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Ms. Bond from Chicago, IL 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 - Personal Hygiene Essential for Everyone!

Help me give my students some personal hygiene essentials like toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and deodorant to build self-confidence in the classroom and beyond.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bond's classroom raised $542

This project is fully funded

My Students

I have the pleasure of working in a Chicago public school. Our students come everyday with a desire to learn and develop relationships. As they get older, this may become more difficult as they undergo physical changes that leave some flustered and self-conscious. Personal hygiene is something that students have begun to take into consideration. I am asking for basic hygiene products to provide our students to ensure they can focus on their relationships and academics.

Our school is a community of educators that work together to give our students everything that they need and more.

My Project

Our school has several students that do not have access to some life essentials like soap, toothpaste, deodorant, and other hygiene products. I also added container storage to store all of these items. Without access to such essentials, some students' health and confidence suffer. In turn, their behavior and academics are also affected.

By providing them with some of these essentials, students will be able to eliminate concerns regarding their hygiene and focus on their social and academic progress.

Personal hygiene products such as something as small as toothpaste and a toothbrush can make a world of a difference in a kid's life. Thank you in advance.

Ms. Bond John Fiske Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Honey-Can-Do 1-Shelf Metal Rolling Storage and Craft Cart Organizer, Black (CRT-08653) • Staples $83.99 1 $83.99
Vaseline Intensive Care Body Lotion, Aloe Soothe, Pack of 6, (13.53 Oz / 400ml Each) • Amazon Business $19.02 4 $76.08
Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Double Combo Shampoo and Conditioner • Amazon Business $14.90 4 $59.60
Always Maxi Feminine Pads with Wings for Women, Size 1, Regular Absorbency, FSA HSA Eligible, Unscented, 45 Count - Pack of 3 (135 Count Total) • Amazon Business $20.05 2 $40.10
Dove Purely Pampering Beauty Bar for Softer Skin Shea Butter More Moisturizing Than Bar Soap 3.75 oz 14 Bars • Amazon Business $14.92 2 $29.84
Degree Antiperspirant Deodorant 24 Hour Dry Protection Shower Clean Deodorant for Women 2.6 oz, 6 Count • Amazon Business $14.71 2 $29.42
Dove Body Wash Variety 6 Pack - Shea Butter, Deep Moisture, Pistachio Cream, Coconut Milk, Gentle Exfoliating and Silk Glow, 16.9oz Each International Version • Amazon Business $23.92 1 $23.92
Dove Men+Care 3 in 1 Bar for Body, Face, and Shaving to Clean and Hydrate Skin Extra Fresh Body, (14 Count of 3.75 oz Bars) 52.5 oz • Amazon Business $9.54 2 $19.08
20 Pieces Travel Toothbrush Case Holder, Portable Toothbrush Storage, 7 Assort Color Plastic Toothbrush Case Holder Toothpaste Case Cover Protector for Travel Use • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
DOVE MEN + CARE Body Wash and Shower Gel, Dermatologist Recommended, Effectively Washes Away Bacteria While Nourishing Your Skin, Extra Fresh, Rosemary, 72 Fl Oz, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $18.01 1 $18.01
Degree Men Original Antiperspirant Deodorant 48-Hour Odor Protection Cool Rush Mens Deodorant Stick 2.7 oz, 6 Count • Amazon Business $12.60 1 $12.60
Colgate Extra Clean Full Head Toothbrush, Medium - 6 Count • Amazon Business $3.07 4 $12.28

Materials cost

$423.91

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$460.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.22

Total project goal

$541.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$541.49

1 Donor

-$541.49

Donations toward project cost

-$460.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$81.22

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$0.00

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