, and it's our privilege to create an environment that nurtures their growth and empowers their learning journey.

This is why we are reaching out to our community for support in acquiring a washer and dryer. By having access to these essential resources within our school, we can make an immediate and lasting difference in our students' lives.

Our primary goal is to enhance the overall well-being and educational experience of our students. By providing a washer and dryer, we aim to:

1. Boost Confidence: Clean clothes lead to increased self-esteem and a positive self-image, empowering students to fully participate in classroom activities.

2. Promote Attendance: When students feel comfortable and confident, they are more likely to attend school regularly, minimizing absenteeism due to self-consciousness.

3. Maximize Learning: Removing barriers allowing students to concentrate on their studies, resulting in improved academic performance.

Join us in making clean clothes more than just a necessity – let's make them a catalyst for confidence, learning, and success. Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to achieving our goal.

Thank you for your consideration and for standing with us in support of these incredible young minds.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Ryan Bennett

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

250 students impacted 13 donors
Mr. Bennett Lois Harrison - Jones Elementary Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Richmond, VA 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

250 students impacted 13donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GE - 3.8 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer and 5.9 Cu. Ft. Electric Dryer Laundry Center - White • Best Buy Education $1,103.85 1 $1,103.85
Arm & Hammer Liquid Laundry 170oz Clean Burst dual HE • Amazon Business $13.98 5 $69.90
Arm & Hammer Dryer Sheet 144ct Mountain Rain • Amazon Business $4.99 5 $24.95

Materials cost

$1,198.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,246.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$220.00

Total project goal

$1,466.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,466.68

6 Donors

-$1,322.88

Donations toward project cost

-$1,246.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$143.80

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 $0.00

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