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Ms. Washington from Baton Rouge, LA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clean Start: Hygiene Products for High School Classrooms

Help me give my students access to hygiene products in order to foster dignity and equity, ensuring their focus remains on learning.

  • $336 goal

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My Project

Donating hygiene products to students from low-income households holds numerous benefits, extending far beyond the provision of basic necessities. Firstly, it addresses a crucial barrier to education. For many students, lacking access to hygiene products can lead to embarrassment, discomfort, and even absenteeism. By ensuring they have the necessary items like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and menstrual hygiene products, we create a conducive environment for learning.

Feeling clean and well-groomed can significantly impact one's confidence and mental well-being.

For students already facing economic challenges, having access to hygiene products can alleviate some of the stress and insecurity associated with their circumstances. It sends a powerful message that their needs are seen and valued, contributing positively to their overall sense of worth.

Furthermore, providing hygiene products to students from low-income backgrounds promotes inclusivity within the school community. It helps level the playing field, ensuring that all students, regardless of their financial situation, have equal opportunities to participate fully in school activities and social interactions without feeling marginalized or stigmatized.

In summary, donating hygiene products to students from low-income households is not only a gesture of compassion but also a strategic investment in their education, health, and overall well-being. It promotes dignity, inclusivity, and good hygiene practices while fostering a sense of community and support within the school environment.

Ms. Washington McKinley High School Grades 9-12

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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.

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Baton Rouge, LA 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

HBCU Alum 160 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
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
Gisdo 120 pcs Disposable Toothbrushes with Toothpaste Individually Wrapped, Toothbrush with Paste Bulk Manual Disposable Travel Toothbrush Kit for Hotel Guest, 3 Colors • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
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
Dove Deodorant (Pack of 6) 5.07 Oz • Amazon Business $23.00 1 $23.00
Always Ultra Thin Feminine Pads with Wings for Women, Super Absorbency, Unscented, Size 2, 126 Count • Amazon Business $15.31 1 $15.31
Amazon Basics Thick Maxi Pads with Flexi-Wings for Periods, Extra Long Length, Super Absorbency, Unscented, Size 3, 104 Count (4 Packs of 26) (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $14.78 1 $14.78
Amazon Basics Thick Maxi Pads for Periods, Super Absorbency, Unscented, 192 Count (4 Packs of 48) (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $14.00 1 $14.00

Materials cost

$231.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$285.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.39

Total project goal

$335.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $335.92

1 Donor

-$158.63

Donations toward project cost

-$142.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.86

match offer

-$167.95

Match offer toward project cost

-$142.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.19

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.33

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 $0.00

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