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This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Soto from Staten Island, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cosmetology Wishes

Help me give my students an opportunity of a lifetime. I run an cosmetology after school with 18 students.

  • $879 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My name is Ms. Soto and I am currently a special ed teacher at a Title I junior high school on Staten Island. My students live in a community of poverty and violence. I started my cosmetology after school program to give my students the opportunity to learn a skill in the cosmetic field while having fun. I also teach my students the financial aspects of running a business.

I have 18 students currently in program and I would love to give more students the opportunity.

All donations are appreciated

Ms. Soto Intermediate School 49 Berta A Dreyfus Grades 6-8

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. Soto

Staten Island, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

18 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Morris Mannequin Head 100% Real Hair Training Head Manikin Head Cosmetology Doll Head for Hairdresser Practice HairStyling Braiding with Clamp Stand (14 Inch) • Amazon Business $27.99 10 $279.90
Beurer - 18-piece Manicure/Pedicure Device and Nail Set - Pink/White • Best Buy Education $49.99 3 $149.97
2 Pack Practice Nail Tips Art Trainer Training Hand Tool Flexible Bendable Movable Fake Mannequin Right Hands Manicure Tool • Amazon Business $9.29 7 $65.03
MEKK Nail Glue, Super Strong Nail Glue for Acrylic Nails Long Lasting Professional Nail Tip Glue for Press on Nails Bond for Acrylic Nails Adhesive Nail Glue for False Nail Tips 0.07OZ/PCS(12PCS) • Amazon Business $5.92 10 $59.20
Acrylic Nail Kit with Prep Dehydrator and Primer, Acrylic Nail Powder and Liquid Kit French Clear Nail Tips Glue Brush DIY Nail Kit with Everything • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
FANDAMEI Nail Files and Buffers, 20PCS Professional Manicure Tools Kit. Rectangular Nail Buffer Block & 100/180 Grit Nail File, 7 Way Nail File & Nail Polishing Buffer. Nail Care Tool • Amazon Business $7.99 5 $39.95
Bounty Quilted Napkin, 1-ply, White, 200 Napkins/Pack (34885.) • Quill.com $7.49 3 $22.47
Clear Stiletto Nail Tips Full Cover, Teenitor 600pcs Long Nail Tips for Acrylic Nails, Long Acrylic Stiletto Fake Nail Tips with Glue, Clear Almond Stiletto False Nail Tips, Acrylic Nail Clipper, Nail Glue, Nail File Buffer • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Teenitor Clear Coffin Nail Tips Set, Long Acrylic Nail Tip Full Cover Clear Press On Nails, 600pcs Ballerina False Nails Tips With Nail Glue, Acrylic Nail Clipper Files And Buffer Polisher • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98

Materials cost

$706.43

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$747.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.83

Total project goal

$878.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$878.86

1 Donor

-$878.86

Donations toward project cost

-$747.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$131.83

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$0.00

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