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

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Fresh Start: Empowering Students with Hygiene Essentials

Help me give my students hygiene products to help boost self confidence and comfort!

  • 7 donors
  • $494 still needed

expires Jan 27

  • 7 donors
  • $494 still needed
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The "Fresh Start: Empowering Students with Hygiene Essentials" project is designed to provide middle school students with hygiene essentials such as deodorant to help them feel confident and comfortable during the school day. For many adolescents, middle school can be a time of heightened self-consciousness, and personal hygiene plays a significant role in their self-esteem. With your generous donations, we are able to ensure that every student has access to this basic yet important item, allowing them to focus on their studies without the worry of feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable. By addressing this need, we are fostering a positive school environment where students can thrive academically and socially.

This project not only promotes hygiene but also boosts students' confidence, helping them feel more at ease in their classrooms and with their peers.

Many families face financial challenges, making it difficult to provide these personal care items, and your support is a critical step in ensuring that all students have the tools they need to succeed. Together, we are creating an inclusive and supportive school culture where every student can approach their day with dignity and focus on their learning. Thank you for helping make a meaningful difference in their lives!

Ms. Black South Hampton K-8 School Grades 6-8

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.

Birmingham, AL 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

250 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Degree Advanced 72H Shower Clean Antiperspirant for Women, 0.5 oz Stick, 12 Sticks/Dispensit Box, 12 Dispensit Boxes/Carton • Quill.com $275.99 1 $275.99
Dove Men+Care Antiperspirant Deodorant Dry Spray Clean Comfort 24 count For Men 72-hour Sweat and Odor Protection with Triple Defense Technology 1 oz • Amazon Business $59.76 2 $119.52
Degree Men’s Travel Deodorant Cool Rush 36-Pack – 72H Body Heat Activated Mini Antiperspirant, 0.5 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $35.64 3 $106.92

Materials cost

$502.43

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$40.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$580.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.52

Total project goal

$683.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$683.44

6 Donors

-$190.00

Donations toward project cost

-$161.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.50

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$493.44

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