This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
In my building this year, we have approximately 600 students and more than 80% of them come from low-income homes and qualify for free and reduced-price lunches. My building implemented a universal breakfast last year to ensure that each student had access to breakfast.
We have a growing number of students who are not able to find permanent, stable housing.
As a result, students are facing the school day lacking regular access to basic hygiene supplies.
As a school, we do our best to help cover gaps in what students need. However, middle school is an exceptionally difficult time in a young person's life, especially when it comes to hygiene.
My Project
Donations for this project will provide my students with basic necessities that will allow them to come to school and not have to worry about their hygiene. Most of the young ladies at our school are at the age where they are getting their period for the first time. At this age, accidents happen and we often don't have a pair of underwear to provide them with. Many of our female students rely on teachers for pads each day, due to unpredictability of their cycles.
Approximately 30 students in my building are homeless and an additional 80 have a home but are lacking the basic necessities like access to pads and deodorant.
This will improve the education for these students by allowing them to come to school ready to learn.
Burt's Bees Sensitive Facial Cleansing Towelettes with Cucumber and Sage - 30 Count (Pack of 3)
• Amazon Business
$14.91
8
$119.28
Care Touch Fresh Deodorizing Body Wipes for Adults, Personal Cleansing and Bathing Cloths - 10 Travel Packs of 8 Wipes Each (80 Count Total)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
4
$79.96
U by Kotex CleanWear Ultra Thin Pads with Wings, Regular, Fragrance-Free, 50 Count
• Amazon Business
$6.99
8
$55.92
Hanes Men's Comfortblend Max Cushion Crew Socks 6-Pack, Black, Shoe Size: 6-12
• Amazon Business
$17.33
3
$51.99
Secret Outlast Women's Invisible Solid Antiperspirant and Deodorant, Completely Clean, 2.6 Ounce (Pack of 3)
• Amazon Business
$11.91
4
$47.64
Degree Men Original Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant, Cool Rush, 2.7 oz, Pack of 6, (Packaging may vary)
• Amazon Business
$13.17
2
$26.34
Hanes Women's Comfort Blend Crew Sock, White with Pink/Assorted Toes,Shoe size 5-9/Sock Size 9-11 (Pack of 6)
• Amazon Business
$8.00
3
$24.00
Hanes Men's Ecosmart Fleece Sweatshirt, Black, Large
• Amazon Business
$7.02
3
$21.06
Hanes Men's Ecosmart Fleece Sweatshirt, Black, Medium
• Amazon Business
$7.02
3
$21.06
Materials cost
$447.25
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.71
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$483.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$85.40
Total project goal
$569.36
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$569.36
2 Donors
-$109.54
Donations toward project cost
-$96.79
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$12.75
match offer
-$455.49
Match offer toward project cost
-$387.17
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Fay and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
