Fresh Start: Providing Toiletries for Students in Need
Help me give my students the basics they need: daily essentials. Donate toiletries now!
$1,220 goal
This project expired on July 29, 2024.
This project expired on July 29, 2024.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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 have been working with an amazing group of students who are in desperate need of your support. My students have been arriving (rolling admission) from different countries which include: Afghanistan, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, New Guinea, Nigeria, Egypt, Brazil, Senegal, and Mexico to name a few. These wonderful students have all experienced personal events that continue to impact them emotionally, socially, and academically. We are reaching out to you with a heartfelt appeal to support high school students in our community who are facing financial challenges. Many of our fellow students are struggling to afford basic toiletry items due to financial hardships at home.
Our goal is to alleviate this burden by organizing a donation drive for toiletries such as toothpaste, shampoo, soap, and feminine hygiene products.
By coming together as a community, we can ensure that every student has access to these essential items and can attend school feeling clean, confident, and ready to learn.
For some students, the inability to afford toiletries can lead to embarrassment, self-consciousness, and even absenteeism. By providing these items, we not only meet a practical need but also contribute to the emotional well-being and academic success of our fellow students.
We kindly ask for your support in the form of donations. Whether it's a dollar or more, every contribution makes a difference. Your generosity will directly benefit students in need within our school community.
Thank you for considering our appeal and for your generosity. Your support will not only provide toiletries but also demonstrate the strength of our community and our commitment to supporting each other in times of need.
More than three‑quarters of 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
170 students impacted
Boost your odds
Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.
You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.
BILLIONHATS 72 Pack Men Cotton Briefs in Bulk for Homeless Shelter Donating, Wholesale Underwear for Mens
• Amazon Business
$151.70
1
$151.70
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
$52.99
2
$105.98
Degree Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick Cool Rush 0.5 Ounce Case of 36
• Amazon Business
$38.82
2
$77.64
meekoo 200 Set Disposable Toothbrush with Toothpaste Individually Wrapped Travel Toothbrush Kit Homeless Hygiene Kit Bulk for Travel Hotel Shelter Homeless Nursing Home(Gold, Classic)
• Amazon Business
$48.99
1
$48.99
Crest Kids Toothpaste - Sparkle Fun (pack Of 72)
• Amazon Business
$24.39
2
$48.78
Treela 300 Pcs Large Body Wipes Individually Wrapped Bath Wipes for Adults Bathing No Rinse Shower Wipes Bulk Deodorant for Homeless Personal Cleansing Wipes for Travel Gym(White, 7.09 x 9.84)
• Amazon Business
$42.79
1
$42.79
Dial Deodorant Hotel bar soap - Travel Size Body Moisturizing Bath Soaps Wrapped Sachets for Hotels, Rentals, Camping, Guest Room, Charity Pack Mild & Fresh Scent 50 White Bars Per Case # 1 1/2 Small
• Amazon Business
$20.99
2
$41.98
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Travel Size Pure BlueSeal Original 1.7oz (50ml) (12 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$20.00
2
$40.00
Mouthwash Travel Size, Portable Original Mint, 35ml/1.2oz (24 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$19.59
2
$39.18
JaGely 100 Pairs Thin Low Cut Ankle Socks Bulk for Women Men Unisex Cotton Socks Breathable No Show Socks Casual Athletic Socks Pack Homeless Gifts Winter Spring Black, Grey, White
• Amazon Business
$34.99
1
$34.99
BERGMAN KELLY Travel Size Lotion (1 fl oz, 100 PK, White Tea), Delight Your Guests with a Revitalizing and Refreshing Body Lotion, Quality Mini and Small Size Guest Hotel Toiletries in Bulk
• Amazon Business
$32.98
1
$32.98
Tampax Pocket Radiant Compact Tampons Multi Pack, Regular/Super Absorbency with BPA-Free Plastic Applicator and LeakGuard Braid, Unscented, 28 Count x 3 Packs (84 count total)
• Amazon Business
$26.97
1
$26.97
Eco Amenities Travel Size Shampoo and Conditioner Sets - 2 in 1 Hotel Shampoo and Conditioner Supplies for Guests - Refreshing Bulk Travel Size Toiletries - 10ml, 100 Sachets pack, Green Tea Scent
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Summer's Eve Golden Glamour Daily Refreshing Feminine Wipes, Removes Odor, pH balanced, 16 Count (Pack of 6)
• Amazon Business
$12.20
1
$12.20
Whitmor Door Shoe Bag Hanging Organizer-12 Pair-24 Oversized Pockets, 1 Organizer, Clear
• Amazon Business
Hair Ties, 260 PCS Black Hair Ties for Women or Men, Ponytail Holders, Premium Elastic Hair Ties for Thick Hair, Hair Bands for Women's Hair, Hair Tie, Hair Elastics, Hair Band-120PCS 4mm, 140PCS 3mm
• Amazon Business
$7.97
1
$7.97
Life Savers Wint O Green Mints Candy Bag, 6.25 oz (NFG885041)
• Quill.com
$3.89
2
$7.78
Materials cost
$991.31
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$14.87
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,036.18
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$182.86
Total project goal
$1,219.04
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Torres and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NY","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":1220,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/fresh-start-providing-toiletries-for-st/8259668/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":170,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Torres","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"1162057863","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Long Is. City","teachersOnPage":[983240],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":8259668,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":1111,"schoolName":"Long Island City High School","authorIds":{"983240":{"owner":"Mrs. Torres","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8259668],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp983240_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y534&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763777092189","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":23,"teacherChallengeId":345342,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":983240,"schoolCounty":"Queens","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NY","name":"New York"}}
