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Mrs. Swaim from Van Buren, AR is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Swaim's classroom raised $251

Good Personal Hygiene Helps Us Feel Better

Help me give my students access to personal hygiene products that they may not be able to obtain otherwise.

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Mrs. Swaim Thicksten Center for Learning
Van Buren, AR Grades 9-12

My Project

Personal hygiene is an essential aspect of maintaining good health and well-being. This is especially important for students who are still in the process of maturing.

By providing personal hygiene products to students, we can make a significant difference in their learning.

These products will help them stay clean and healthy. They will also make a difference in their lives by helping them to feel more comfortable and confident. All of these products can help students boost their self-esteem and confidence. Imagine not having access to deodorant, body wash, shampoo, and chapstick.

By helping to provide these items, together we can create a better learning environment for all students, and in turn, help to improve their overall academic performance.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

60 students impacted 5 donors
Mrs. Swaim Thicksten Center for Learning Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Van Buren, AR View local requests

More than half 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

60 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Degree Men Original Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant, Cool Rush, 0.5 Oz (Pack of 36), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $42.47 1 $42.47
Degree Advanced Antiperspirant Deodorant 72-Hour Sweat & Odor Protection Shower Clean Antiperspirant for Women with MotionSense Technology, 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $39.18 1 $39.18
Freshscent Body Wash 1oz (100 Pack) Hotel Travel Size, Bulk Amenities and Toiletries for Hospitality • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Chap-Lip Vitamin E Lip Balm with Coconut Oil - Lip Moisturizer Treatment - Moisturizing, Soothing, & Refreshing, Total Hydration Treatment & Lip Therapy - Assortment of 6 Refreshing Flavors, 60 Count • Amazon Business $27.94 1 $27.94
Freshscent Shampoo 1oz (50 Pack) Hotel Travel Size, Bulk Amenities and Toiletries for Hospitality • Amazon Business $22.45 1 $22.45

Materials cost

$166.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$213.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.64

Total project goal

$250.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $250.91

4 Donors

-$249.14

Donations toward project cost

-$213.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.87

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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 $0.00

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