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Ms. Parong from Kailua Kona, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Where Keiki Go to Get What They Need

Help me give my students floor cushions, deodorant, composition notebooks, toothbrushes, and snacks for an educational experience to remember in a place that feels safe, comfortable, and supported.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Parong's classroom raised $1,169

This project is fully funded

My Project

All keiki deserve a fair and equal education opportunity. In my classroom. I don't want students worried about whether or not they are able to afford things. They can come to my classroom and feel comfortable to ask for things.

Snacks and critical needs resources are essential for everyone in life.

The majority of our students come from low-income, poverty-level, or homeless populations. Some students come to school for breakfast and lunch with those being their only meals of the day. If students are hungry, they can't concentrate or learn. With my classroom being stocked with snacks and daily hygiene supplies, students are able to come to my room to get things whenever they need them.

Floor cushions will support those students with sensory needs. It'll create an environment that is similar to a home because it's comfortable.

Students will use the notebooks daily to work on assignments in class and journal their thoughts, emotions, and anything else they feel like expressing through writing. At the end of the year, students can reflect on their writing and take their notebooks home.

The goal for students who use these resources is that they're comfortable and know that they can come to school regardless of what they have because my classroom will have what they need. My classroom will be a place where all students feel safe, comfortable, and supported.

Ms. Parong Kealakehe Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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.

Kailua Kona, HI View local requests

More than half 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Degree Antiperspirant Deodorant 0.5 Ounce Variety Pack 36 Cool & Rush 36 Shower Clean • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
feela 56 Pack Composition Notebooks Bulk, Kraft Cover Lined Blank College Ruled Composition Travel Journals with Jewel Tone Spines For Women Students, 60 Pages, 8.3”x 5.5”, A5, 8 Vintage Colors • Amazon Business $48.44 1 $48.44
feela 56 Pack Composition Notebooks Bulk, Kraft Cover Lined Blank College Ruled Composition Travel Journals with Rainbow Spines For Women Students Business, 60 Pages, 8.3”x 5.5”, A5, 8 Pastel Colors • Amazon Business $48.44 1 $48.44
12 Pcs Drawer Stacking Storage Cabinet, 12 Pcs Plastic Drawers Storage Closet & 36 Pcs Clear Dividers Organizer Rack & 48 Pcs Tag Card & 24 Pcs Non-slip Stickers for Home Office School (12-Box-White) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Treela 300 Pcs Large Body Wipes Individually Wrapped Bath Wipes for Adults Bathing No Rinse Shower Wipes Bulk Deodorant for Homeless Personal Cleansing Wipes for Travel Gym(Black, 7.09" x 9.84") • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
CRAVEBOX Ultimate Breakfast Bars Mix (30ct) - Halloween Healthy Snacks to Go, Granola Cereal Nutrition Healthy Bar Mix Assortment Variety Pack, Snacks Gift Care Package for Office or Home College Back to School • Amazon Business $33.61 1 $33.61
Original Mini Jerky Beef Sticks by Country Archer, 100% Grass-Fed, Gluten Free, High Protein Snacks, 5 Ounce, 36 Count • Amazon Business $32.96 1 $32.96
BERGMAN KELLY Travel Size Shampoo & Conditioner 2 in 1 (1 Fl Oz, 100 PK, Tropical Waterfall), Delight Your Guests with Invigorating and Refreshing Shampoo Amenities, Small Hotel Toiletries in Bulk • Amazon Business $30.98 1 $30.98
Tampax Radiant Tampons Multipack, Regular/Super/Super Plus Absorbency, With Leakguard Braid, Unscented, 28 Count x 4 Packs (112 Count total) • Amazon Business $30.70 1 $30.70
Disposable Toothbrush with Toothpaste Set Pack of 150,Yellow Hollow Individually Wrapped Manual Travel Toothbrush Kit in Bulk Toiletries for Adults,Kids,Hotel,Homeless,Nursing Home,Charity • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Nature's Garden Organic Trail Mix Snack Packs - Trail Mix Variety, Energy Boosting, Heart Healthy, Omega-3 Rich, Cranberries, Pumpkin Seeds, Individual Packs, Family - 1.2 Oz Bags (48 Individual Servings) • Amazon Business $28.29 1 $28.29
Freshscent Lotion 1oz (100 Pack) Hotel Travel Size, Bulk Amenities and Toiletries for Hospitality • Amazon Business $27.64 1 $27.64
Black Round Rug for Bedroom,Fluffy Circle Rug 4'X4' for Kids Room,Furry Carpet for Teen's Room,Shaggy Circular Rug for Nursery Room,Fuzzy Plush Rug for Dorm,Black Carpet,Cute Room Decor for Baby • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
First Aid Only 91248 OSHA-Compliant All-Purpose 50-Person Emergency First Aid Kit for Home, Work, and Travel, 260 Pieces • Amazon Business $21.61 1 $21.61
Always Ultra Thin, Feminine Pads For Women, Size 1 Regular Absorbency, Without Wings, Unscented, 44 Count x 3 (132 Count Total) • Amazon Business $21.57 1 $21.57
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48
Loofah Lord 24 Bamboo Charcoal Infused Black Bath or Shower Sponge Loofahs Pouf Medium Mesh Wholesale Bulk LOT • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
BOLD Mint GO Travel Size Mouthwash Packets BOLD Mint – Individual Mini Mouthwash for Fresh Breath - Smart Packet Design to reduce travel bottle waste -BOLD Mint Flavored Portable Travel Mouthwash Bulk • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
RITZ Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers and Cheese Sandwich Crackers Variety Pack, School Lunch Box Snacks, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $19.27 1 $19.27
SPTRAMLE Kids Socks, 25 Pairs Toddler Socks Low Cut for Boys Girls(0-14 Years Old), 25 Pairs Children Ankle Socks Set • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Dum Dum Pops 180 ct bag - assorted flavors • Amazon Business $18.79 1 $18.79
LIFE SAVERS Wint-O-Green Breath Mint Bulk Hard Candy, Party Size, 44.93 oz Bag (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $18.30 1 $18.30
PURELL SINGLES Advanced Hand Sanitizer Single-Use Packets, 125/Box (9630-12-125CTNS) • Quill.com $17.99 1 $17.99
Freshscent 0.5 oz Bar Soap [100 Pack] Hotel Travel Size, Individually Wrapped, Vegetable Based, Bulk Amenities and Toiletries for Hospitality • Amazon Business $17.77 1 $17.77
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, School Lunch Box Snacks, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $17.28 1 $17.28
JOLLY RANCHER Assorted Fruit Flavored Hard Candy Bulk Bag, 5 lb • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Airheads Mini Bars Assortment - Cherry, Orange, Lime, Blue Raspberry, & White Mystery Flavors 1.5lb Bag Packaged By Snackadilly • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Takis Mini 25 pc / 1.23 oz Bite Size Variety Pack, Assorted Flavored Mixed Rolled Tortilla Chips – (15) Fuego Mini 1.23 oz, (10) Nitro Mini 1.23 oz • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
Takis Blue Heat Mini 25 pc / 1.23 oz Bite Size Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
Sparkle and Bash 60 Pack Small Individual Facial Travel Tissues with Succulent Cactus Design, Pocket Size, For Party Favor Bags, Bulk Set for Fiesta, Cinco de Mayo, 3-Ply Bamboo Pulp • Amazon Business $12.72 1 $12.72
300 Count Dental Flossers Each Individually Wrapped, Floss Singles Bag, Travel Hotel Restaurant Office Car Dental Floss, Floss Picks Oral Care Teeth Clean Flat Wire • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Rice Krispies Treats Marshmallow Cereal Bar 0.39 oz. 50 Bars/Box (KEE12346) • Staples $11.44 1 $11.44
DMSKY 36 Pack Lip Balm, Natural Lip Balm Bulk with Vitamin E and Coconut Oil, Lip Care Product, Moisturizing Soothing Chapped Lips • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
VELCRO Brand Adhesive Squares, 100pk 7/8" White, Mounting Tape for Office Organization, Laminated Signs Classroom Décor • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
30 Pack Combs Individually Wrapped, Widen Combs In Bulk Individually Wrapped,Bulk Combs For Homeless Individually Wrapped For Hotel,Airbnb,Shelter/Homeless/Nursing Home/Charity(Black,30) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
500 PCS Hair Ties for Thin Hair - 2mm x 4cm Premium Nylon Black Hair Tie Bulk for Women Girl Small Ponytail Holders Men Hair Elastic Band(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit, Pouches, 0.8 oz, 40 ct • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Utrecht Heavy Duty Gallon Bucket with Lid - 128 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.50 1 $4.50

Materials cost

$898.62

Vendor shipping charges

$11.41

Sales tax

$39.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$993.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$175.24

Total project goal

$1,168.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,168.29

1 Donor

-$993.05

Donations toward project cost

-$993.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$175.24

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$0.00

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