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Mrs. Ali 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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Warm Hands, Warm Hearts: Winter Essentials for Our Kindergartners

Help me give my students socks, scarves, hats, and gloves—to ensure that every child in kindergarten stays warm and cozy.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ali's classroom raised $486

This project is fully funded

My Project

Winter is here, and many of my young students arrive at school without the necessary warm clothing to keep them comfortable during the colder months. This project aims to provide essential winter items—socks, scarves, hats, and gloves—to ensure that every child in our classroom stays warm and cozy.

My kindergarteners are full of energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning.

However, for many of them, access to warm clothing is a challenge. They come from diverse backgrounds, and some face economic hardships that make affording basic necessities difficult. Despite these challenges, they arrive at school each day eager to learn and grow. I want to ensure that the cold weather does not become a barrier to their success and well-being.

With your generous support, I hope to provide my students with: Warm socks to keep their feet cozy during chilly days. Soft scarves to protect them from the cold winds. Hats and gloves to keep them warm during recess and their commute to and from school. These simple yet essential items will not only provide warmth but also give my students a sense of comfort, security, and dignity during the winter months.

By ensuring that every child in my library has the necessary winter gear, we can help them stay focused on learning rather than worrying about the cold. Your support will make a direct and meaningful difference in their daily lives, allowing them to play, explore, and learn without discomfort.

Thank you for considering our project and for your kindness in helping keep my little learners warm this winter!

Mrs. Ali Charles Henderson Elementary Grades PreK-2

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.

Chicago, IL 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

50 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
48 Pcs Kids Winter Beanie and Gloves Set Bulk Pack Knit Hat Unisex Magic Gloves Pack Winter Gift for Boy Girl Donation Favor • Amazon Business $69.99 2 $139.98
Hanaive Bulk 100 Pair Kids Black Crew Socks Unisex Stretch Cotton Socks Soft Comfortable Kids Dress Socks Basketball Soccer Training Socks for Toddlers Kids Youth Age 5-10 • Amazon Business $50.99 2 $101.98
Liitrsh 24 Pcs Kids Scarf Bulk, 47 Inch Long Toddlers Winter Knitted Scarf Thick Warm Neck Warmer Scarves for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Kenning 72 Pairs Kids Winter Gloves Bulk Knitted Colorful Warm Stretchy Mittens for Boys Girls Operation Christmas(Bright Color) • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99

Materials cost

$376.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$412.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.81

Total project goal

$485.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $485.39

4 Donors

-$242.70

Donations toward project cost

-$206.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.40

match offer

-$242.68

Match offer toward project cost

-$206.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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