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Ms. James from Charlotte, NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I Believe in Myself

Help me give my students hair care supplies to help with their overall self-esteem.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. James's classroom raised $320

This project is fully funded

My Project

The materials listed in my project will help all of my students. During the 23-24 school year, I noticed that a lot of my students were having behavioral problems due to self-esteem. They would often come to school wearing a hat or hood to hide their hair.

With the hair supplies, I plan on creating a ready-to-go hair kit for students in need.

This will help students with their self-esteem and promote inclusivity. This will also decrease behavioral calls and issues due to their hair not being up to par.

Ms. James Renaissance West Steam Academy Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Charlotte, NC View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

HBCU Alum 500 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Liubeili 110 Packs Hair Brushes Bulk for Homeless Anti Entangling Hair Brush Massage Comb for Homeless Shelter Airbnb Hotel Nursing Home Charity Church Individually Wrapped • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
SoftSheen-Carson Let's Jam! Shining and Conditioning Hair Gel by Dark and Lovely, Extra Hold, All Hair Types, Styling Gel Great for Braiding, Twisting & Smooth Edges, Extra Hold, 14 oz • Amazon Business $7.91 4 $31.64
Hair Combs Bulk, Disposable Wheat Straw Combs Individually Wrapped Combs for Hotel, Travel, Airbnb, Charity, Church, Homeless (Pack of 100) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Goody Mosaic Natural Edge Control Hairbrush with Boar Bristles, Color Will Vary (Black or Brown), 1 Count • Amazon Business $2.62 10 $26.20
Yaomiao 300 Pcs Rat Tail Comb Bulk Hair Styling Comb Root Teasing Comb Fine Tooth Parting Combs for Braiding Hair Plastic Black Comb for Men and Women Home Salon Barber Shop Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Leave-In Conditioner, Supports Hair Strength, Smooth Conditioner for Dry and Crinkled Hair, Weightless Hair Treatment • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94
Headbands for Women 16 Pack Elastic Hair Bands for Women' Hair Non Slip Soft Cloth Fabric Sweat Headbands Yoga Running Sport Hair Accessories, Black White Gray Women Headbands • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Spray Bottles, 30 Pack 30ml 1oz Clear Empty Fine Mist Plastic Mini Travel Bottle Set, Small Refillable Liquid Containers • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
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
YOOHUA 24PCS Hair Edge Brush, Double Sided Edge Control Hair Comb Eyebrow Brush Smooth Comb Grooming (8Colors) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
oditton Soft Elastic Hair Ties, 1000 PCS Mini Rubber Bands, Mini Toddler Braids Ponytail Holders, for Infants Kid Braids Hair Baby Girls (Jelly and Black) • Amazon Business $3.79 1 $3.79

Materials cost

$221.36

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$17.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$271.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.99

Total project goal

$319.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$319.94

1 Donor

-$159.96

Donations toward project cost

-$135.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.99

match offer

-$159.98

Match offer toward project cost

-$135.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.00

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$0.00

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