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Ms. Cruz from Washington, DC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Healthy Kids

Help me give my students hygiene supplies to feel great and ready for learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cruz's classroom raised $453

This project is fully funded

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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

My students are capable of all things great when they put their minds to it. I admire their resilience despite some may be experiencing challenges. My students experience hardships, leading to unstable housing, food, clothing and accessibility to hygiene supplies.

I would like to be able to provide students with supplies such as body wash, deodorant, pads, tampons and many other items to stay clean and hygienic.

Any support for the students would be appreciated, they sometimes have a hard time finding the funds to meet these basic needs. Any help to our students is meaningful and makes a great deal of a difference.

Ms. Cruz Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy Grades 9-12

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

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.

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More than a third 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

HBCU Alum 200 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dove 0% Aluminum Deodorant Dry Spray Cotton Flower & Sandalwood 3 Count for 48-Hour Protection Aluminum Free 4 oz • Amazon Business $23.82 3 $71.46
Method Body Wash, Wind Down, 18 oz, 6 pack, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $45.84 1 $45.84
Method Body Wash, Berry Balance, Paraben and Phthalate Free, 18 oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $42.93 1 $42.93
hello Activated Charcoal Epic Whitening Fluoride Free Toothpaste, Fresh Mint + Coconut Oil, Vegan & SLS Free • Amazon Business $5.74 5 $28.70
Men's Natural Deodorant - Aluminum-Free Deodorant from Dr. Squatch - Natural Deodorizer - made w/charcoal - Deodorant for Men - Smell fresh with Rainforest Rapids and Wood Barrel Bourbon (2 Pk) • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Colgate 360 Optic White Advanced Whitening Toothbrush, Adult Medium Toothbrush with Whitening Cups, Helps Whiten Teeth and Removes Odor Causing Bacteria, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $7.60 3 $22.80
Rael Pads For Women, Organic Cotton Cover Pads - Regular Absorbency, Unscented, Ultra Thin Pads with Wings for Women (Regular, 56 Total) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Rael Pads for Women, Organic Cotton Cover - Period Pads with Wings, Feminine Care, Sanitary Napkins, Heavy Absorbency, Unscented (Large, 48 Count) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Rael Tampons, Slim Applicator Made with Organic Cotton Core - Tampons Multipack, Regular and Super Absorbency, BPA-Free, Leak Locker Technology, Unscented, Chlorine Free (40 Count, Bundle) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Evridwear Exfoliating Gloves for Shower, 100% Nylon Thick Soft Medium Heavy Bathing Gloves Dead Skin Remover Body Scrubber Smooth Skin with Hang Loop, 3 Pairs • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser | Acne Treatment Face Wash with 4% Benzoyl Peroxide, Hyaluronic Acid, and Niacinamide | Cream to Foam Formula | Fragrance Free & Non Comedogenic | 5 Oz • Amazon Business $12.14 1 $12.14

Materials cost

$329.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$384.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.85

Total project goal

$452.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $452.36

2 Donors

-$226.17

Donations toward project cost

-$192.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.92

match offer

-$226.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$192.26

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.93

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