We all come from different walks of life and my students are no different. Some weeks are harder than others, especially in the current economy. My students all have different levels of access to high need things from shelter to hygiene. I find that it is most helpful when my classroom has resources that everyone needs to maximize the time students are in the classroom.
One of the number one causes for girls' lapses in education around the world is a lack of access to menstruation products and often the products that are provided at a lower cost are not as comfortable.
Additionally, students often do not have the funds to purchase their own toiletries or they forgot things at home. Sometimes families do not have the funds to have their hair done.
My students come from all over the world as refugees, as immigrants, and as locals, but they just want to be kids who do not worry about how they look and access to the things they need each day. By having deodorant, hygiene products, baby wipes, hair gel, toothbrushes, and other things in my classroom, I am able to ensure that my students have one less concern in their day to day life.
When I was in foster care, one of the greatest changes in my life was being able to walk into the kitchen or bathroom and know everything that I needed was there and I didn't need to ask permission to access it. Having a care closet on each floor of a building, and in as many classrooms as possible, allows for this level of security.
More than three‑quarters 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
Care Clean Comfort Antiperspirant Deodorant Travel Size 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 6)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
30
$509.70
Always Ultra Thin Pads, Super Long 10 Hour, 40/Pack (59874PK)
• Quill.com
$15.72
10
$157.20
African Pride Black Castor Miracle Extra Hold Braid, Loc, Twist Gel (3 Pack) - Tames Frizz & Controls Edges, No Parabens Sulfates, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Contains Black Castor & Coconut Oil, 12 oz
• Amazon Business
$24.99
4
$99.96
Hoolerry Individual Wrapped Wipes Bulk Wipes Baby Wipes Flushable Wipes Restaurant Reserve Wipes Shoes Wipes Flushable Toilet Wipe for Baby Women Men Adults Shoes Travel(Classic)
• Amazon Business
$24.79
4
$99.16
Sanitary Napkin Storage Bag, 4Pcs Zipper Menstrual Pad Bag Portable Sanitary Napkin Storage Tampons Holder for Purse First Period Kit for Teen Girls Store Sanitary Pads for Women
• Amazon Business
Disposable Toothbrush with Toothpaste Set Pack of 150,Yellow Hollow Individually Wrapped Manual Travel Toothbrush Kit in Bulk Toiletries for Adults,Kids,Hotel,Homeless,Nursing Home,Charity
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
100 PCS Women Spiral Hair Ties Colorful Phone Cord For Thick Hair Girls No Crease Elastics Strong Grip Waterproof Coil Ties - High Ponytail
• Amazon Business
$13.99
2
$27.98
EAONE 2500Pcs Clear Elastics Hair Bands, Stretchy Mini Rubber Bands for Hair, No Damage Kids Baby Hair Ties Tiny Ponytail Holders for Little Girls Women Braiding Hair Accessories with Box Package
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Mini Rubber black Elastic Hair Ties Bands with a Box，BEBEEPOO 2500pcs, Soft - STRONG - REUSEABLE (2500pcs black)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Materials cost
$1,082.85
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$16.24
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,129.09
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$199.25
Total project goal
$1,328.34
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,328.34
3 Donors
-$661.23
Donations toward project cost
-$567.05
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$94.18
match offer
-$661.22
Match offer toward project cost
-$562.04
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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