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Ms. Berenice 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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Healthy Hearts, Happy Minds: Tools for Strong Girls

Help me give my students tools for healthy relationships and emotional well being!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Berenice's classroom raised $388

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

As a school counselor, I'm excited to start my first girls group this year, focusing on building healthy relationships and supporting emotional well-being. I'm reaching out for your help to equip my students with essential tools that promote mindfulness, stress relief, and self-expression as we navigate these important conversations.

With these materials, my students will feel empowered, supported, and equipped to build long lasting relationships.

Our group will benefit from sensory relaxing sand pictures to aid in discussions about emotions and create a calming environment for self-reflection. We'll also use plush stuffed animals for emotional support, and notebook journals for personal writing and growth.

In addition, I am requesting aquaphor lip therapy and vaseline lip therapy to ensure my students feel nurtured, as well as mechanical pencils to encourage creativity and collaboration. For a little treat and to help create a cozy environment, we would also love to have hot chips snacks for the girls to enjoy during out sessions.

To ensure confidentiality and a sense of comfort, I'm requesting a JBL mini speaker for private group sessions, helping the girls feel safe and supported as they work through important conversations about building healthy relationships.

Your donation will help create a safe space where they can grow, learn, and thrive.

Ms. Berenice Elmhurst United Middle 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.

Oakland, CA 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

670 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aquaphor Lip Repair Tubes, Lip Ointment for Chapped Lips, Moisturizing Lip Balm, Two 0.35 ounce tubes • Amazon Business $7.21 10 $72.10
JBL Clip 4 - Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker, big audio and punchy bass, integrated carabiner, IP67 waterproof and dustproof, 10 hours of playtime, speaker for home, outdoor and travel (Pink) • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
feela 5 Pack Notebooks Journals Bulk, Hardcover Classic Ruled Lined Journals with Pen Holder for Women Girls School Business Supplies, with 5 Black Pens, 120 GSM, 5.1”x8.3”, A5, Mild Colors • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
feela 5 Pack Notebooks Journals Bulk, Hardcover Classic Ruled Lined Journals with Pen Holder for Women Girls School Business Supplies, with 5 Black Pens, 120 GSM, 5.1”x8.3”, A5, Pastel Colors • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
Cheetos Cheese Flavored Snacks, Flamin' Hot Mix Variety Pack, (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $22.43 1 $22.43
Fidget Rings for Anxiety 8pcs Stainless Steel Spinner Ring Anti Anxiety Ring Spinning Moon Star Cool Stress Relieving Rings for Women Men • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
AIXINI Cute Panda Unicorn Plush Pillow 8" Pandacorn Stuffed Animal, Soft Kawaii Panda Plushie with Pink Unicorn Outfit Costume Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Arthink Moving Sand Art Picture in Motion Round Glass 3D Deep Sea Landscape, Calming Fidget Dynamic Sand Art Sandscapes, Sensory Relaxing Desktop Decor Art(7 inch, Blue) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Vaseline Lip Therapy Variety 3-Pack – Original, Rosy Lips, Cocoa Butter Mini Lip Balms for Soft, Deliciously Kissable Lips, 0.25 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy Lips 3-Pack – Mini Lip Balms for Soft, Pink Lips, 0.25 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
Vaseline Lip Therapy Original – Mini Vaseline Lip Balm, Hydrating Petroleum Jelly, Clear Lip Gloss, Travel-Size, 0.25 Oz Ea (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $9.05 1 $9.05
BIC Xtra-Smooth Pastel Mechanical Pencils with Erasers, Medium Point (0.7mm), 40-Count Pack, Bulk Mechanical Pencils for School or Office Supplies • Amazon Business $8.34 1 $8.34

Materials cost

$270.68

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$329.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.15

Total project goal

$387.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$387.66

1 Donor

-$387.66

Donations toward project cost

-$329.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.15

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$0.00

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