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Ms. Helgeson from Anchorage, AK is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Women's Hygiene Supplies for My Girls

Help me give my students, especially the girls, emergency basic daily hygiene supplies.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Helgeson's classroom raised $379

This project is fully funded

My Students

My school is a true melting pot of cultures, economic statuses, homes, and families. This school is considered high poverty; over 60% of our students are economically disadvantaged, and our school has now qualified for free lunch and breakfast for our students.

We have over 10 different cultural backgrounds in our classroom with such diversity as Alaska Native, Samoan, Russian, and American Indian.

While studying Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of my students answered the question "What do you think Dr. King would say about our classroom?" One answered, "He would say that our class is his dream come true." Which is exactly right. We are such a wonderful mix of persons.

My Project

This last year I had a student who came and whispered to me, "I started my period." I asked her if she had anything with her. She said no. This project starts a place for students to have emergency supplies without being embarrassed to ask.

These are emergency supplies for my girls who start their menstrual cycle at school and are not prepared for this event.

Also included are some basic hair care supplies as well, hair ties and hairbrushes. The final item is deodorant wipes. Fourth grade students often start needing deodorant. The individual wipes allow me to send them to the bathroom to take care of this specific need and we all can breathe a little easier.

Ms. Helgeson College Gate Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Anchorage, AK 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
Rinseless Deodorant Wipes Individually Wrapped (24 Count) Travel Friendly Antiperspirant Wipes • Amazon Business $17.99 3 $53.97
AhlsenL 4 Pack Detangler Hair Brushes, Anti-static Massage Comb Hair Brush for Women Girls Curly Straight Long or Short Hair (Unicorn) • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
Always Ultra Thin Pads Size 1 Regular Absorbency Unscented with Wings, 36 Count, Packaging may vary, 2 count • Amazon Business $10.48 4 $41.92
ClosetMaid 8991 Stackable 1-Door Organizer, Espresso • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
14 Pieces Tortoise Hair Bobby Pins Fashion Geometric Bobby Hair Clips Acetate Hair Accessories for Women Hair Decoration • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Stayfree Maxi Regular Pads For Women, Wingless, Reliable Protection and Absorbency of Feminine Periods, Scented, 66 count • Amazon Business $6.88 3 $20.64
Keopel 30pcs Resin Hair Clips Set, Acrylic Alligator Clips Hair Accessories Leopard Print Hair Barrettes for Women • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
200 Pack No-metal Hair Elastics Hair Ties Ponytail Holders Hair Bands (3 mm, Multicolor) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Spiral Hair Ties, V-Opitos 24Pack No Crease Hair Ties, Colorful Phone Cord Hair Ties, Hair Coils,Elastic Coil Hair Ties for Women Girls, Apply to Curly, Straight, Thick, Thin, Short, Long and Perfect for Any Hair Color • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Meartchy 18 Pcs Boho Headbands for Women, Womens Bandeau Headbands Beach Headbands, Head Bands Women Hair, Floral Vintage Twisted Criss Cross Elastic Head Wrap Hair Accessories • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
SIQUK 7 Pcs Hair Brush and Comb Set Round Brush Paddle Brush Detangle Hair Brush and Combs Wet Dry Brush for Women Men Hair Styling • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
79STYLE 100Pcs Elastic Hair Ties Ribbon No Crease Ouchless Ponytail Holders For Girl and Women, Yoga Twist Hair Bands Hand Knotted Fold Over Solid Colors ( Multiple-20 Colors ) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$283.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $4.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$321.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.81

Total project goal

$378.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $378.71

2 Donors

-$246.59

Donations toward project cost

-$217.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.49

match offer

-$123.29

Match offer toward project cost

-$104.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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