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Mrs. Prusak from Lorain, OH is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hygiene Helpers

Help me give my students health and hygiene items to help them look and feel their best.

  • $325 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

I am a special education teacher for students in grades 9-12. My students have varying degrees of learning difficulties. Due to the extremely high poverty rates in our community, all students in the district receive free meals. Despite their struggles, my students are resilient, hardworking and eager to learn.

Most of my students struggle to get their basic needs met.

My project is requesting health and hygiene items for my students. Because many of them come from poverty situations, they often lack access to hygiene items such as deodorant, skin care, toothbrush/toothpaste and menstrual products.

No child should lack access to the basic items that are needed to care for themselves and their personal wellness. I try keep these items on hand in my pantry to give my students the dignity that they deserve. Providing these items helps my students focus on learning because they are not worried about being bullied or laughed at by others due to their ability to maintain good personal hygiene.

Mrs. Prusak Lorain High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Prusak

Lorain, OH View local requests

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

120 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Treela 300 Pcs Large Body Wipes Individually Wrapped Bath Wipes for Adults Bathing No Rinse Shower Wipes Bulk Deodorant for Homeless Personal Cleansing Wipes for Travel Gym(Black, 12" x 12'') • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Old Spice High Endurance Antiperspirant Deodorant, Pure Sport, Travel Size 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $9.75 3 $29.25
Secret Powder Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant and Deodorant 0.5 oz. 24/Carton (31384CT) • Staples $26.45 1 $26.45
DUDE Wipes - Face and Body Wipes - 3 Pack, 90 Wipes - Infused with Energizing Pro Vitamin B5 - 2-in-1 Face & Body Wipes - Alcohol Free and Hypoallergenic Cleansing Wipes • Amazon Business $22.59 1 $22.59
30 Pack Disposable Toothbrushes with Toothpaste, Individually Wrapped Disposable Toothbrushes Bulk Toothbrushes Medium Soft Bristle, Manual Travel Toothbrush Kit for Travel Hotel Guest, 3 Colors • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Vaseline Intensive Care Body Lotion for Dry Skin Cocoa Radiant Lotion Made with Ultra-Hydrating Lipids and Pure Cocoa Butter for a Long-Lasting, Radiant Glow 20.3 oz, Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
Degree Unlimited Antiperspirant Deodorant Dry Spray Marine 2 Count Long-Lasting Sweat & Odor Protection with Antiperspirant Technology SmartAdapt Tech 3.8 oz • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88
DUDE Wipes - Flushable Wipes - 6 Pack, 288 Wipes - Mint Chill Extra-Large Adult Wet Wipes - Eucalyptus & Tea Tree Oil - Septic and Sewer Safe • Amazon Business $12.58 1 $12.58
NIVEA Essentially Enriched Body Lotion for Dry Skin, Pack of 2, 16.9 Fl Oz Pump Bottles • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Pimple Patches for Face (120 Pack), Hydrocolloid Acne Patches with Tea Tree Oil - Pimple Patch Zit Patch and Pimple Stickers - Hydrocolloid Acne Dots for Acne - Zit Patches • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
U by Kotex Clean & Secure Ultra Thin Pads, Heavy Absorbency, 56 Count (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $7.12 1 $7.12
Always Ultra Thin, Feminine Pads For Women, Size 1 Regular Absorbency, With Wings, Unscented, 46 Count • Amazon Business $6.32 1 $6.32
Bella & Bear Pineapple Body Scrub Exfoliator - Vegan Travel Size (3.4oz) • Amazon Business $4.67 1 $4.67
Bella & Bear Pineapple Body Butter, Hydrating Formula - Vegan Travel Size, 3.4oz' (3.4 oz) • Amazon Business $4.66 1 $4.66
Bella & Bear Pineapple Whipped Soap - Paraben Free - Cruelty-Free Vegan Body Wash And Shave Cream, (3.4 oz) • Amazon Business $4.66 1 $4.66

Materials cost

$242.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$276.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.72

Total project goal

$324.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $324.78

1 Donor

-$145.30

Donations toward project cost

-$138.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.26

match offer

-$162.38

Match offer toward project cost

-$138.02

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.36

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.10

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 $0.00

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