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Ms. Hawkins from Detroit, MI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Gompers' Caring Closet

Help me give my students the basic needs with grocery bags, throw blankets, and more that they request when entering our building because we want our students to feel supported and cared for daily.

  • $437 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

As a school social worker, many students come to my office at the start of their morning requesting basic items they need. We host a lot of families and many siblings are affected by the same issues daily.

We created this as a place in the school that students can visit on their own as needed to "shop" for supplies such as deodorant, lotion, t-shirts, sanitary napkins, sanitizer, and so on.

Bags are provided so that students can be discreet about what they take if they choose to be. They do not need to ask permission to take something, and everything is free. Please help us grow this new student support initiative and help our kids feel calm and supported throughout their day.

Ms. Hawkins Gompers Elementary Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Hawkins

Detroit, MI 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

899 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
NERUB 10 Pack Reusable Reinforced Handle Grocery Bags - Heavy Duty Large Shopping Totes with Thick Plastic Bottom can hold 40 lbs • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
Amazon Basics Shaggy Long Fur Faux Fur Sherpa Throw Blanket, 50"x60" - Dark Gray • Amazon Business $16.79 2 $33.58
The Children's Place boys Short Sleeve Basic Layering T-shirt T Shirt, White 3 Pack, Medium US • Amazon Business $13.15 2 $26.30
Facial Tissues Packs, Pocket Tissues Travel Size Mini Cute Print Designed 3 Ply Tissue for Kid School Travel Camping Office Store Car Bulk Wedding Party Favors Supplies, 16 Packs of 960 Total Tissues • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
First Period Kit for Girls 10-12 for School- Sanitary Pads, Wipes, Panty Liners, Disposal Bags and Zippered Carry-All Bag (1-Pack: Bag Color Varies) • Amazon Business $23.96 1 $23.96
Nature's Beauty Lavender Chamomile Sleep Body Lotion Multi-Pack - Lightweight, Non-Greasy Moisturizer to Sooth & Relax Dry Skin, Made w/ Coconut, Jojoba + Moringa Seed Oils, 8 oz (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
EOOUT 20 Pack A5 Kraft Notebooks, Lined Journal Bulk with Rainbow Spine, 10 Colors, 60 Pages Soft Cover Composition Notebooks for Women Girls Kids, School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Honeydak 12 Pieces Mini Wet Hair Brush Travel Detangling Brush Soft Bristles Wet Dry Hair Brush Kids Hair Brush for Most Hair Types with Ease Knots Without Tears or Breakage (Cute Colors) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
First Aid Only 298 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Emergency Kit (FAO-442) • Amazon Business $18.46 1 $18.46
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gel Infused with Essential Oils, Scented Variety Pack, 1 fl oz Travel Size Flip Cap Bottles (Box of 12 Bottles)- 3901-24-CMRMETRY • Amazon Business $15.78 1 $15.78
Ban Shower Fresh 24-hour Invisible Antiperspirant, Solid Deodorant for Women and Men, Underarm Wetness Protection, with Odor-fighting Ingredients, 2.6 Ounce (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $15.16 1 $15.16
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 $15.09 1 $15.09
Simnice 60 Colors Silk Large Satin Hair Scrunchies Elastic Hair Bobbles Ponytail Holder Hair Scrunchy Vintage Hair Ties Accessories for Women Girls • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Band-Aid Brand Ourtone Adhesive Bandages, Flexible Protection & Care of Minor Cuts & Scrapes, Quilt-Aid Pad for Painful Wounds, BR55, Assorted Sizes, 30 ct, Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $11.30 1 $11.30
Goiple Edge Control Wax for Women Strong Hold Non-greasy Edge Smoother Strawberry Scent (4oz Edge Control + 0.7oz Travel Szie Edge Control Wax + Edge Brushes*2+Tie Band*2) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Color Changing Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 6 Pack - Fidget Toys with High Resistance - Sensory Stress Toys and Anxiety Relief ADHD Fidget Toys by Beyond Innoventions • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
FOVURTE Bamboo Cotton Swabs 400 count, Organic Cotton Buds for Ears, Natural Wooden Cotton Swabs Ears • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
7 inch All Purpose Hair Comb. Hair Cutting Combs. Barber’s & Hairstylist Combs. Fresh Mix 12 Units. • Amazon Business $8.45 1 $8.45

Materials cost

$335.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$371.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.47

Total project goal

$436.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$436.47

1 Donor

-$436.47

Donations toward project cost

-$371.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.47

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$0.00

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