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Ms. Fano from Miami, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Students Through Personal Care Essentials

Help me give my students access to a hygiene and snack closet that they can use whenever they feel the need for one of these products without feeling ashamed.

  • $191 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

The specific items I am requesting, healthy snacks, hair ties, soap wipes, and menstrual pads—will significantly enhance our students' learning experiences. By providing nutritious snacks, I can help alleviate hunger, which directly supports better concentration and cognitive function in the classroom. Hair ties will be accessible for those who may have lost theirs or had theirs break as this can encourages active participation. Access to soap wipes allows students to maintain personal hygiene throughout the day, reducing anxiety and embarrassment and allowing them to focus on lessons rather than discomfort. Moreover, ensuring that students have menstrual pads removes barriers that might prevent them from attending school or participating fully, fostering a sense of normalcy and dignity during a natural biological process.

My goals for this project are to enhance student well-being, improve engagement in learning, and foster a supportive community within our school.

By addressing these essential personal care needs, we aim to create an inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and emotionally. I want them to feel valued and cared for, knowing that their basic needs are being met.

What makes our students special is their resilience and creativity in the face of challenges. Coming from diverse backgrounds, each student has their own story, often dealing with socio-economic barriers that can impact their educational experience. Despite these obstacles, they demonstrate incredible determination and a desire to succeed. By providing these basic necessities, we can empower them to focus on their education and personal growth, helping to cultivate a nurturing environment that supports their unique journeys and fosters their potential.

Ms. Fano Miami Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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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

20 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dove Hand Wash Hygiene and Care For Hands White Peach and Tea Washes Away Bacteria and Locks In Moisture 18.5 oz 4 Count • Amazon Business $25.71 1 $25.71
Goody Kids Ouchless Elastic Hair Ties – 2 Color Options Brights or Pastels - Perfect for Fine, Curly Hair and Sensitive Scalps - Pain Free Hair Accessories for Children, Girls and Boys, 60 Count • Amazon Business $4.19 5 $20.95
Browndages: Assorted SKIN TONE Bandages (20 count, latex free adhesive wound care) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $4.00 5 $20.00
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Hipruict Travel Feminine Hygiene Wipes,50 Count Intimate Wipes Feminine Care,Ph Balanced,Plant Extracts,Travel Work Essential Easy to Carry,Hygiene Wipes for Women to Give Friends Homeless • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
Goody WoMens Ouchless Braided Elastics, Black, 15 Count • Amazon Business $1.98 5 $9.90
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76
Always Ultra Thin Feminine Pads For Women, Size 2 Long Super Absorbency, With Wings, Unscented, 32 Count • Amazon Business $7.28 1 $7.28

Materials cost

$130.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$162.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.61

Total project goal

$190.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $190.71

3 Donors

-$91.23

Donations toward project cost

-$84.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.68

match offer

-$91.23

Match offer toward project cost

-$77.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.68

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.24

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 $0.00

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