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
As a school Dean at the same time a girls mentoring program coordinator for middle school, my students are mostly from low income household, some of them are in a shelter or foster care, I witnessed their struggles in life and wanted to help them in my advocacy of rebuilding self-esteem and worth. Despite the many challenges, I tried to keep things simple and provide each of them a creative and meaningful way of learning, building self-worth and perseverance in life. I know one day, we will all be needing their problem solving skills that will help our community combat any challenges.
Female students with special needs in our girls mentoring program needs hygiene kit to help boost their confidence and self-esteem.
From the moment they arrived in school, I look at their self-worth, potential and growth with me. I may not be able to manage the things that they are experiencing in life outside our school , however I can certainly control their experience in school as a safe home for them.
My Project
Just imagine the challenge of not being able to acquire all the basic hygiene necessities? This is the challenge that most of the female students in my mentoring group are facing each day. Not able to raise their hands in class due to body odor or not confident enough to make friends are the most hurtful situations I witnessed. I wanted to rebuild their self-worth by meetings the most basic self-care kit.
My students in the mentoring group especially those with special needs, need your support for their winter and spring hygiene kit.
I'm requesting tissues, lotions, feminine pads, deodorant, and shampoo.
These things can be so expensive and buying them can shift a family budget away from important necessities like food, healthcare and transportation. We need extraordinary supporters like you to make my advocacy and project successful.
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