Empowering Young Minds: Period Products for Confident Learning
Help me give my students access to essential period products so they never have to miss class or feel uncomfortable due to lack of access, allowing them to focus on their education with confidence and dignity.
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
Many of my students face the challenge of managing their periods while at school, often without access to essential hygiene products. This lack of access can lead to discomfort, embarrassment, and even missed class time. By providing period products such as pads and liners, we can ensure that our students can focus on their education rather than worrying about where to find the supplies they need. With these products readily available, students will feel more comfortable and confident in the classroom, leading to improved concentration, participation, and overall academic performance.
Our goal with this project is to create a supportive school environment where students have access to period products without stigma or barriers.
We want to promote dignity, health, and equity by ensuring that no student has to leave class or miss school due to the lack of necessary supplies. This initiative is a step toward fostering a school culture where every student feels seen, supported, and ready to succeed. Our students are resilient, hardworking, and full of potential. They come from diverse backgrounds and face many challenges, yet they continue to strive for excellence. By providing them with the necessary period products, we are showing them that they are valued and cared for, removing one more barrier standing in their way.
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
INNERSY Big Girls' Period Panties Menstrual Underwear for First Period Starter 3-Pack(Colored Black,M(10-12 yrs))
• Amazon Business
$19.99
3
$59.97
ThermaCare Portable Menstrual Heating Pad, Adhesive Period Therapy Heat Patches for Cramps and Backache Relief, HSA/FSA Eligible & Approved, 6 Count
• Amazon Business
$18.99
3
$56.97
Always Pure Cotton With Flexfoam Pads, Size 5 Extra Heavy Overnight Absorbency, With Wings, 18 Count, Pack Of 3 (54 Count Total)
• Amazon Business
$25.68
2
$51.36
Always Pure Cotton, Feminine Pads for Women, Size 4 Overnight Absorbency, Multipack, with Flexfoam, with Wings, Unscented, 20 Count x 3 Packs (60 Count Total)
• Amazon Business
$31.47
1
$31.47
Pure Cotton, Feminine Pads for Women, Size 2 Heavy Flow Absorbency, Multipack, with Flexfoam, with Wings, Unscented, 24 Count x 3 Packs (72 Count Total)
• Amazon Business
$26.97
1
$26.97
Always Pure Cotton with Flexfoam Pads, Size 1,Regular Absorbency 28 Count (Pack of 3)
• Amazon Business
$26.91
1
$26.91
Always Pure Cotton Feminine Pads for Women, Size 3, Extra Heavy Flow, with wings, Unscented, Free of Dyes, Fragrances, and Chlorine Bleaching, 22 Count X 3 Packs (66 Count Total)
• Amazon Business
$26.91
1
$26.91
Summer's Eve Refresher Mist, Feminine Spray Reduces Odor, Amber Nights, Body Spray for Women, 1.89 Oz Bottle
• Amazon Business
$5.12
3
$15.36
Materials cost
$295.92
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.44
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$330.36
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$58.30
Total project goal
$388.66
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$388.66
1 Donor
-$165.18
Donations toward project cost
-$165.18
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.00
match offer
-$194.33
Match offer toward project cost
-$165.18
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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