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Mrs. Williams from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Students with Essential Hygiene Products

Help me give my students access to resources to help them maintain their personal hygiene and daily presentation.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Williams's classroom raised $828

This project is fully funded

My Project

My Students:

As a dedicated educator, I am privileged to work with diverse students who bring unique talents, perspectives, and aspirations to our school.

Many of these students face significant challenges outside of school, including economic hardships that impact their ability to access basic hygiene products. Despite these challenges, they attend school daily to learn, grow, and succeed.

This project aims to provide essential hygiene products to students in need, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to feel clean, confident, and ready to learn. The products will include toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, and sanitary supplies.

These basic necessities are often taken for granted, yet they play a critical role in a student’s overall well-being and academic success. When students lack access to these items, it can lead to feelings of embarrassment, social isolation, and a decreased focus on schoolwork. By providing these products, we can remove one of the barriers to learning and help students feel more comfortable and confident in their school environment. Hygiene is directly linked to health, self-esteem, and academic performance. When students feel good about themselves, they are more likely to participate actively in class, build positive relationships with their peers, and strive for success in their studies. Providing hygiene products is a simple yet powerful way to support the holistic development of our students.

By ensuring that all students have access to basic hygiene products, we are promoting physical health and nurturing their emotional and social well-being. This project will help students focus on their education rather than worrying about their personal hygiene, leading to improved attendance, participation, and academic outcomes.

Thank you for considering our project and for your commitment to the success of our students.

Mrs. Williams National Teachers Academy 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.

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Convenience Kits International Women’s “On-The-Go” Feminine Care Travel Essentials Featuring: Popular Brands You Know and Trust • Amazon Business $12.98 10 $129.80
Always Ultra Thin Regular Pads with Wings, Unscented, 36/Pack, 6 Packs/Carton (PGC30656) • Quill.com $62.99 2 $125.98
Convenience Kits International Women's 15 Pc Kit Featuring: Palmer's Hair, Face & Body Travel-size Products • Amazon Business $12.24 10 $122.40
Fresh Kidz Roll On Deodorant for Kids and Teens - Baking Soda and Aluminum-free 24 Hour Protection for Sensitive Skin - Girls "Pink" 1.86 fl.oz. (3 Pack) • Amazon Business $24.74 4 $98.96
DUDE Wipes - Flushable Wipes with DUDE Bombs Toilet Spray - 18 Pack, 864 Wipes + 1 Spray Bottle - Unscented Extra-Large Adult Wet Wipes with Vitamin-E & Aloe - Forest Fresh Stank Eliminator • Amazon Business $62.40 1 $62.40
WipeEssentials Facial Cleansing Wipes with Vitamin E and Botanical Extracts - 360 wipes - 12 Packs of 30ct, Gifts for Women Travel Essentials • Amazon Business $31.66 1 $31.66
Honeydak 300 Pieces Disposable Toothbrushes Individually Wrapped Toothbrushes Medium Soft Tooth Brush Manual Travel Toothbrush Set for Adults Kids Travel Toiletries, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
MED PRIDE Travel Size Fluoride Toothpaste – Value Pack of 12 Toothpaste Tubes 1.5 oz Each – Anticavity Toothpaste for Kids & Adults – Vegan Travel Toothpaste for Whiter Teeth and Fresh Breath • Amazon Business $8.36 3 $25.08
Browndages: Assorted SKIN TONE Bandages (20 count, latex free adhesive wound care) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $4.00 5 $20.00
HQSLsund 100 Pack Combs In Bulk Individually Wrapped, Hair Combs, Bulk Combs For Homeless Individually Wrapped For Women,Kids,Hotel,Airbnb,Shelter/Homeless/Nursing Home/Charity/Church(Black,100) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$663.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$703.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.10

Total project goal

$827.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $827.31

7 Donors

-$827.31

Donations toward project cost

-$703.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$124.10

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