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Mrs. Alford from Bolingbrook IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fresh Starts: Supporting Student Hygiene With a Washer and Dryer

Help me give my students and school a washer and dryer to help keep us neat and clean!

  • 14 donors
  • $1,208 still needed

expires Jun 30

  • 14 donors
  • $1,208 still needed
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We're in need of a washer and dryer at school. Without these handy machines, dealing with spills and accidents can be a real hassle. But it's not just about the mess – it's also about our students' hygiene and self-esteem.

Being able to quickly clean up after accidents means our kids can get back to feeling fresh and confident, which is super important for their well-being.

Plus, it's all about keeping our school clean and comfy for the kiddos. So, we're reaching out to see if any of you awesome folks would be willing to chip in to help us get these essential appliances. Every little bit counts, and we'd be super grateful for your support. Let's make our school even better together!

Mrs. Alford
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LG - 4.5 Cu. Ft. HE Smart Front Load Washer and 7.4 Cu. Ft. Electric Dryer WashTower with Built-In Intelligence - White • Best Buy Education $1,465.41 1 $1,465.41

Materials cost

$1,465.41

Vendor shipping charges

 $125.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$21.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,642.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$289.83

Total project goal

$1,932.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,932.22

3 Donors

-$710.00

Donations toward project cost

-$616.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.00

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 $1,207.22

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