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Ms. Smolenski from Chicago, IL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowerment Kits: Supporting Girls' Early Menstrual Health

Help me give my students get hygiene help with first menstrual cycle kits.

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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

Dear Supporters,

I am reaching out to request your assistance in providing our students with essential menstrual hygiene kits.

Many of my students are experiencing their menstrual cycles earlier than expected and often feel unprepared and hesitant to seek help, leading to discomfort and potential absenteeism. By supplying these kits, we aim to create a supportive environment where students can manage their menstrual health confidently and without embarrassment.

**Impact on Learning**

Access to menstrual hygiene products is crucial for maintaining regular school attendance and academic performance. When students lack the necessary supplies, they may miss classes or struggle to concentrate, hindering their educational progress. Providing these kits will ensure that menstruation does not become a barrier to their learning and participation.

My primary objectives for this project are:

- **Ensure Preparedness:** Equip students with the necessary menstrual products to manage their cycles effectively while at school.

- **Promote Comfort and Confidence:** Reduce anxiety and embarrassment associated with menstruation by providing discreet and readily available supplies.

- **Educate and Empower:** Offer resources and information to help students understand and manage their menstrual health, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-care.

Our students are remarkable individuals who demonstrate resilience and determination daily. Many face challenges such as housing insecurity or come from low-income families, making access to personal hygiene products difficult. Despite these obstacles, they show up eager to learn and grow. By providing these menstrual hygiene kits, we can alleviate some of their concerns and help them focus on their education.

Your support in this initiative will make a significant difference in our students' lives, ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed both academically and personally.

Ms. Smolenski Canty Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Chicago, IL View local requests

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

35 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
First Period Kit to-Go! - Organic Eco-Friendly Tween Pads & Liner - Period Bags for Teen Girls for School - Period Pouch & Teen Pads for Girls Ages 11-14, Teen Pads for Periods - Pads for Teens Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 30 $299.70
Always Radiant Teen Feminine Pads with FlexFoam, Size 1, Regular, with Wings, Unscented, 42 CT • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98

Materials cost

$310.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$345.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.94

Total project goal

$406.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $406.28

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 $406.28

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