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Ms. Altman from Philadelphia, PA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My School Personal Hygiene Locker

Help me give my students basic hygeine products that they normally do not have access to at home.

  • $2,515 goal

This project expired on July 10, 2024.

This project expired on July 10, 2024.

My Project

I teach in an urban school that does not receive adequate health or physical education funding. Most of my students have challenging lives at home and may have experienced trauma, homelessness, and/or foster care. They are kids who come to school to experience a loving and safe environment where they feel valued and important. My students have a right to experience a quality educational experience and to have their basic needs met regardless of their socio-economic status.

These personal hygiene products will dramatically improve our students' self-esteem, thereby improving their academic performance.

When the worry of meeting basic needs has been removed, the students can then focus on the learning that takes place in the classroom.

Ms. Altman Jay Cooke School Grades 6-8

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

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

600 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pink Style Menstrual Kit All-in-One 60 Pack | Convenience on The Go | Period Kit Pack for Travelling, Tweens & Teenagers or just When You’re Out | Individually Wrapped Feminine Hygiene Product • Amazon Business $199.49 2 $398.98
Spongeables Exfoliating Body Wash Sponge with Avocado Oil and Vitamin E, Sea Salt, 3 Count • Amazon Business $9.06 30 $271.80
Dove Men + Care Hydrating Clean Comfort Pack of 24 Body and Face Wash with 24-Hour Nourishing Micromoisture Technology Body Wash for Men, 3 oz • Amazon Business $90.49 3 $271.47
Degree Antiperspirant Deodorant 0.5 Ounce Variety Pack 36 Cool & Rush 36 Shower Clean • Amazon Business $86.84 3 $260.52
CeraVe AM Face Moisturizer with SPF, PM Face Moisturizer & Hydrating Face Wash Skin Care Routine for Morning & Night | Travel Size Toiletries | 3oz Lotion + 3oz Lotion + 3oz Cleanser • Amazon Business $41.17 4 $164.68
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Variety Pack, Naturals and Refreshing Gel, 1 fl oz Travel Size Flip Cap Bottle with JELLY WRAP Carrier (Pack of 36) - 3900-36-CMRFRAG • Amazon Business $48.39 3 $145.17
Dove Body Wash Deep Moisture 3 oz , 24 Pieces • Amazon Business $41.52 3 $124.56
Nature's Bees (24 Count, 8 Flavors) Cocoa Butter Flavored Lip Balm Tubes Set Bulk Assortment Natural Chap Treatment Moisturizer For Very Dry Lips • Amazon Business $20.98 3 $62.94
Convenience Kits International Women's 15 Pc Kit Featuring: Palmer's Hair, Face & Body Travel-size Products • Amazon Business $12.34 5 $61.70
Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel Oil-, Soap- & Paraben-Free Daily Face Wash Mini Travel (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $19.78 3 $59.34
Jergens Ultra Healing Dry Skin Moisturizer, Travel Size Body and Hand Lotion, for Extra Dry Skin, Use After Washing Hands, HYDRALUCENCE blend, Vitamins C, E, B5, 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $19.06 3 $57.18
Colgate Max Fresh Travel Size Toothpaste with Mini Breath Strips, Cool Mint - 24 Pack • Amazon Business $18.76 3 $56.28
Round Brush Set for Blow Drying Curling, Professional Ceramic Ion Thermal Barrel Brush Leaves Hair Shiny Heat Styling Brush 5 Different Sizes Works Very Well with The Blow Dryer • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
CeraVe Travel Size Toiletries Skin Care Set | Contains Moisturizing Cream, Lotion, Foaming Face Wash, and Hydrating Face Wash | Fragrance Free • Amazon Business $27.92 1 $27.92
DUDE Wipes - On-The-Go Flushable Wipes - 1 Pack, 30 Wipes - Mint Chill Extra-Large Individually Wrapped Adult Wet Wipes - Eucalyptus & Tea Tree Oil - Septic and Sewer Safe • Amazon Business $6.48 3 $19.44
Browndages: Assorted SKIN TONE Bandages (20 count, latex free adhesive wound care) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $4.00 4 $16.00
Tangle Teezer The Ultimate Detangling Brush, Dry and Wet Hair Brush Detangler for All Hair Types, Millennial Pink • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Black Hair Ties for Thick 150 Count,Elastic hair Bands, Ponytail Hair Ties No Damage Hair Ties for Women,Girls and Man • Amazon Business $7.68 2 $15.36
Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil for All Hair Types, 2 Ounce • Amazon Business $9.15 1 $9.15
REVLON Extra Long Black Hair Elastics, 16 Count • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$2,071.46

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$31.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,137.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$377.21

Total project goal

$2,514.74

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