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Ms. Lahti 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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Just the Bare Necessities!

Help me give my students cleaning supplies, band-aids, and basic classroom decor to start off the year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lahti's classroom raised $304

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a school interventionist, I have the privilege of working with all students throughout the school. Since I see students in primary grades as well as in middle school grades, I know what it takes to provide this vast range of students with essentials.

I am asking for cleaning supplies such as wipes, spray, and paper towels in addition to some fun decor to add to our new space!

Having a clean and welcoming classroom is one of my top priorities and ensures that students are able to come in and focus solely on what they do best, learning.

Thank you in advance for all of your support!

Project tagged as

Chicago, IL
Grades 3-5
Mathematics
Traditional School
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. Lahti National Teachers 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 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

400 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 105 Wipes (30112) • Quill.com $11.99 5 $59.95

Clorox Multi-Purpose Paper TowelWipes, Lemon Verbena Scent - 75 Wipes • Amazon Business $8.70 5 $43.50

Bounty Select-A-Size Double Roll Paper Towels, 2-ply, 90 Sheets/Roll, 12 Rolls/Pack (66541/06130) • Quill.com $29.99 1 $29.99

Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner Spray Bottle, Lavender and Jasmine, 32 fl. oz. (31387) • Quill.com $6.49 4 $25.96

Mermaid Scallops Bulletin Board Border Self Adhesive Border Trim Ocean Beach Themed Classroom Decorations Borders for Bulletin Boards School Office Chalkboard Decors, 49.2 Feet(Blue Purple) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98

ADLKGG Blue Hanging Jelly Fish Paper Lanterns, Gradient Colorful Paper Lanterns for Mermaid Theme Party Under The Sea Ocean Birthday Decorations Baby Shower Baby Room • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Band-Aid Family Variety Sheer Fabric Adhesive Bandages, 1.75" x 4", 280/Box (4711) • Quill.com $16.65 1 $16.65

Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages, 1" x 3", 100/Box (4444) • Quill.com $9.34 1 $9.34

Materials cost			$224.36
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.37
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$257.73
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$45.48
Total project goal			$303.21
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$303.21
5 Donors			-$151.34
Donations toward project cost			-$129.09
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$22.25
match offer			-$151.34
Match offer toward project cost			-$128.64
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$22.70
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$0.53
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Just the Bare Necessities!

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