Fresh Starts: Because Every Child Deserves a Clean, Confident Day
Help me give my students access to washers and dryers so they can come to school with clean clothes, dignity, and confidence!
$2,599 goal
This project expired on August 15, 2025.
This project expired on August 15, 2025.
My Project
Many of our students come from homes facing economic hardships, and too often they arrive at school wearing clothes that haven’t been properly cleaned. This impacts not only their comfort and health but also their self-esteem and ability to focus in class.
No child should have to worry about being teased or feeling embarrassed because of something as basic as clean clothes.
Our school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment, and this laundry program would be a vital part of that mission. By adding washers and dryers to our school, we can discreetly support families in need, reduce absenteeism, and help students feel good about themselves. When children feel cared for, respected, and comfortable, they are more likely to engage in learning and show up ready to succeed. This project will help us meet the real, human needs of our students while showing them that our school community stands beside them in every way possible.
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
300 students impacted
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