Help me give my students Supplies to take care of basic needs, like hygiene and hunger, as well as emotional needs, like engaging and calming activities. Once their basic needs are addressed, we can get to learning!
$748 goal
This project expired on June 21, 2025.
This project expired on June 21, 2025.
My Project
I teach Functional Academics and Resource Special Education at the middle school level. Most of my students come from low socio-economic backgrounds, and many of them are unhoused. It is hard for them to be in an executive functioning state, ready to learn, when they are hungry or worried about basic hygiene. Please help me provide necessities for their basic well-being. I have also requested some activities for engagement during downtime, as many of these students don't know how to appropriately spend leisure time. I spend about half my day teaching social skills and basic life skills because they have deficits in these areas. These activities and supplies would help make our learning environment so much safer, healthier, and more engaging for my students. Thank you for your consideration.
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
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Materials cost
$584.23
Vendor shipping charges
$12.62
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.76
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$635.61
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$112.17
Total project goal
$747.78
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