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Ms. Vaughn 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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Long Live Our Forever Closet!!

Help me give my students basic sanititation and hygiene items to help promote them stay healthy this school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Vaughn's classroom raised $1,660

This project is fully funded

My Project

Personal hygiene health has become a sensitive but also an overwhelming life-experiencing situation in our school. The scholars in my school mean the world to me and their self-love is the best thing in the world. All of the scholars in our school are in need of personal hygiene items to use during this school year. This month we were discussing all of their fears and phobias and it personally hurt to know they expressed more concern about being "bullied" due to the smell of their own bodies. After giving this scary situation much thought, I came up with a solution that may help them. I felt personally responsible for educating my little scholars on how to stay clean even when they do not have the resources or support to do so. Starting from the bottom to the top the goal of this project is to promote to the scholars that healthy living does include being able to provide personal care for themselves.

Ms. Vaughn Laura Ward Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Didaey 100 Pack Sports Water Bottle Bulk 20 oz Reusable Plastic Water Bottles with Pull Top Cap Dishwasher Safe Drinking Bottles for Adults Kids Fitness, Hiking, Cycling, or Gym Workout (Colorful Lid) • Amazon Business $199.99 1 $199.99
48 Pcs Back Packs in Bulk for Kids Classic Bookbags 17 Inch Colorful Basic Back Packs School Supply Kits for Boys Girls (Stylish Colors) • Amazon Business $189.79 1 $189.79
Amazon Basics Ultra Paper Plates, 10 Inch, Disposable, 372 Count, 2 pack of 186 count, (Previously Encore) • Amazon Business $35.37 4 $141.48
Dove Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick for 48 Hour Protection And Soft And Comfortable Underarms, Shea Butter, Deodorant for Women, 4 Count, 2.6 Ounce • Amazon Business $19.84 6 $119.04
Crest 3D White Toothpaste, Advanced Luminous Mint, Teeth Whitening Toothpaste, 3.7 Oz (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $14.25 5 $71.25
Reach Advanced Design Toothbrush, Firm Bristles, 7 Count Value Pack • Amazon Business $6.89 10 $68.90
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel, Clean Scent, 1 fl oz Travel Size flip-Cap Bottle (Pack of 72) - 3901-72-CMR • Amazon Business $65.73 1 $65.73
Dixie to Go Disposable Hot Beverage Paper Coffee Cups with Lids, 12 Oz, 156 Count, Assorted Designs • Amazon Business $29.12 2 $58.24
Johnson's Baby Oil Gel, Moisturizing Baby Massage Mineral Oil Enriched with Shea & Cocoa Butter, Dry Skin Relief for Babies, Kids & Adults, Nourishing & Gentle on Delicate Skin, 6.5 fl. oz • Amazon Business $5.14 10 $51.40
Ziploc Food Storage and Sandwich Bags Variety Pack, Grip 'n Seal Technology for Easier Grip, Open, and Close, 166 Bags Total • Amazon Business $25.23 2 $50.46
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes, Multi-surface Wipes with Moisture Seal Lid, Easy Pull Wipes Pack, Fresh Scent, 75 Wipes (Pack of 3) - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $11.25 4 $45.00
Lysol Fabric Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing Soft Furnishings, Lavender Fields 15 Fl. Oz (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $21.81 2 $43.62
adidas Women's VFA 4 Backpack, Wonder Taupe Beige, One Size • Amazon Business $38.50 1 $38.50
80 Count Extra Long Hair Tie for Long Thick and Curly Hair Elastic Ponytail Holders for Women No Metal Long Hair Bands Hair Accessories (Black, Brown) • Amazon Business $14.79 2 $29.58
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing, Spring Waterfall, 19 fl oz • Amazon Business $7.27 4 $29.08
Germ-X Original Hand Sanitizer, Non-Drying Moisturizing Gel with Vitamin E, Instant and No Rinse Formula, Back to School Supplies College, 8 Fl Oz Pump Bottle (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $25.08 1 $25.08
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap, Fresh Breeze - 7.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $7.74 3 $23.22
Softsoap Moisturizing Liquid Hand Soap, Soothing Clean Aloe Vera - 7.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $7.44 3 $22.32
Softsoap Moisturizing Liquid Hand Soap, Milk and Honey, 7.5 Fluid Ounce, Pack of 6 (Package may vary) • Amazon Business $7.44 3 $22.32
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap, Aquarium Series - 7.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $7.44 3 $22.32
40 Pieces Confetti Magnetic Dry Erase Labels Name Plates Colorful Magnets for Whiteboard Magnetic Name Tags for Classroom Whiteboard Magnets Refrigerator Crafts • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Lysol Multi-Surface Cleaner, Sanitizing and Disinfecting Pour, to Clean and Deodorize, Cool Adirondack Air, 48oz • Amazon Business $3.47 4 $13.88
ROSELYNBOUTIQUE Cryotherapy Ice Roller for Face Wrinkles Massager - Self Care Gifts Skincare Facial Tools Relaxation Puffiness for Whole Body Face Eyes (Beige) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
REVLON Extra Long Black Hair Elastics, 16 Count • Amazon Business $3.73 1 $3.73

Materials cost

$1,359.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,410.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$248.88

Total project goal

$1,659.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,659.19

1 Donor

-$1,106.13

Donations toward project cost

-$940.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$165.92

match offer

-$553.06

Match offer toward project cost

-$470.10

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.96

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