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Dr. Walkinshaw from Camden, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Uniform Shirts

Help me give my students uniform shirts for those who do not have any to wear to school.

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Walkinshaw's classroom raised $163

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

Students should be provided with a uniform shirt for several important reasons, including promoting equality, fostering a sense of school pride, and reducing distractions. One of the main advantages of uniform shirts is that they help level the playing field for all students. When everyone wears the same attire, it minimizes visible economic disparities between students, which can often lead to bullying or social exclusion. By removing the pressure to wear expensive or trendy clothing, uniforms promote a more inclusive and supportive school environment.

In addition to promoting equality, uniforms encourage a sense of school pride and unity.

Wearing the same shirt fosters a feeling of belonging and helps students feel connected to their school community. This shared identity can enhance school spirit and motivation, creating an atmosphere where students feel proud of where they belong. School events, such as sports games or assemblies, can also benefit from uniformity, as it helps unify students and creates a visually cohesive and professional appearance.

Lastly, uniforms help reduce distractions in the classroom. Without the concern of what to wear each day, students are better able to focus on their studies. Uniform shirts provide a simple, practical solution that minimizes the time spent on outfit selection and prevents students from using clothing as a means of self-expression that might distract others. By removing the focus on fashion, students can concentrate more on their academic and personal growth, ensuring that their time at school is spent more productively.

Dr. Walkinshaw Eastside High 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.

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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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Nearly all 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

150 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jerzees Men's SpotShield Stain Resistant Polo Shirts (Short & Long Sleeve) • Amazon Business $8.40 10 $84.00
Amazon Essentials Men's Regular-Fit Cotton Pique Polo Shirt (Available in Big & Tall), Yellow, Large • Amazon Business $11.60 1 $11.60
French Toast Mens Short Sleeve Pique T-shirt Polo, Black, Large US • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$106.59

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$138.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.39

Total project goal

$162.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $162.58

1 Donor

-$81.29

Donations toward project cost

-$69.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.19

match offer

-$81.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$69.09

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.19

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 $0.00

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