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Ms. Zwierzynski from Trenton, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Take as Needed: a Student First-aid & Hygiene Closet

Help me give my students a supply cart of needed first-aid and hygiene items.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Zwierzynski's classroom raised $1,615

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

The dancers of TCHS are a phenomenal group of 10th-12th graders who train daily to hone their skills. As students in a career technical education program, my students declare themselves as dance majors. These learners are physically expressive, socially conscious, and creative individuals. As a community we view education and art-making as tools for empowerment, self-reflection, and social change.

In teaching we have a phrase that states, "Maslow before Bloom” which represents the idea that educators should meet students' basic needs for safety and belonging before turning to challenging academic tasks.

There is an urgent need for basic hygiene and first aid items in my student community. While we work to help adolescent learners academically and emotionally, their physical needs sometimes get overlooked due to their age. I frequently receive requests for hair ties, deodorant, menstrual products, tooth brushes, tissues, soap, first aid supplies, and other hygiene basics. I am requesting a variety of first aid, hygiene products, and storage containers to build a self-service student supply closet for students. If this project funds, students can take the items they need to meet their hygiene requests or contribute to this closet. I hope to empower my to they can come to me for this basics need without feeling embarrassed.

Ms. Zwierzynski Trenton Central High School Grades 9-12

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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.

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More than 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

84 students impacted 19donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tampax Pearl Plastic Tampons, Light/Regular/Super Absorbency Multipack, 188 Count, Unscented (47 Count, Pack of 4 - 188 Count Total) - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $38.96 4 $155.84
Super Grip Black Bobby Pins - 400 Ct Approx - Handy Reusable Tin • Amazon Business $16.79 5 $83.95
Always Radiant Feminine Pads for Women, Size 1, 90 Count, Regular Absorbency, Light Clean Scent (30 Count, Pack of 3 - 90 Count Total) • Amazon Business $20.97 4 $83.88
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages for Comfortable Flexible Protection & Wound Care of Minor Cuts, Scrapes, & Wounds, Assorted Sizes, Twin Pack, 2 x 100 ct • Amazon Business $13.94 5 $69.70
mDesign Plastic Kitchen Pantry Stackable Storage Organizer Container Station with 3 Drawers for Cabinet, Countertop, Holds Coffee, Tea, Sugar Packets, Creamers, Drink Pods, Packets - 2 Pack - Clear • Amazon Business $32.97 2 $65.94
100 Pack 3 Ply Individually Wrapped Disposable Face Masks, Hyegiir Black Breathable Masks For Daily Protection Air Pollution, Dust-proof • Amazon Business $14.60 4 $58.40
Ever Ready First Aid Disposable Cold Compress Therapy Instant Ice Pack for Injuries 4.5" x 7" - 125 Pack • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Anezus 250 Pcs Black Elastics Small Hair Ties Elastics Small Hair Rubber Bands Accessories Ponytail Holders for Women Girls Baby Toddlers Men with Thick Straight Curly Hair，3 mm • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
24 Pieces Thin Elastic Sports Headbands Non-slip Skinny Hair Bands No Crease Soft Headbands Sweatband for Men Women Football, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Yoga, Sports, Black • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
Kleenex Professional Facial Tissue Cube for Business (21270), Upright Face Tissue Box, 36 Boxes/Case, 95 Tissues/Box, 3,420 Tissues/Case • Amazon Business $45.88 1 $45.88
Dove Advanced Care Travel Sized Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick for Women, Cool Essentials, for 48 Hour Protection And Soft And Comfortable Underarms, 0.5 oz, 36 Count • Amazon Business $44.73 1 $44.73
Always Radiant Pads, Size 2, Heavy Flow Absorbency, Light Clean Scent, 26 Count (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $20.97 2 $41.94
COLGATE Travel Size Mouthwash Alcohol-Free, Total Advanced Peppermint Blast Travel Mouthwash Bottle, 2 fluid ounces/ 60ML | Case of 24 bottles (167129) • Amazon Business $20.80 2 $41.60
Degree Dry Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant, Shower Clean 0.5 oz (Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $20.50 2 $41.00
Brushee - The Evolution of Oral Care | 3-in-1 Tool (Pre-Pasted Mini-Brush + Floss + Pick) | Individually Wrapped | Disposable | Prepasted Travel Toothbrushes | Small Adult Toothbrush - (24-Pack) • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Eyeglass Cleaner Spray - No Streaks Technology with Microfiber Cleaning Cloth- Glasses Cleaning Kit- Glasses Cleaner Spray with Lens Cleaner Cloth - Screen & Eye Glasses Kit -8oz(4ozx2) • Amazon Business $8.79 4 $35.16
Wet Ones Sensitive Skin Hand and Face Wipes, Unscented, 24 Individually Wrapped Wipes (Pack of 6), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $17.19 2 $34.38
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, 75 Ct Each, Pack of 3 (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $10.98 3 $32.94
100 Pieces Nail Clippers Flat Toenail Clippers Stainless Steel Fingernails Pointed Manicure Pedicure Sturdy Trimmer Set for Men and Women • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Opti-Free Puremoist Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution with Lens Case, (Packaging may vary), 2 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $2.48 10 $24.80
Metene Self Adhesive Bandage Wrap 12 Pack, Athletic Tape 2 Inches X 5 Yards, Sports Tape, Breathable, Waterproof, Elastic Bandage for Sports, Wrist and Ankle Wrap Tape, Non-Woven Bandage • Amazon Business $11.95 2 $23.90
Utopia Home Set of 6 Pantry Organizers-Includes 6 Large Organizers-Organizers for Freezers, Kitchen Countertops and Cabinets - Clear Plastic Pantry Storage Racks • Amazon Business $22.94 1 $22.94
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel, Clean Scent, 2-Liter Pump Bottle (Pack of 1). 9625-04 • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
COLGATE Travel Size Mouthwash Alcohol-Free, Total Advanced Peppermint Blast Travel Mouthwash Bottle, 2 fluid ounces/ 60ML | Case of 24 bottles (167129) • Amazon Business $20.80 1 $20.80
Arm & Hammer Ultra Max Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant, Fresh, 1 Ounce Travel Size (Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $20.73 1 $20.73
Kleenex On-the-Go Facial Tissues, Tissues Travel Size, 72 Packs (9 Displays of 8 Packs), 10 Tissues per Pack, 3-Ply (720 Total Tissues) • Amazon Business $20.52 1 $20.52
Nexcare Absolute Waterproof First Aid Tape, Tough, Made by 3M, 1-Inch x 5-Yard Roll� • Amazon Business $3.99 5 $19.95
Dove Beauty Bar Gentle Skin Cleanser Moisturizing for Gentle Soft Skin Care Original Made With 1/4 Moisturizing Cream 3.75 oz, 14 Bars • Amazon Business $18.42 1 $18.42
Febreze Extra Strength Fabric Refresher, 16.9 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $16.94 1 $16.94
U by Kotex Teen Ultra Thin Feminine Pads with Wings, Extra Absorbency, Unscented, 56 Count (4 Packs of 14) (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $15.56 1 $15.56
U by Kotex Ultra Thin Teen Feminine Pads with Wings, Overnight Protection, Unscented, 48 Count (4 Packs of 12) (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
Old Spice High Endurance Antiperspirant Deodorant, Pure Sport, Travel Size 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Febreze Fabric Refresher Spray, Unstopables Touch Pet Odor Eliminator for Home & Strong Odors, Fresh & Breeze, 16.9 Oz (2 Count) • Amazon Business $12.20 1 $12.20

Materials cost

$1,322.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,372.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$242.21

Total project goal

$1,614.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,614.71

13 Donors

-$1,146.17

Donations toward project cost

-$995.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$150.69

Matching donations from our partners

-$443.56

Match offers toward project cost

-$377.03

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.53

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.98

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