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Ms. Nelson from Upper Marlboro MD is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ensuring Dignity and Equality for Our Youth

Help me give my students basic hygiene products to accommodate common struggles and remove barriers that would interrupt their academic progress.

  • 1 donor
  • $843 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Access to feminine hygiene products is not just a matter of convenience; it is a fundamental aspect of ensuring dignity, equity, and opportunity for all students. Yet, many young individuals face barriers in obtaining these essential items, which can significantly impact their education, health, and overall well-being.

Critical reasons why donating feminine products for students is imperative for creating a supportive and inclusive educational environment include promoting dignity, ensuring educational equity, supporting health and well-being, fostering inclusivity and empathy, as well as addressing economic barriers.

Donating feminine products for students is not merely an act of charity; it is a critical step towards creating a more equitable and inclusive educational environment. As a society committed to the well-being and empowerment of all individuals, it is imperative that we prioritize the needs of students and take proactive measures to ensure their access to essential resources like feminine hygiene products.

We thank you for supporting our mission here at our school to always create the safest environment for our scholars to thrive. Any donation, big or small, will bring us one step closer to reaching our goal. Thank you for investing in our students, alleviating some of the financial burdens, restrictions and barriers that they may experience. You are appreciated!

Ms. Nelson
Grades 3-5

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
U by Kotex Balance Ultra Thin Pads with Wings, Heavy Absorbency, 138 Count (3 Packs of 46), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $29.91 5 $149.55
Summer's Eve Aloe Love Gentle Daily Feminine Wipes, Removes Odor, pH balanced, 16 Count (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $32.40 4 $129.60
Hospeco Maxithins Ultra Thin With Wings, Pack of 200 • School Specialty $100.27 1 $100.27
AOUTACC 6 Pack Empty First Aid Bag, Mini Travel Empty First Aid Kit Pouch Bag for Emergency at Home, Office, Car, Outdoors, Boat, Camping, Hiking(Bag Only) • Amazon Business $9.29 10 $92.90
WeCare KN95 Disposable Face Mask, Adult, Black, 20 Masks/Box, 3 Boxes/Pack (TBN202934) • Quill.com $78.99 1 $78.99
Sanitary Napkin Storage Bag,Menstrual Cup Pouch,9 Pack Portable Sanitary Napkin Pads Storage Bags Feminine Menstruation First Period Bag for Teen Girls Women Ladies • Amazon Business $12.89 6 $77.34

Materials cost

$628.65

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.03

Sales tax

 $37.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$715.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.32

Total project goal

$842.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $842.15

1 Donor

-$842.15

Donations toward project cost

-$715.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$126.32

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