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Ms. Torres from Las Vegas NV is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Looking Through the Lens of Another

Help me give my students the supplies to strive from compassion fatigue and develop a stronger desire to help others.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Compassion can be defined as the ability to recognize and alleviate the suffering of others. It involves a deep emotional response to the pain and struggles of others, coupled with a genuine desire to help, and support them. The question remains, is compassion genetically installed in us? Probably not, and that’s okay.

To have compassion is to show or be taught empathy and to be an educator is to show empathy and teach compassion.

As an advocate for my students, my project contains bulk items regarding hygiene products such as, toothbrushes, deodorant, and body wash. Books about compassion is also included and stationary items to write letters.

As most can agree, “seeing is believing” and I would love to model to students my compassion for them, by creating hygiene packs that they can benefit from. Meanwhile, with the left-over hygiene items, I will be having students put together a hygiene care package for others in need and explain how an act of kindness and empathy can be passed along through them. My goal is to motivate individuals to act in ways that benefit others and promote the common good. Though all students come from different backgrounds my hope is to use this common space, to prioritize kindness and empathy which may then lead students to exhibit compassionate behavior towards others.

To keep the compassion cycle going; with the pens and letters I will be using them to put together a pen pal stations for students to hand write letters to send to those who may need that little envelope of hope and light. Success will be measured not only by understanding the book’s contents but also by the growth and practice we witness in our students' ability to empathize and advocate for those in need.

Ms. Torres
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dove Advanced Care Invisible Travel Sized Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick No White Marks on 100 Colors Clear Finish 48-Hour Sweat and Odor Protecting Deodorant for Women, Rose, 0.5 Oz, Pack of 36 • Amazon Business $56.59 4 $226.36
Old Spice Antiperspirant Deodorant for Men, Fiji with Palm Tree, Long Lasting Freshness, 0.5 oz Trial (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $32.81 4 $131.24
Outus 15 Pieces Mesh Bags Mesh Zipper Pouch Makeup Bags Cosmetic Travel Organizer Bags Pencil Case (Black, Gray, White, 9.84 x 7.09 Inches) • Amazon Business $16.99 7 $118.93
Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste with Fluoride, Great Regular Flavor, 1 Ounce (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $18.97 4 $75.88
My Superpower Values 8 Book Box Set (Books 1-8: Kindness, Mindfulness, Acceptance, Gratitude, Confidence, Honesty, Patience, and Love) • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Honeydak 250 Packs Individually Wrapped Toothbrushes Disposable Bulk Toothbrushes Soft Bristle Tooth Brush Manual Travel Toothbrush Rubber Handle Multi Color Toothbrush for Adults Kids • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
48 Pack Bath Sponge Shower Loofahs Bulk 50g Soft Net Body Scrubber Sponge Ball Body Shower Puff Mesh Pouf Bath Scrunchies Body Wash Puff for Men and Women Exfoliating Shower Pouf Balls （Light Color) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Chengu 80 Pcs Loofah Bulk Sponge Bath Sponges for Shower Bath Loofah Bulk Shower Pouf Shower Puff Wash Body Pouf Mesh Loofah Exfoliating Body Scrubber for Travel Baby Women Men, 20g (White) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
EcoEarth Travel Size Body Wash (1 fl oz, 100 PK, Spring Breeze), Delight Your Guests with a Revitalizing and Refreshing Hotel Body Wash, Quality Mini and Small Size Guest Hotel Toiletries in Bulk • Amazon Business $30.98 1 $30.98
Harlan and the Bee: A Children's Book about Compassion and Sharing • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
PopSockets PopPuck, Trick Magnet and Fidget Toy- Neon Orange • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
American Greetings Single Panel Blank Cards with Envelopes, Rainbow Colors (200-Count) • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
TIME TIMER Home MOD - 60 Minute Kids Visual Timer Home Edition - for Homeschool Supplies Study Tool, Timer for Kids Desk, Office Desk and Meetings with Silent Operation (Pale Shale) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Annhua Large Dental Teeth Model with Denture Toothbrush, 2 Times Brushing Tooth Model Teaching Tools with Removable Lower Teeth for Kids, Dental Students, Educators • Amazon Business $17.79 1 $17.79
Heart Bubbles: Exploring compassion with kids • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Knaid 40 Rolls of Slim Washi Tape Gift Box Set, Decorative Paper Tapes 10 mm Wide for Scrapbooking, DIY Arts and Crafts, Bullet Journal, Planner, Junk Journal, Notebooks (Minimalist) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
ANCOMEDO 7+2 Pockets Standard Pocket Chart, Clear 7 Pockets Words Chart with 2 Extra Storage Pocket for Classroom Home Office Use,Large Size:33.2”x 28” Letter Cards, Word Wall and Sentence Strips. • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Colored rollerball pens fine point smooth writing gel pens 24PCS Assorted color pens for journaling supplies Sketching Note taking Coloring Drawing & Detailing Office Art Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Marbrasse Wooden Desk Organizer, Multi-Functional DIY Pen Holder, Organizer for desk, Desktop Stationary, Easy Assembly, Home Office Art Supplies Storage with Drawer (B11-Cherry Color) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
TOYANDONA 100 Sheets Vintage Kraft Stationary Paper A5 Size Lined Stationery Writing Letter Papers for Personalized Letters Creative Poems Lyrics • Amazon Business $12.23 1 $12.23
Hicarer 10000 Pieces Vase Filler Beads Gems Water Gel Beads Growing Crystal Pearls Wedding Centerpiece Decoration (Blue) • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Ling's Moment 10Ft Burnt Ochre Sheer Chiffon Like Table Runner with Silver Sparkle for Wedding Rustic Boho Party Bridal Shower Decorations Birthday Party Thanksgiving Day Fall Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Colorful Dumpling Stress Balls, 4 Pcs Fidget Sensory Toy, Stress Relief Squeezing Dough Bun for Halloween Project, Tricking People, Kid Playing • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
RIANCY Colored Gel Pens Fine Point Smooth Writing Pens 12 PACK 0.5mm Retractable Ink Assorted Light Coloring For Coloring Books Journaling Work Class Office Stationery Art Supply • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Aurora® Round Rolly Pet™ Prankster Pig™ Stuffed Animal - Adorable Companions - On-The-Go Fun - Pink 5 Inches • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
Aurora® Round Rolly Pet™ Bray Donkey™ Stuffed Animal - Adorable Companions - On-The-Go Fun - Gray 5 Inches • Amazon Business $8.15 1 $8.15
20 Rolls Washi Tape Set, Rainbow Washi Tape Colorful Masking Tape 15mm Wide, Decorative Tape for Bullet Journal, Book, Planner, Scrapbooking, DIY Arts Crafts, Gift Packaging • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
DIVERSEBEE Pastel Washi Tape Set, 5 Rolls Decorative Scrapbook Tape, Cute Craft Tape, Scrapbooking Bullet Journal Supplies, Bible Journaling, Planner Accessories, Gift Wrap Tape (Forest) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$1,009.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,055.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$186.18

Total project goal

$1,241.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,241.20

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 $1,241.20

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