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Mr. Houssam from Newark, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Caring for Our High School Community Warmth and Care.

Help me give my students the essentials they need for warmth, care, and to alleviate hunger. With your support, we can create an environment that nurtures not only their academic growth but also their well-being.

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My Project

In our effort to cultivate a nurturing environment for our students, we are seeking materials that cater to their fundamental needs, promoting a sense of warmth, care, and security. Your contributions will be instrumental in assembling first aid kits, supplying essential snacks, cleaning products, tissues, and hygiene items for our students. These resources aim to uphold the well-being of our high school community, fostering a healthy and supportive atmosphere for both learning and personal growth.

Your generosity will make a substantial impact, demonstrating to our students that they are cared for and valued.

Let's work together to create a space where everyone experiences warmth, both in the literal and metaphorical sense, fostering an environment conducive to academic success and overall well-being.

Thank you for considering our project and for your dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of our students.

Warm regards,

Mr. H.

Mr. Houssam West Side 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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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

125 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nature Valley Oats & Honey Granola Bar, 1.49 oz., 49 Bars/Box (GEM12942) • Quill.com $28.99 5 $144.95
Wellsley Farms Chewy Chocolate Granola Bar 0.88 oz. 60 Bars/Box (220-00538) • Staples $23.94 5 $119.70
Veratify - Healthy Mixed Snack Box & Snacks Gift Variety Pack - Great for Home, Lunches, Work, Grab and Go, Office, Meetings - Breakfast Bars, Bulk Granola Bars, Snacks (Care Package 66 Count) • Amazon Business $39.69 2 $79.38
First Aid Only First Aid Kit Refill, 50 People, 183 Pieces, Kit (90617) • Quill.com $42.99 1 $42.99
Germ-x Advanced Hand Sanitizer with Aloe and Vitamin E, Non-Drying Moisturizing Gel, Instant and No Rinse Formula, Pump Bottle, 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages, Assorted Sizes, 100 Count (117178) • Quill.com $21.59 1 $21.59
Kleenex Boutique Standard Facial Tissues, 2-Ply, 90 Sheets/Box, 6/Pack (21271) • Quill.com $19.99 1 $19.99
Comfy Package Nitrile Disposable Gloves - 4 mil. | Latex Free and Rubber Free | Non-Sterile Powder Free Gloves • Amazon Business $15.83 1 $15.83

Materials cost

$469.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$506.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.38

Total project goal

$595.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $595.84

3 Donors

-$595.84

Donations toward project cost

-$506.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.38

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 $0.00

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