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

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Equal Warmth, Equal Care: Support Our Blanket Drive

Help me give my students blankets to promote comfort in equity for our blanket drive this holiday season!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Stewart's classroom raised $5,848

This project is fully funded

My Project

In our community, many children face challenges that impact their ability to thrive in school. One of these challenges is the lack of basic necessities, such as warm blankets. This project outlines a fundraiser aimed at providing cozy blankets for elementary students in a Title I school. Our goal is to enhance comfort and well-being, fostering a positive learning environment.

By ensuring that every child has access to a warm and comforting blanket, we aim to promote equity and support their emotional and physical well-being.

Title I schools serve a significant number of low-income families, where students often face hardships that can affect their academic performance and overall health. Many of these children lack adequate clothing and bedding, which can lead to absenteeism and hinder their ability to focus in class. Providing blankets not only addresses a basic need but also helps create a sense of security and belonging.

This fundraiser is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of HHES students. By providing warm blankets, we can help create a more equitable and supportive environment for those who need it most. Your support in this initiative can help us reach our goal and ensure that no child goes without basic comforts, especially during the colder months. Together, we can make a difference!

Join us in this essential mission! Whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word, your involvement is crucial to our success. Let’s work together to provide warmth and comfort to our children!

Ms. Stewart Hillcrest Heights Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Temple Hills, MD 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fleece Throw Blanket Cozy Soft Lightweight Throw Blankets Warm Plush Black fall blankets and throws Couch Sofa Bed Camping Travel Picnic Outdoor Blanket Bedding Kid Baby Boys Girls Adults 40x50 in • Amazon Business $9.99 460 $4,595.40

Materials cost

$4,595.40

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$275.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$68.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,970.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$877.07

Total project goal

$5,847.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$5,847.12

7 Donors

-$5,572.12

Donations toward project cost

-$4,736.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$835.82

match offer

-$275.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$233.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.25

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$0.00

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