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Ms. Mikos 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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Essentials = Less Stressful Learning

Help me give my students these essential hygiene products, so they are worry-free of certain issues that might inhibit their learning and continue to be great learners.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mikos's classroom raised $285

This project is fully funded

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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

I see many students who for some reason or another, do not have the essentials that they need at home, which impacts their self-esteem wherever they go, especially in school. Their motivation to continue focusing in the classroom gets impacted by the lack of hygiene products they need to feel confident in the classroom. Not having these products can be a problem, and unfortunately, some families struggle financially to provide these essentials for their children. I do not want the lack of these to be the reason my students fail to succeed.

By donating to our project, you will not only help to improve and increase student attention and focus, but you will also ultimately help to increase their confidence.

Students will be able to simply focus on the academic material at hand, and not on whether they are worried that their hygiene is problematic.

Ms. Mikos Monarcas Academy Grades 3-5

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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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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Degree Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick Cool Rush 0.5 Ounce Case of 36 • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Degree Men Original Protection Antiperspirant Stick, Cool Rush, Trial Size 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $18.46 2 $36.92
Dove Advanced Care Travel Sized Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick for Women, Cool Essentials, for 48 Hour Protection And Soft And Comfortable Underarms, 0.5 oz, 36 Count • Amazon Business $35.64 1 $35.64
Degree Advanced Antiperspirant Deodorant 72-Hour Sweat & Odor Protection Shower Clean Antiperspirant for Women with MotionSense Technology 2.6 oz, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Secret Invisible Solid Antiperspirant and Deodorant, Powder Fresh, 0.5 Ounce Travel Size (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $9.35 2 $18.70
Poise Daily Incontinence Panty Liners, Very Light Absorbency, Long, 176 Count (4 Packs of 44) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Degree Dry Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant, Shower Clean 0.5 oz (Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Stayfree Maxi Regular Pads For Women, Wingless, Reliable Protection and Absorbency of Feminine Periods, 66 count • Amazon Business $7.48 1 $7.48
Playtex Sport Tampons with Flex-Fit Technology, Regular, Unscented - 18 Count • Amazon Business $5.19 1 $5.19

Materials cost

$208.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$242.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.71

Total project goal

$284.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $284.72

1 Donor

-$142.36

Donations toward project cost

-$121.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.35

match offer

-$142.35

Match offer toward project cost

-$121.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.35

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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