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Ms. Valeria Gene King 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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Keeping All Things Secured

Help me give my students belts for children who struggle with ill-fitting pants at school.

  • $550 goal

This project expired on August 17, 2024.

This project expired on August 17, 2024.

My Project

While wearing belts continues to play a crucial role in everyone’s wardrobe, they actually serve as a practical accessory, especially for children to keep pants securely in place. Especially during music activities, children are accustomed to participating in movement activities and play while constantly and repeatedly tugging at their pants. Although our dress code does not mandate wearing belts or tucking in shirts, the absence of a belt can lead to practical issues. A belt not only tightens the waistline of pants, ensuring they don’t slip, but it also aids in keeping shirts neatly tucked in. Additionally, wearing a belt can help prevent the occurrence of sagging pants.

Ms. Valeria Gene King Eno Valley Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Durham, NC View local requests

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 45 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kajeer Kids Boys Girls Elastic Belt - Stretch Adjustable Belt for Boys and Girls with Leather Loop Belt Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $15.99 25 $399.75

Materials cost

$399.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$466.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.40

Total project goal

$549.33

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