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Ms. Fondren from Greer SC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

GMS Caring Closet

Help me give my students confidence and care through the GMS Caring Closet.

  • $986 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

Students at my school come from a wide variety of racial and cultural backgrounds. We use that diversity to build a school climate in which students are celebrated for who they are and the different life experiences they bring to our school every day. Through a program called Capturing Kids' Hearts, strong character is both highly valued and taught every day.

Many of our 6th-8th grade students live with relatives, have to take care of younger siblings, and/or experience high levels of transience that can interfere with their education.

Over 70% of our students come from low social-economic backgrounds. Students at my school want to learn and be successful in life, but for some, obstacles have been put in their way that they are working to overcome.

I love my school and the diversity of the student body. I witness smiling faces and acts of kindness every day. The students at my school deserve the opportunity to learn, dream, be successful, and have their social emotional needs met. Many of our students see the school building and the community within our walls as their safe spaces.

My Project

Our students come to school to be equipped as life long learners but what we have seen throughout the years is that when social and emotional needs are not met, they are unable to fully thrive in their academics. 70% of students at Greer Middle School receive free or reduced lunch. While resiliency has become a learned skill, these students often lack the education and resources of how to best take care of themselves as growing adolescents.

The Caring Closet at Greer Middle School will provide a safe and confidential space of essential items for our students such as personal hygiene items, new undergarments, and wash cloths.

All students will have the opportunity to access it. Our hope is that the closet will continue to grow in the years ahead and stay stocked with items our students need.

Will you help the students of Greer Middle School thrive as the life long learners they want to become?

Ms. Fondren
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Essentials Women's 10-Pack Cotton Lightly Cushioned No-Show Socks, Black, Shoe Size: 6-9 • Amazon Business $15.00 8 $120.00
Degree Shower Clean Dry Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick, 0.5 oz (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $33.90 3 $101.70
Crest 3D White Brilliance Toothpaste, Vibrant Peppermint, Travel Size, 0.85 oz (24g) - Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $12.04 8 $96.32
Fruit of the Loom Men's Dual Defense No Show Socks 12 Pair, black/Grey, Shoe Size: 6-12 • Amazon Business $11.97 6 $71.82
Curél Skincare Curél Daily Healing Body Lotion for Dry Skin, Travel Size Lotion Set, Body and Hand Lotion, with Advanced Ceramide Complex, Repairs Moisture Barrier, Unscented, 30 Fl Oz • Amazon Business $23.06 3 $69.18
Dial Skin Care Bar Soap, White Tea, 4 Ounce, 20 Bars • Amazon Business $11.98 3 $35.94
Fruit of the Loom Men's Micro-Stretch Boxer Briefs, black/Gray, Meduim • Amazon Business $16.96 2 $33.92
Fruit of the Loom Men's Micro-Stretch Boxer Briefs, black/Gray, Large • Amazon Business $16.96 2 $33.92
Fruit of the Loom Men's Micro-Stretch Boxer Briefs, black/Gray, Small • Amazon Business $16.96 2 $33.92
Utopia Towels Cotton Washcloths Set - Pack of 24 - 100% Ring Spun Cotton, Premium Quality Flannel Face Cloths, Highly Absorbent and Soft Feel Fingertip Towels (Turquoise, 12 x 12 Inches) • Amazon Business $16.94 2 $33.88
100 Pack Toothbrush Standard Classic Medium Soft Individually Wrapped • Amazon Business $16.29 2 $32.58
Airacker Ankle Athletic Running Socks Cushioned Breathable Low Cut Sports Tab Socks for Men and Women (6 Pairs) (Black, Shoe Size: 9-12) • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Hanes Women's 10 Pack Cotton Bikini Panty, Assorted, Size 6 • Amazon Business $10.84 1 $10.84
Hanes Women's 10 Pack Cotton Bikini Panty, Assorted, Size 8 • Amazon Business $10.84 1 $10.84
Hanes Women's 10 Pack Cotton Bikini Panty, Assorted, Size 7 • Amazon Business $10.84 1 $10.84
Hanes Women's 10 Pack Cotton Bikini Panty, Assorted, Size 5 • Amazon Business $10.84 1 $10.84
Embroidex Sewing Kit for Home, Travel & Emergencies - Filled with Quality Notions Scissor & Thread - Great Gift • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Plackers Micro Mint Dental Floss Picks with Travel Case, 12 Count (Color may vary) • Amazon Business $0.97 3 $2.91

Materials cost

$744.42

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$52.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$838.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.89

Total project goal

$985.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$985.96

11 Donors

-$850.38

Donations toward project cost

-$744.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$105.81

match offer

-$110.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$93.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.58

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$0.00

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