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Mrs. Thursby from Merrillville, IN is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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“Take What You Need” Hygiene Supplies

Help me give my students hygiene products to ensure that they are clean and well groomed to increase their self-esteem and ability to focus on academic tasks.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Thursby's classroom raised $298

This project is fully funded

My Project

Personal hygiene is critical to self-esteem and health. My students have access to hygiene products that I provide for them in the classroom, and we do frequent lessons on the importance of personal hygiene. I have a “take what you need”cart where students are able to take any hygiene products they need without being asked any embarrassing questions.

Adolescence can be a tricky time for kids, and having access to deodorant, wipes, and other personal hygiene supplies helps my students feel more comfortable while at school.

Donating to this project will benefit all of my students. They will continue to have access to personal hygiene products any time they are needed.

Mrs. Thursby Merrillville Intermediate 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.

Merrillville, IN View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

75 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
My First Period Sampler Kit™- Blue Gift Box • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
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 $52.99 1 $52.99
HER-MINE 16 Piece First Period Kit for Girls 10-12 | Period School Supplies for Teen Girls | Hygiene Kit with Period Pads, Mini Pads, Wipes, and Disposal Bags in a Period Bag (Color Varies, 1-Pack) • Amazon Business $24.50 1 $24.50
Cetaphil Face and Body Wipes, Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths, 50 Count, Twin Pack, for Dry, Sensitive Skin, Flip Top Closure, Great for the Gym, Travel, in the Car, Hypoallergenic, Fragrance Free • Amazon Business $10.95 2 $21.90
Aquaphor Healing Ointment - Travel Size Protectant for Cracked Skin - Dry Hands, Heels, Elbows, Lips, Packaging May Vary, 1.75 Ounce (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $10.95 2 $21.90
Lounsweer 400 Pcs Skin Tone Shade Fabric Bandages Flexible Skin Tone Bandages Adhesive Bandages Variety Pack for Kids and Adults Protect Cuts Scrapes Scratches Inclusivity and Diversity (Multi Colors) • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
Care Touch Lens Cleaning Wipes for Eyeglasses, 210ct - Eyeglass Wipes Individually Wrapped, Eye Glass Cleaning, Lenses Wipes for Glasses/Sunglasses • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
GOSICUKA 120 Pieces Black Hair Ties for Thick and Curly Hair Ponytail Holders Hair Elastic Band for Women or Men(4mm) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$219.91

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.68

Total project goal

$297.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$297.89

3 Donors

-$176.00

Donations toward project cost

-$152.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.40

Matching donations from our partners

-$118.36

Match offers toward project cost

-$100.61

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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$0.00

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