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Mr. Rowe from Bakersfield, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Germs Away Vacuums Away!

Help me give my students a vacuum, wipes and a broom set for a clean and disinfected classroom free of germs!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Rowe's classroom raised $415

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

Help us instill good hygiene habits in our students by supporting our cleanliness initiative! We're seeking funding to provide our classroom with essential cleaning supplies like a vacuum, broom/dustpan, and Lysol wipes.

With these tools, our kids will actively participate in maintaining a clean and healthy learning environment.

Your contribution will teach them responsibility and the importance of cleanliness, ensuring a safer, more pleasant space for everyone. Let's empower our students to take pride in their surroundings and cultivate lifelong habits of cleanliness. Donate today to support their educational journey!"

Mr. Rowe Whitley TK-8 School Grades 6-8

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.

Bakersfield, CA View local requests

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

31 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shark IX141 Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum with XL Dust Cup, LED Headlights, Removable Handheld, Crevice Tool & Pet Multi-Tool, 40min Runtime, Grey/Iris, 7.5 lbs • Amazon Business $199.95 1 $199.95
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, For Disinfecting and Cleaning, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 80 Count (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $18.41 4 $73.64
Casabella Basics 2-Piece Angled Broom and Dustpan Cleaning Set, Silver/Green • Amazon Business $17.70 1 $17.70

Materials cost

$291.29

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$352.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.17

Total project goal

$414.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $414.48

7 Donors

-$269.66

Donations toward project cost

-$235.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.65

Matching donations from our partners

-$138.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$117.30

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.82

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 $0.00

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