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Ms. Trychon from Worcester, MA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fresh Starts: Empowering Students with Personal Hygiene Essentials!

Help me give my students essential personal hygiene products like hair care, deodorant, toothbrushes, and skin care items to promote their confidence and well-being.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Trychon's classroom raised $393

This project is fully funded

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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

Every student deserves to feel confident and healthy, but many of our young learners struggle to access basic personal hygiene essentials. This project aims to provide our students with essential hygiene products, including hair care items, deodorant, toothbrushes, and skin care products. By ensuring that every student has access to these necessities, we can foster a positive and supportive learning environment where they can focus on their education without the worry of personal hygiene.

For many of our students, personal hygiene can be a challenge due to financial constraints.

Without proper access to hygiene products, students may feel embarrassed, lack confidence, or even face bullying. This can significantly impact their mental well-being and academic performance. By providing these essential items, we can help students feel good about themselves and create a more inclusive environment that promotes learning and self-esteem.

Ms. Trychon Union Hill School Grades 3-5

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.

Worcester, MA 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

40 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Degree Antiperspirant Deodorant 0.5 Ounce Variety Pack 36 Cool & Rush 36 Shower Clean • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
Oral Care 2-Piece Travel Size Set w/ Toothpaste & Folding Toothbrush (Pack of 12), Colors May Vary, TSA Approved • Amazon Business $20.22 2 $40.44
Tampax Radiant Tampons Multipack, Regular/Super/Super Plus Absorbency, With Leakguard Braid, Unscented, 28 Count x 4 Packs (112 Count total) • Amazon Business $30.70 1 $30.70
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 $28.29 1 $28.29
Mini Hair Brush 28 Pack, ANSLCA Bulk Hair Brushes Mini Brush Set - Include 14 Travel Brush for Hair + 14 Fine Wide Detangling Hair Combs Wet Dry Hair for Girls Women Boys Men Kids (Stylish Colorful) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Wellsley Farms Chewy Chocolate Granola Bar 0.88 oz. 60 Bars/Box (220-00538) • Staples $24.16 1 $24.16
OWill 7-Pack Plastic Storage Bins and Baskets for Efficient Home Classroom Organization - Small Containers in Multiple Colors for Kitchen, Cupboard box, and Bathroom Organizer on Shelves and Tubs • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Browndages: Assorted SKIN TONE Bandages (20 count, latex free adhesive wound care) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $4.00 4 $16.00
Hygiene... You Stink! (Building Relationships) • Amazon Business $10.85 1 $10.85
30 Pack Combs Individually Wrapped, Widen Combs In Bulk Individually Wrapped,Bulk Combs For Homeless Individually Wrapped For Hotel,Airbnb,Shelter/Homeless/Nursing Home/Charity(Black,30) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
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

Materials cost

$299.37

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$333.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.92

Total project goal

$392.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$392.78

10 Donors

-$372.19

Donations toward project cost

-$333.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.33

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.59

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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