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Ms. Romine from Indianapolis, IN is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clean Body = Clear Minds

My students need clean clothes and hygiene products to be able to attend school and focus on academics.

  • $531 goal

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My Students

My school serves Kindergarten through sixth grade just outside downtown Indianapolis. Our school is located in one of the most dangerous zip codes in the county.

Our students have difficulty connecting school to their future and often lack strong educational role models in their personal lives.

Our students are brave and funny. They frequently have very high energy levels. Some of have diagnosed as having special needs, and others are still unidentified. Many have never been in a structured setting before. Often our students are exposed to significant stressors such as neighborhood violence, police actions, domestic violence, lack of food, lack of safe housing, and daily uncertainty. They are resilient and desperate for attention. Our students are looking to us to understand why they should care about education and school. We want to show them the value of learning, reaching their personal goals, and building their community.

My Project

When our students lack the necessary tools to come to school clean each day, they are not focused on learning. They are worried about how they look or how they smell and who will notice. They may stay home rather than chance teasing or bullying. This can be a major distraction from learning.

We have a washing machine but lack a budget for student laundry.

Many of our students are entering puberty and dealing with body odor for the first time. Their families may be too busy or stressed to notice this need, especially in the early stages. We even have several students who regularly wet their pants due to age, lack of routine and consistency, medical issues, and/or trauma. Being able to wash clothing, meet feminine hygiene needs, and provide deodorant while students are getting into a routine for self-care is huge (and helpful to teachers too)!

When students trust that their basic needs will be met at school, they are more likely to attend and feel safe. When students basic needs are met, then they can learn free from distraction. These supplies will help them to do so.

Ms. Romine Brookside Elementary School 54 Grades 3-5

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.

More about Ms. Romine

Indianapolis, IN View local requests

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

600 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dial White Marble Guest Amenities Cleansing Soap, .75 Oz Bar, 1000/Cs • Staples Advantage $78.99 1 $78.99
Sure Unscented Anti-Perspirant Deodorant, 6 Oz, 12/Case • Staples Advantage $68.40 1 $68.40
Dial 1319071 Conditioning Shampoo, 0.75 oz. • Staples Advantage $63.99 1 $63.99
Gain High-Efficiency Washer Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original, 150 oz. • Staples Advantage $19.99 3 $59.97
Naturelle Plus Feminine Napkins with Wings, #4, Regular, 250/Ct • Staples Advantage $44.99 1 $44.99
Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Laundry Detergent, Refreshing Breeze, 138 oz. • Staples Advantage $11.99 3 $35.97
Ajax Laundry Detergent 2X High-Efficiency Washer Detergent Soap, Original Scent, 50 Oz. • Staples Advantage $8.49 4 $33.96
Secret Original Solid Deodorant, Powder Fresh Scent, 1.7 oz. • Staples Advantage $1.79 16 $28.64

Materials cost

$414.91

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$451.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.61

Total project goal

$530.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$530.74

2 Donors

-$265.36

Donations toward project cost

-$225.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.80

match offer

-$265.38

Match offer toward project cost

-$225.57

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.81

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$0.00

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