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Mrs. Dana Or Owens from Spartanburg, SC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Home Away From Home

Help me give my students pens, laundry pods and other tools they need to learn how to do everyday tasks at home.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Dana Or Owens's classroom raised $432

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach home living skills to children with severe physical and mental disabilities. Ranging from 12-16/17 yrs. of age. Even though they are a little different they want to be like any other child and be able to have tasks and help out at their homes.

I want them to be able to help out around the house or group home they may live in.

They will use laundry pods, fabric softer, and fabric sheets to wash, and dry laundry. The use of Scrubbing Bubbles to clean the bathroom. They will use Dawn dish soap to wash dishes by hand with the dish towels and dry them by hand with the hand towels. Also, they will use finish dishwasher pods to load, run, and unload dishes from the dishwasher. I will use the Ink Joy pens to help create charts, graphs, and to keep up with their progress. The many colors will make it easier for them to see. Also, the pens are easy to grip for the children that can hold them. My goal for them is to be able to have a sense of accomplishment and the feeling they can contribute. While actually being able to complete the tasks they are learning. Plus, to feel they have a purpose and belonging.

Mrs. Dana Or Owens McCarthy - Teszler School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Spartanburg, SC 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Paper Mate InkJoy Pens, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7 mm), Assorted, 36 Count • Amazon Business $51.32 1 $51.32
5-in-1 Laundry Pods, Total 128 Count, High Efficiency (HE), Ultra Concentrate with Powerful Stain Lifter Technology, Fabric Softener With Lavender Extracts, Detergent Pods, 32 Count/Each (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $28.66 1 $28.66
Finish - Quantum - 82ct - Dishwasher Detergent - Powerball - Ultimate Clean & Shine - Dishwashing Tablets - Dish Tabs (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $22.05 1 $22.05
AOTBAT Kitchen Towels and Dishcloths Set, 16 x 25 and 12 x 12, Set of 12 Bulk Cotton Kitchen Towels Set, Dish Towels for Washing Dishes Dish Rags for Everyday Cooking and Baking • Amazon Business $19.54 1 $19.54
Dawn Dish Soap EZ-Squeeze Platinum Dishwashing Liquid + Non-Scratch Sponges for Dishes, Refreshing Rain Scent, Includes 3x18oz Bottles + 2 Sponges • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Gorilla Grip Heat and Slip Resistant Silicone Oven Mitts Set, Soft Cotton Lining, Waterproof, BPA-Free, Long Flexible Thick Gloves for Cooking, BBQ, Kitchen Mitt Potholders, Sets of 2, 12.5 in, Blue • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Gorilla Grip Heat and Slip Resistant Silicone Oven Mitts Set, Soft Cotton Lining, Waterproof, BPA-Free, Long Flexible Thick Gloves for Cooking, BBQ, Kitchen Potholders, Sets of 2, 12.5 in, Turquoise • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Yocada Toilet Plunger and Brush Set 2 in 1 Toilet Bowl Brush and Plunger Combo with Holder for Bathroom Cleaning Tool (Grey 1 Set) • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
Romanstile Halloween Round Tablecloth - Waterproof Stain Resistant Washable Polyester Table Cloths Decorative Table Cover for Kitchen/Dining/Wedding/Parties (Yellow, 60 Inch) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Swiffer Sweeper Wet Mopping Pad Refills for Floor Mop with Febreze Lavender Scent, 12 Count (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $5.09 3 $15.27
Tian Home Ultra Absorbent & Soft Cotton Hand Towels(4-Pack,14x29inch) for Bath, Hand, Face, Gym and Spa • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
DII Assorted Woven Kitchen Set, Dishtowel, 18x28, Dishcloth, 13x13, Mustard, 5 Piece • Amazon Business $13.75 1 $13.75
DII Basic Terry Collection Windowpane Dishcloth Set, 12x12, Yellow, 6 Piece • Amazon Business $12.77 1 $12.77
Downy Ultra Liquid Fabric Conditioner, April Fresh Scent, 3.83 L (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $10.94 1 $10.94
Finish Jet-Dry Rinse Aid, Dishwasher Rinse and Drying Agent, 23 fl oz, Packaging may vary • Amazon Business $10.14 1 $10.14
Downy Dryer Sheets Laundry Fabric Softener, April Fresh, 240 count • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer Aerosol, Tough Foaming Bathroom, Tile, Bathtub and Disinfectant Shower Cleaner (1 Aerosol Spray), Rainshower Scent, 20 oz (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $8.68 1 $8.68

Materials cost

$309.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$366.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.66

Total project goal

$431.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $431.04

4 Donors

-$199.97

Donations toward project cost

-$195.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.65

Matching donations from our partners

-$201.25

Match offers toward project cost

-$171.06

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.19

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.82

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