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Ms. Vaughn from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Forever Closet/Headphones

Help me give my students headphones and basic care items such as deodorant, underwear and socks to help them focus on their self-care needs.

  • $3,226 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Personal hygiene health has become a sensitive but also an overwhelming life experiencing situation in our school. The scholars in my school means 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
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Headphones Bulk 5 Pack, Student On Ear Color Varieties, Comfy Swivel Earphones for Classroom, Library, School, Airplane, for Online Learning and Travel, Noise Stereo Sound 3.5mm Jack (Colorful) • Amazon Business $38.77 55 $2,132.35
Gain + Odor Defense Laundry Detergent Liquid Soap, 2-Pack, Super Fresh Blast Scent, 65 Fl Oz Each • Amazon Business $16.99 4 $67.96
4 Pack: Womens Quick Dry Fit Tech Stretch Long Sleeve Athletic Workout Ladies T-Shirt Tee Top Running Compression UPF Sun Rash Guard Swim Gym Active Wear Crew Exercise Yoga Zumba Exercise- Set 7, S • Amazon Business $32.99 2 $65.98
Amazon Essentials Women's Cotton Lightly Cushioned Crew Socks, Pack of 10, White, 8-12 • Amazon Business $10.90 5 $54.50
Amazon Basics Thick Maxi Pads with Flexi-Wings for Periods, Long Length, Super Absorbency, Unscented, Size 2, 32 Count, 1 Pack (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $5.41 10 $54.10
Tampax Radiant Tampons Multipack, Regular/Super/Super Plus Absorbency, With Leakguard Braid, Unscented, 28 Count X 4 Packs (112 Count Total) • Amazon Business $23.77 2 $47.54
Gain + Aroma Boost Laundry Detergent Liquid Soap, Moonlight Breeze Scent, 45 Loads, 65 Fl Oz, Pack Of 2, He Compatible • Amazon Business $15.16 3 $45.48
Amazon Essentials Boys' Uniform Long-Sleeve Pique Polo Shirt, Pack of 5, White/Navy/Grey Heather, Small • Amazon Business $41.40 1 $41.40
Hanes Boys' Mesh Boxer Briefs, 6-Pack, Moisture-Wicking Cotton Blend Mesh Briefs, 6-Pack (Color/Pattern May Vary) • Amazon Business $16.00 2 $32.00
Hanes Boys' Mesh Boxer Briefs, 6-Pack, Moisture-Wicking Cotton Blend Mesh Briefs, 6-Pack (Color/Pattern May Vary) • Amazon Business $16.00 2 $32.00
Stayfree Maxi Overnight Pads with Wings For Women, Reliable Protection and Absorbency of Feminine Periods, 28 Count • Amazon Business $5.98 5 $29.90
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 $23.88 1 $23.88
3 Pack Dove Go Fresh Apple & White Tea Antiperspirant Deodorant Spray, 150ml • Amazon Business $22.90 1 $22.90
Always Xtra Protection Daily Feminine Panty Liners for Women, Long Length, Fresh Scent, 72 Count - Pack of 4 (288 Count Total) • Amazon Business $21.24 1 $21.24

Materials cost

$2,671.23

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$40.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,741.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$483.76

Total project goal

$3,225.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$3,225.06

1 Donor

-$1,522.95

Donations toward project cost

-$1,370.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$152.30

match offer

-$1,612.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$1,370.65

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$241.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$89.58

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$0.00

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