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Ms. Pizzuti from Mount Vernon, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Pizzuti's classroom raised $483

Washing Away Worry: Essentials for Everyday Confidence

Help me give my students essential hygiene items to support their well-being and boost their confidence, their comfort, focus, and success in school.

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Ms. Pizzuti Mount Vernon Steam Academy
Mount Vernon, NY Grades 9-12

My Project

I love my students deeply. I work in a neighborhood often labeled as dangerous or troubled, but what many people don’t see is that these kids are not “bad”—they’re misunderstood and underserved. Despite the challenges they face, they show resilience, heart, and potential every day.

Building strong bonds with them and walking alongside them as they grow and eventually graduate is one of the most rewarding parts of my work.

Supporting them goes beyond the classroom—it means helping them meet their basic needs too. That’s why I’m committed to making sure they have access to personal hygiene essentials that promote dignity, comfort, and confident.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

40 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Pizzuti Mount Vernon Steam Academy Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Mount Vernon, NY View local requests

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

40 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Degree Travel Deodorant Variety 72-Pack (36 Cool Rush + 36 Shower Clean) – 72H Body Heat Activated Mini Antiperspirant, 0.5 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $79.91 1 $79.91
Germ-X Original Hand Sanitizer, Kids Hand Sanitizer, Non-Drying Moisturizing Gel with Vitamin E, Instant and No Rinse Formula, Bulk Mini Travel Size for On-The-Go, 2 Fl Oz (Pack of 48) • Amazon Business $51.14 1 $51.14
Shrivee 6-Tier Utility Cart with 6 Drawers, Rolling Utility Cart with 2 Lockable Caster Wheels, Multipurpose Mobile Rolling Drawer Cart for Office Bathroom Kitchen, Colorful • Amazon Business $44.89 1 $44.89
Chap-Lip Lip Balm Vitamin E Lip Balm with Coconut Oil - Lip Moisturizer Treatment - Soothing, & Refreshing, Total Hydration Treatment & Lip Therapy - Assortment of 6 Refreshing Flavors, 60 Count • Amazon Business $28.92 1 $28.92
74 Pack Hand Cream Gift Set For Women and Girls,Easter Basket Stuffers, Mothers Day Gifts Bulk,Teacher Appreciation Gifts,Natural Plant Hand Lotion For Dry Hands,Scented Mini Hand Lotion Travel Size • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
Travel Tissue Packs Bulk Inspirational Pocket Travel Packs Appreciation Individual Tissue Packs for Toilet Wedding Party Daily Use Swag Bag Stuffers Self Care Items Bulk(60 Pcs) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Mini Vaseline! Case of 48 - So Cute! Travel Size! .25oz • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
Always Radiant Teen Feminine Pads with FlexFoam, Size 1, Regular, with Wings, Unscented, 42 CT • Amazon Business $11.47 2 $22.94
CURAD Assorted Bandages Bulk Variety Pack | 5 Styles Including Waterproof, Sheer, Plastic, Heavy Duty & Flex-Fabric | First Aid Kit Essentials | Protects Scrapes, Cuts & Burns | 320 Count • Amazon Business $11.20 2 $22.40
Xuezoioy Disposable Toothbrushes with Toothpaste,60Pack Apricot Individually Wrapped Disposable Travel Toothbrushes Kit in Bulk for Homeless,Nursing Home,Hotel,Charity • Amazon Business $21.49 1 $21.49
Surviveware Biodegradable Wipes Men or Women - Shower Wet Wipes Face, Body & Butt - Outdoors, Travel, Camping & Post Workout - Total of 60 Wipes - 15 Count, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
YXYL Hair Ties - 220 PCS Black Hair Ties, Premium Elastic Hair Bands for Women Men Ponytail Holders, Hair Elastics Tie for Medium Thick Curly Hair, 120PCS 4mm, 100PCS 3mm • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
100 Count Individually Wrapped Floss Picks - Travel Size Dental Flossers for Teeth Cleaning, Oral Care, and Fresh Breath, Compact & Convenient Floss Sticks for Daily Use, Weddings & Travel Essentials • Amazon Business $5.79 1 $5.79

Materials cost

$374.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$410.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.45

Total project goal

$482.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $482.99

3 Donors

-$482.99

Donations toward project cost

-$410.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.45

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 $0.00

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