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Ms. E. Jones from Alexandria, VA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Winter Warmth 2024

Help me give my students blankets, hats, gloves and snacks to keep warm for the winter.

  • $427 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

We are seeking funding for our Winter Warmth Initiative, a project designed to provide essential winter items to high school students in our community. With the harsh winter weather approaching, many students in our area lack access to warm clothing and basic necessities, leaving them vulnerable to the cold. Our proposal aims to distribute blankets, hats, gloves, and snacks to these students, ensuring that they have the warmth and sustenance needed to focus on their studies and navigate the winter season with dignity. By addressing this pressing need, we aim to create a more comfortable and conducive learning environment for our high school students, promoting their overall well-being and academic success.

The winter essentials provided through this initiative will directly impact the lives of students, alleviating the burden of facing harsh weather conditions without proper clothing and nourishment.

By offering these items, we hope to foster a sense of community care and demonstrate our commitment to the well-being of our high school students. With your support, we can make a significant difference in the lives of these students, helping them navigate the winter season with dignity and ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed academically.

Ms. E. Jones Alexandria City High School Grades 9-12

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

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Alexandria, VA 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

120 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Preboun 10 Pieces Mexican Blanket Bulk Authentic Woven Yoga Blanket Large Picnic Camping Blanket Colorful Striped Serape Blanket for Beach Outdoor Grass Car Home Throw Blanket (Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
24 Packs Fleece Throw Blanket Soft Lightweight Fleece Blanket Warm Cozy Throw Bulk Blanket for Bed Couch Sofa Home Office Wedding Gifts Suitable for Seasons, 50 x 60 Inches (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
24x Winter Beanies & Gloves Combo Pack, Bulk Pack for Men Women, Warm Cozy Gift • Amazon Business $41.57 1 $41.57
Journey of Asia Korean Snack Box 38 Count Care Package Individually Wrapped Packs of Candy, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, and Treats for Friends & Family. • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $14.48 1 $14.48
Mexican Candy Variety Pack (50 Count) Dulces Mexicanos, Mexican Candy, Mexican Snacks, with Lucas Candy, Pelon Pelo Rico, Pulparindo, Mazapan, by Sabores de Mexico • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Mexican Candy Mix Assortment Snack (42 Count) Dulces Mexicanos Variety Of Best Sellers Spicy, Sweet, and Sour Bulk candies, Includes Luca, Pelon, Pulparindo, Rellerindo, by JVR TRADE • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98

Materials cost

$327.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$362.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.03

Total project goal

$426.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $426.87

8 Donors

-$375.22

Donations toward project cost

-$320.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.88

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.65

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 $0.00

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