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

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It's Not About Punctuation! It's About Success! Period!

Help me give my students feminine products to help with their periods at school.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. E.'s classroom raised $437

This project is fully funded

My Project

Between changes in classes and schedules, deadlines and due dates, and just life in general we have a lot to think about. We try to prepare ourselves by making sure we have the tools to succeed. Sometimes we can use a little help getting these tools. Please support us as we continue to strive for excellence in our schools.

Have your period at school can be rough, especially when you don't have the supplies on hand.

It can interrupt your day and make it impossible to focus. It can also ruin your clothes. Please help us make sure the females on our campus have pads and tampons to help us continue on.

Ms. E. Parkwood Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

HBCU Alum 200 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tampax Radiant Tampons Multipack, Regular/Super/Super Plus Absorbency, With Leakguard Braid, Unscented, 28 Count X 4 Packs (112 Count Total) • Amazon Business $31.88 2 $63.76
Amazon Basics Ultra Thin Pads with Flexi-Wings for Periods, Long Length, Super Absorbency, Unscented, Size 2, 128 Count, 4 Packs of 32 (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $15.81 2 $31.62
Amazon Basics Ultra Thin Pads with Flexi-Wings for Periods, Overnight Absorbency, Unscented, Size 4, 112 Count (4 Packs of 28) (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $14.83 2 $29.66
Amazon Brand - Mama Bear 99% Water Based Baby Wipes, Hypoallergenic for Sensitive Skin, Fragrance Free, 432 Count (6 Packs of 72) • Amazon Business $14.57 2 $29.14
PurComfy Teens First Period Starter Kit for Girls 9-10-11-12-14 63pcs Period Pads for Tweens Teens, Menstrual Pad Box for Girls Period Kit for School, 4 Essential Size fit for Tween Period Underwear • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
30 Pieces Makeup Bags Travel Canvas Cosmetic Bags Bulk Multipurpose Small Makeup Pouch for Purse Portable Zipper Blank Toiletry Pouch Organizer DIY for Women, Assorted Colors(7.5 x 5 x 1.8 Inch) • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39
Amazon Basics Ultra Thin Pads with Flexi-Wings for Periods, Extra Heavy Overnight Absorbency, Unscented, Size 5, 96 Count, 4 Packs of 24 (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $18.57 1 $18.57
Amazon Basics Thick Maxi Pads with Flexi-Wings for Periods, Extra Heavy Overnight Absorbency, Unscented, Size 5, 80 Count (4 Packs of 20) (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Amazon Basics Thick Maxi Pads with Flexi-Wings for Periods, Overnight Absorbency, Unscented, Size 4, 112 Count (4 Packs of 28) (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $16.46 1 $16.46
Amazon Basics Thick Maxi Pads with Flexi-Wings for Periods, Extra Long Length, Super Absorbency, Unscented, Size 3, 104 Count (4 Packs of 26) (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $14.78 1 $14.78
Fruit of the Loom Girl's Breathable Underwear (Pack of 6) Underwear, bikini/assorted, 16 • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Hanes Womens High-waisted Panties, 6-pack, Moisture-wicking Cotton (Colors May Vary) Briefs-underwear, Solid/Print Mix, 9 US • Amazon Business $10.47 1 $10.47
Fruit of the Loom Girls' Tag Free Cotton Brief Underwear Multipacks, Low Rise Brief-10 Pack-Purple/Blue/White, 12 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Fruit of the Loom Girls' Tag Free Cotton Brief Underwear Multipacks, Low Rise Brief-10 Pack-Purple/Blue/White, 14 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$311.79

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$370.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.43

Total project goal

$436.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$436.22

3 Donors

-$188.02

Donations toward project cost

-$185.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$217.67

Match offers toward project cost

-$185.02

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.53

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$0.00

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