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Ms. Alisha Ramirez from Nogales, AZ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Project Blossom: Empowering Period Confidence

Help me give my students the gift of confidence and comfort during their time of the month.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Alisha Ramirez's classroom raised $227

This project is fully funded

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

In the bustling hallways of our school, young preteens face a challenge that often goes unnoticed: the lack of access to proper feminine hygiene products. These students, navigating the complexities of adolescence, deserve more than just textbooks and pencils. They deserve confidence, comfort, and the assurance that their basic needs are met.

Welcome to “Project Blossom,” where we aim to empower our students during their time of the month.

Picture a student sitting in class, discreetly shifting in her seat, hoping her makeshift solution will last until the bell rings. For some, the inability to afford sanitary pads leads to anxiety, embarrassment, and missed school days. As educators, we recognize this need and refuse to let it persist. “Project Blossom” is our response—a beacon of support for our students.

Our school nurse is at the forefront of this initiative. She understands that a student’s well-being extends beyond physical health. She is not just a dispenser of band-aids; she’s a guardian of dignity. When a student visits her office, seeking relief from menstrual discomfort, she provides more than just pads. She offers kindness, understanding, and a safe space.

Consider donating to our project because your donation directly supports the purchase of pads for our students. Every dollar counts.

“Project Blossom” envisions a school where no student misses class due to something as natural as menstruation.

With your support, we can turn periods into a time of empowerment. Let’s ensure that our students focus on learning, not discomfort. Join us in nurturing confidence, one pad at a time. Together, we’ll watch our students bloom into their full potential.

Ms. Alisha Ramirez Colegio Petite Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nogales, AZ View local requests 100 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Always Ultra Thin Feminine Pads For Women, Size 3 Extra Heavy Long Absorbency, With Wings, Unscented, 38 Count x 3 (114 Count Total) • Amazon Business $22.95 2 $45.90
Always Infinity Flexfoam Feminine Pads for Women, Size 2, Heavy, without wings, Unscented, 32ct X 3 Packs (96 Count Total) • Amazon Business $18.96 2 $37.92
Always Pure Cotton, Feminine Pads For Women, Size 1 Regular Absorbency, Multipack, With Flexfoam, With Wings, Unscented, 28 Count x 3 Packs (84 Count total) • Amazon Business $18.96 2 $37.92
U by Kotex Balance Sized for Teens Ultra Thin Pads with Wings, Heavy Absorbency, 56 Count (4 Packs of 14) (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $13.96 2 $27.92

Materials cost

$149.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$192.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.99

Total project goal

$226.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $226.59

1 Donor

-$192.60

Donations toward project cost

-$192.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$33.99

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 $0.00

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