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Ms. Leon from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hygiene Help!

Help me give my students basic supplies to help them get through the day!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Leon's classroom raised $251

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

Imagine your about to perform onstage and you have a total hair malfunction! Now think about the basic necessities that are needed in order to actually practice and perform a fully choreographed routine without the proper hygiene products and basic emergency supplies. In today's dance classes, you will not be allowed to perform without your hair being done in a perfect bun. My dance students have been taking dance classes for four years and not been able to keep up with the financial demands!

There are so many extra costs associated with being a dancer and my students need help!

From the way they have to updo their hair everyday for practice dance sessions, to having to buy specific sanitary napkins that won't make them uncomfortable to wear, it is a lot of financial burdens. I'm hoping that my students can get these basic supplies in order to help them reduce costs for their senior year as dancers!

Ms. Leon Chicago High School for the Arts 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.

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More than half 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

150 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Always Ultra Thin Daytime Pads with Wings, Size 1, Regular, Unscented, 42 Counts x 3 Packs (126 Count Total) • Amazon Business $18.61 2 $37.22
Tic Tac Mega Box, 27 Packs, Variety Mints, Freshmint, Orange And Fruit Adventure, On-The-Go Refreshment, 17.14 Oz • Amazon Business $31.60 1 $31.60
Timgle 200 Pcs Makeup Remover Wipes Gentle Cleansing Makeup Wipes Waterproof Individually Wrapped Makeup Remover Deep Pore Cleansing Facial Cleansing Wipes for Removing Makeup Dirt (Black) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Degree Advanced Antiperspirant Deodorant Dry Spray 72-Hour Sweat and Odor Protection Sheer Powder Deodorant Spray For Women With MotionSense Technology 3.8 oz, Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $17.34 1 $17.34
Degree Men Antiperspirant Spray Black + White 3 Count Protects from Deodorant Stains Instantly Dry Spray Deodorant 3.8 oz • Amazon Business $16.86 1 $16.86
Playtex Sport Tampons, Regular Absorbency, Fragrance-Free - 48ct (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Playtex Sport Tampons, Multipack (24ct Regular/24ct Super Absorbency), Fragrance-Free - 48ct • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Anezus 200 Pcs Black Elastics Hair Ties Small Bulk Hair Ties Hair Bands (4mm) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
GOSICUKA 120 Pieces Black Hair Ties for Thick and Curly Hair Ponytail Holders Hair Elastic Band for Women or Men(4mm) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages for Wound Care and First Aid, All One Size, 100 Count • Amazon Business $7.70 1 $7.70
Band-Aid Brand Water Block Flex Adhesive Bandages, All One Size, 20 Count • Amazon Business $3.77 1 $3.77

Materials cost

$180.40

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$213.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.61

Total project goal

$250.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$250.72

5 Donors

-$119.66

Donations toward project cost

-$108.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.98

match offer

-$122.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$104.43

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.20

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$0.00

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