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Ms. Burks from Selma AL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Extraordinary Essentials

Help me give my students toiletry and personal items to use at school.

  • $1,003 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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

Believe it or not, it’s common for kids (tweens and teens) to start becoming less concerned about their personal hygiene when they reach middle and high school. In some cases, young adults can also become lazy with their hygiene, which is part of the reason life skills programs have become very popular in schools today. Poor hygiene in teens can not only cause medical concerns such as developing acne, infections or rashes, but can also contributed to being a victim of bullying by becoming known at school (or in the neighborhood) as the kid with bad hygiene. Especially with preteens and teenagers, it can be very damaging to their self-esteem. As a high school counselor, teaching students to have high self-esteem is a vital part of their growing phase. When a student hygiene is not on point, chronic absenteeism occurs because they are ashamed or embarrassed to attend school. Sometimes, my students are faced with not having the personal items they need at home. I feel that if I'm able to provide care packages for them to take home or have those needed personal items for them at school, I can help contribute to increasing their self esteem, attendance, and personal awareness of healthy hygiene.

Ms. Burks
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Degree Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick Cool Rush 0.5 Ounce Case of 36 • Amazon Business $43.99 2 $87.98
Dove Men+Care Body and Face Wash for Healthier and Stronger Skin Clean Comfort Effectively Washes Away Bacteria While Nourishing Your Skin 3 oz, 24 count • Amazon Business $35.76 2 $71.52
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel, Clean Scent, 1 fl oz Travel Size flip-Cap Bottle (Pack of 72) - 3901-72-CMR • Amazon Business $47.33 1 $47.33
60 Pieces Canvas Makeup Bags Bulk Cute Travel Cosmetic Bags Makeup Pouch Multipurpose Blank Small Travel Toiletry Bag with Zipper for Travel Women Girls Pencil Craft , 9.8 x 5 x 2 Inches(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Akro-Mils 24 Cabinet 10724, Plastic Parts Storage Hardware and Craft Cabinet, (20-Inch W x 6-Inch D x 16-Inch H), Black • Amazon Business $41.55 1 $41.55
Scope Travel Size Mouthwash Classic Original Mint 1.2 Oz 48 Pack • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Summer’s Eve Simply Sensitive Daily Gentle Feminine Wipes, pH balanced, 16 Count, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $20.21 2 $40.42
Vaseline Blue Seal Series (Variety 4 Pack)Cocoa Butter, Vitamin E, Aloe fresh, Original • Amazon Business $6.30 6 $37.80
Dove Beauty Bar Gentle Skin Cleanser Moisturizing for Gentle Soft Skin Care Original Made With 1/4 Moisturizing Cream, 2.6 Ounce (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $37.15 1 $37.15
Crest Cavity Regular Toothpaste, Travel Size .85 oz. (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $17.61 2 $35.22
Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand & Face wipes, Citrus Scent Singles, 24 Count (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $17.60 2 $35.20
CHAP-LIP Lip Balm 60 Ct. with Fruit Flavors, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil | Moisturizing Vitamin E & Total Hydration Treatment & Soothing Lip Therapy • Amazon Business $31.98 1 $31.98
Jergens Ultra Healing Dry Skin Moisturizer, Travel Size Body and Hand Lotion, for Extra Dry Skin, Use After Washing Hands, HYDRALUCENCE blend, Vitamins C, E, B5, 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $15.90 2 $31.80
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 $30.29 1 $30.29
150 Pieces Individually Wrapped Toothbrushes Manual Disposable Travel Toothbrush Medium Soft Bristle Tooth Brush Travel Toothbrush Bulk Toothbrushes for Hotel, Guest, Adults, Kids, Multi Color • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Tide Single Machine Load Original Scent Detergent Liquid - 24 per case. • Amazon Business $24.92 1 $24.92
Always Ultra Thin Feminine Pads with Wings for Women, Size 4, Overnight Absorbency, Unscented, 26 Count (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Always Ultra Thin Feminine Pads For Women, Size 2 Long Super Absorbency, With Wings, Unscented, 58 Count • Amazon Business $8.82 2 $17.64
COLGATE Travel Size Mouthwash Alcohol-Free, Total Advanced Peppermint Blast Travel Mouthwash Bottle, 2 fluid ounces/ 60ML | Case of 24 bottles (167129) • Amazon Business $17.50 1 $17.50
Tic Tac Fresh Mint - Pillow Pack (pack of 100) • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
DUDE Wipes On-The-Go Flushable Wet Wipes - 1 Pack, 30 Wipes - Unscented Extra-Large Individually Wrapped Wipes with Vitamin E & Aloe - Septic and Sewer Safe • Amazon Business $9.48 1 $9.48

Materials cost

$749.59

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$61.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$851.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.34

Total project goal

$1,002.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,002.26

3 Donors

-$1,002.26

Donations toward project cost

-$851.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$150.34

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