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Ms. Rachel Thomas from Oakland, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Health Items to Support Healthy, Arty Kids

Help me give my students access to basic health items and books to make their school day a little more comfortable

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rachel Thomas's classroom raised $995

This project is fully funded

My Project

Simply put, my students are incredible. While incredible, they are also teenagers, meaning they are sometimes smelly, occasionally forget to brush their teeth, and are often very hungry. While they are smelly and hungry, they are also expected to learn, engage positively with their community, and be creative all at the same time. I hope to alleviate some of the stresses that can come with being a teenager at a large high school.

With these health items easily accessible to them, students will be able to feel more comfortable and ready to learn while at school.

In addition to personal health items and (mostly) healthy snacks, I also hope to add them to our small classroom library. Often students are too shy to ask for help with managing stress, identity, and understanding all of the changes happening to them and the people around them. By providing a few books that cover these topics specifically written for teens on the classroom bookshelf, I hope students can find some support in the areas they are seeking knowledge in.

Ms. Rachel Thomas Skyline High School Grades 9-12

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.

Oakland, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
RACETOP [12 oz 500 pack] Paper Coffee Cups,Paper Cups 12oz, Hot Cups, Ideal for Hot Drinks, Coffee(white) • Amazon Business $59.77 2 $119.54
Speed Stick Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Power Gel, 3 Ounce (Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $34.90 3 $104.70
Crackers Variety Pack Individually Wrapped Assortment Including Crackers and Cheese Snack Pack, Crackers with Peanut Butter, Lance, Goldfish, Ritz, Austin, Cheez-Its and More Bulk (40 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Healthy Snacks To Go (Care Package 66 Count) Healthy Mixed Snack Box & Snacks Gift Variety Pack – Arrangement for office or Home – Granola Bars • Amazon Business $39.69 2 $79.38
Mind Reader Network Collection, 5-Compartment Tea Organizer, 120 Tea Bag Capacity, Countertop Organizer, Metal Mesh, Black • Amazon Business $31.04 2 $62.08
Bigelow Herbal Tea 6 Flavor Variety Pack, Caffeine Free, (Pack of 6) 118 Tea Bags Total • Amazon Business $21.63 2 $43.26
3 Tier Stackable Narrow Wire Basket for Pantry Organization and Storage, Metal Snack Organizer, Multifunctional Storage Basket for Snacks Fruits Vegetables Canned Food Soda Drinks, White • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
LBTING Cup Dispenser, Water Cooler Pull Type Cup Holder Fits 7oz - 12oz Cone or Flat Bottom Cups, Paste or Screw Plate Wall Mount, 16.9" Tube Length Black • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Tampax Pearl Tampons Multipack, Light/Regular/Super Absorbency, with Leakguard Braid, Unscented, 94 Count • Amazon Business $20.94 1 $20.94
Stuff That Sucks: A Teen's Guide to Accepting What You Can't Change and Committing to What You Can (The Instant Help Solutions Series) • Amazon Business $17.96 1 $17.96
Trans Teen Survival Guide • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
How to They/Them: A Visual Guide to Nonbinary Pronouns and the World of Gender Fluidity • Amazon Business $17.39 1 $17.39
The ABC's of LGBT+: (Gender Identity Book for Teens, Teen & Young Adult LGBT Issues) • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Superfruit Bulk Variety Pack, Gluten Free, 0.8 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Crest Cavity Regular Toothpaste, Travel Size .85 oz. (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $15.73 1 $15.73
Gender Identity Workbook for Teens: Practical Exercises to Navigate Your Exploration, Support Your Journey, and Celebrate Who You Are • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Wait, What?: A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Anxiety Relief for Teens: Essential CBT Skills and Mindfulness Practices to Overcome Anxiety and Stress • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Imozai Organic Green Tea Bags 100 Count Individually Wrapped • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Amazon Basic Care Cherry Cough Drops, 160 count (Previously SoundHealth) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Always Maxi Feminine Pads For Women, Size 1 Regular Absorbency, Without Wings, Unscented, 48 Count • Amazon Business $6.27 1 $6.27

Materials cost

$736.63

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$67.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$845.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.13

Total project goal

$994.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$994.21

3 Donors

-$497.10

Donations toward project cost

-$422.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.56

match offer

-$497.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$422.54

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.57

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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