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Ms. Bates 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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Fresh After Fitness: Promoting Hygiene in Gym Class

Help me give my students a way to stay clean, confident, and focused throughout the school day.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bates's classroom raised $371

This project is fully funded

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I’m writing to ask for your support in helping our students stay clean, confident, and focused throughout the school day.

After participating in gym class and physical activities, many of our students lack access to basic hygiene items.

We’re seeking donations of deodorant, wet wipes, and feminine hygiene products to offer them a simple but important way to freshen up and feel comfortable afterward. These items help support not just physical well-being, but also emotional confidence and dignity, especially during the school day.

Even small donations of travel-sized or individually wrapped products would go a long way in helping our students feel supported and cared for. Our goal is to make these supplies available discreetly and respectfully in the gym area.

Project tagged as

Chicago, IL
Grades 6-8
Gym & Fitness
Health & Wellness
Traditional School
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Bates Cuffe Math Science Technical Academy Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Cottonelle Fresh Care On-The-Go Flushable Wet Wipes, Adult Wet Wipes, 24 On-The-Go Pack, 14 Wipes Per Pack (336 Total Wipes), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $24.90 4 $99.60

Degree Travel Deodorant Variety 72-Pack (36 Cool Rush + 36 Shower Clean) – 72H Body Heat Activated Mini Antiperspirant, 0.5 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $79.91 1 $79.91

Degree Advanced Antiperspirant Deodorant Dry Spray 72-Hour Sweat and Odor Protection Sheer Powder Deodorant Spray For Women With MotionSense Technology 3.8 oz, Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $17.34 2 $34.68

6 Cans of Dove Men+Care Invisible Dry 150ml Anti-Perspirant Anti-Transpirant Spray • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49

Always Ultra Thin Feminine Pads For Women, Size 2 Long Super Absorbency, With Wings, Unscented, 32 Count • Amazon Business $5.47 4 $21.88

Tampax Pearl Tampons Trio Pack, with LeakGuard Braid, Regular/Super/Super Plus Absorbency, Unscented, 47 Count • Amazon Business $10.47 2 $20.94

Materials cost			$280.50
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.21
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$314.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$55.54
Total project goal			$370.25
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$370.25
4 Donors			-$184.54
Donations toward project cost			-$157.86
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$26.68
match offer			-$184.53
Match offer toward project cost			-$156.85
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$27.68
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$1.18
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Fresh After Fitness: Promoting Hygiene in Gym Class

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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