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

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For the Girls: Building Confidence Through Period Education!

Help me give my students the confidence and knowledge they need to navigate menstruation with ease and pride.

  • $2,158 goal

This project expired on May 8, 2025.

This project expired on May 8, 2025.

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’m requesting for this project—such as period kits, hygiene products, educational materials, and interactive resources—will make a profound difference in my students’ learning. These resources will provide my 5th-grade girls with the knowledge and tools they need to feel confident and prepared as they navigate the changes of puberty. By demystifying menstruation and fostering open conversations, these materials will create a safe and empowering environment where students can ask questions, learn practical skills, and build self-confidence.

My goal for this project is to ensure that every girl in my class feels supported, informed, and equipped to embrace this natural part of growing up without fear or embarrassment.

This project is not just about providing hygiene supplies; it’s about fostering self-respect, building resilience, and teaching lifelong skills that will empower these young girls to take care of themselves and advocate for their needs.

What makes my students special is their curiosity, courage, and kindness. Many of my students come from diverse cultural backgrounds, and for some, this might be the first time they are having a candid discussion about this topic in a safe, inclusive space. They are eager to learn and support one another, and this project will help nurture their growing sense of community and mutual respect. By addressing a topic that is often stigmatized, we are creating an environment where every girl feels seen, valued, and empowered.

Ms. Melo PS 1 Courtlandt School Grades 3-5

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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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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

120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pink Style Menstrual Kit All-in-One 60 Pack | Convenience on The Go | Period Kit Pack for Travelling, Tweens & Teenagers or just When You’re Out | Individually Wrapped Feminine Hygiene Product • Amazon Business $198.99 1 $198.99
Mimorou 48 Pieces Spa Sleepover Party Supplies 12 Pink Spa Headband 12 Pink Plush Sleep Eye Mask 12 Pink Velvet Scrunchies 12 Organza Bags for Slumber Party Spa Party Favors Gift • Amazon Business $38.99 5 $194.95
Nileeva Care Maxi Sanitary Napkins with Wings – Ultra Soft, Super Absorbency & Individually Wrapped Super Value Bulk Pack (16 Pads/Pack X 36 Packs = 576 Pads) • Amazon Business $95.78 2 $191.56
Menstrual Kit All-in-One | Convenience on The Go | Single Period Kit Pack for Travelling, Tweens & Teenagers | Individually Wrapped Feminine Hygiene Products (Butterflies) • Amazon Business $6.23 30 $186.90
3 Pieces Hair Styling Comb Set Teasing Hair Brush Rat Tail Comb Edge Brush for Edge&Back Brushing, Combing, Slicking Hair for Women (Pink) • Amazon Business $3.89 30 $116.70
Carefree Panty Liners for Women, Regular, Wrapped, Unscented, 54ct | Pantiliners, Carefree Liners, Daily Liners for Women, Light Periods and Leaks, 8-Hour Odor Control | 54ct (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $3.35 30 $100.50
Degree Women’s Travel Deodorant Shower Clean 18-Pack – 72H Body Heat Activated Mini Antiperspirant, 0.5 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $23.50 3 $70.50
12pcs Large Satin Bonnets for Sleeping, Silky Hair Bonnet for Black Women Braid Curly Hair • Amazon Business $22.99 3 $68.97
Paterr 12 Pcs Sanitary Napkin Storage Bag Set Including 12 Zipper Menstrual Pad Bag 12 Hand Wrist Strap Lanyard String Lanyard Badge Holder Period Bags Tampons Holder for Women(Cute Style) • Amazon Business $17.99 3 $53.97
150Pcs Sanitary Napkin Disposal Bags, Luxiv Pink Disposable Sanitary Bag Personal Care Disposal Bags for Tampons Trash Bag, Disposable Mini Bag for Women Privacy Handling Bag Diaper Sack (Pink) • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
UMIKU 8 Pack Spa Headband for Women, Facial Makeup Headband Soft Coral Fleece Cosmetic Headband for Women Girls Bow Hair Band Head Wraps for Washing Face Mask Spa Shower Gifts • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
PureFresh Wipes: Flushable, individually wrapped wipes for travel. 40 on-the-go singles • Amazon Business $6.99 5 $34.95
Carefree Panty Liners for Women, Regular, Wrapped, Unscented, 54ct | Pantiliners, Carefree Liners, Daily Liners for Women, Light Periods and Leaks, 8-Hour Odor Control | 54ct (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $3.35 10 $33.50
PURELL SINGLES Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gel, Fragrance Free, 125 Count Single-Use Travel-Size Packets - 9620-12-125EC (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $14.39 2 $28.78
PureFresh Wipes: Flushable, individually wrapped wipes for travel. 40 on-the-go singles • Amazon Business $6.99 4 $27.96
Ring Pop Individually Wrapped Pink Strawberry 30 Count Bulk Lollipop Pack – Strawberry Flavored Lollipop Suckers for Kids - Fun Candy Bulk for Gender Reveal Parties, Bachelorettes, & Party Favors • Amazon Business $13.89 2 $27.78
Oikss 100 Pack 5.25x3.25x8.25 inch Small Kraft Bags with Handles Bulk, Pink Paper Bags Birthday Wedding Party Favors Grocery Retail Shopping Business Goody Craft Gift Cub Sacks (Fuchsia 100PCS Count) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Hint Kids Water Variety Pack, 8 Boxes, Each of: Cherry, Watermelon, Apple, & Grape, Zero Sugar, Zero Sweeteners, Zero Preservatives, Zero Artificial Flavors, 6.75 Fl Oz (Pack of 32) • Amazon Business $22.28 1 $22.28
YestBuy 4 Tier Acrylic Cupcake Stand, Premium Cupcake Holder, Acrylic Cupcake Tower Display Cady Bar Party Décor â Display for Pastry(4.7" Between 2 Layers) ⦠• Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Care Touch Hand Sanitizer Wipes - 110 Hand Wipes Individually Wrapped - Travel Size - Sanitizing Wet Wipes for Home, Office & Outdoor Use • Amazon Business $9.95 2 $19.90
Stock Your Home Individual Plastic Cupcake Containers Disposable with Connected Airtight Dome Lid (100 Count) Clear Single Cupcake Container, BPA Free • Amazon Business $18.80 1 $18.80
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes, Individually Wrapped Daily Face Wipes for Waterproof Makeup, Travel & On-the-Go Singles, 20 Count • Amazon Business $5.82 3 $17.46
JarThenaAMCS 36Pcs Mini Popcorn Boxes White Popcorn Buckets with Pink Bow Paper Candy Favor Boxes Popcorn Treat Boxes for Movie Night Party Supplies, 4.2 x 3 x 2.2 Inch • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
SkinnyPop Original Popcorn, Individual Snack Size Bags, Skinny Pop, Healthy Popcorn Snacks, Gluten Free, 0.65 Ounce (Pack of 30) • Amazon Business $15.30 1 $15.30
SkinnyPop Original Popcorn, Individual Snack Size Bags, Skinny Pop, Healthy Popcorn Snacks, Gluten Free, 0.65 Ounce (Pack of 30) • Amazon Business $15.30 1 $15.30
Ring Pop Individually Wrapped Pink Strawberry 30 Count Bulk Lollipop Pack – Strawberry Flavored Lollipop Suckers for Kids - Fun Candy Bulk for Gender Reveal Parties, Bachelorettes, & Party Favors • Amazon Business $15.03 1 $15.03
WOPARTY Light Pink Popcorn Boxes Set of 36 Mini Paper Popcorn Favor Boxes,Open-Top Cardboard Popcorn Container for Party Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hallmark Fuchsia, Red and Pink Bulk Tissue Paper for Gift Wrapping (120 Sheets) for Gift Bags, Mother's Day, Bridal Showers, Valentine's Day, Holidays • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
ChapStick Classic Cherry Lip Balm Tube, Flavored Lip Balm for Lip Care on Chafed, Chapped or Cracked Lips - 0.15 Oz (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
ChapStick Moisturizer Original Lip Balm Tubes, SPF 15 and Skin Protectant - 0.15 Oz (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
QIKSION 2 Pack Pink Plastic Tablecloth Disposable Table Covers Light Pink Table Cloths for Parties Bridal Shower Birthday Engagement Wedding, Fits 6 to 8 Foot Rectangle Tables (54 × 108 Inch) • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Plastic Pink Table Cloths For Parties, 6 Pack, Thick Pink Tablecloth Plastic Good For Wedding, Birthday, Picnic Camping, also 12 Clips for Pink Disposable Tablecloths For Rectangle Tables - 54x108-in • Amazon Business $11.85 1 $11.85
Push Pop Pink Colorfest Holiday Candy Lollipops - 10 Ct Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped in Pink Strawberry Flavor - Hard Candy Lollipops For Party Favors, Stocking Stuffers, Holiday Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $11.34 1 $11.34
150Pcs Sanitary Napkin Disposal Bags, Luxiv Pink Disposable Sanitary Bag Personal Care Disposal Bags for Tampons Trash Bag, Disposable Mini Bag for Women Privacy Handling Bag Diaper Sack (Pink) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
letesult 180PCS Feminine Hygiene Disposal Bags - Pink Sanitary Napkin Disposal Bags with Period Bag Disposal Sanitary Bags for Feminine Product Perfumed Sanitary Pads Tampon Disposal Bags for Bathroom • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pink Tinsel Curtain Party Backdrop - GREATRIL Foil Fringe Curtain Lilac Pink Party Streamers for Princess Bachelorette Euphoria Theme Party Decorations - 2 Packs • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
QIKSION 2 Pack Hot Pink Plastic Tablecloth Disposable Table Covers Pink Table Cloths for Parties Bridal Shower Birthday Engagement Wedding, Fits 6 to 8 Foot Rectangle Tables (54 × 108 Inch) • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
The Period Book: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up • Amazon Business $9.73 1 $9.73
Hot Pink Plastic Table Cloth 4 Pack Disposable Plastic Table Cloth Party Table Cover Girls Party Table Clothes for Baby Shower Gender Reveal Birthday Party Decorations 54" X 72" (Hot Pink 4 Pack) • Amazon Business $8.77 1 $8.77
Bezente Pink Balloons Set,60pcs 12 inch Metallic Pink Pearl Pink Hot Pink Pastel Pink Latex Balloons Kit for Birthday,Wedding,Baby Shower,Princess Theme Party Decorations • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Bezente Pink Balloons Set,60pcs 12 inch Metallic Pink Pearl Pink Hot Pink Pastel Pink Latex Balloons Kit for Birthday,Wedding,Baby Shower,Princess Theme Party Decorations • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
2 Pack Pink Backdrop Party Decorations Tinsel Curtain Party Backdrop Foil Fringe Birthday Decorations Photo Booth Streamer Backdrop Pink Theme Bachelorette Graduation Party Decorations • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Crepe Paper Streamers 4Rolls 328ft, Pink and Hot Pink Party Streamers for Birthday Party Decorations, Wedding Decorations Crepe Paper for Baby Shower Party Decorations • Amazon Business $4.56 1 $4.56
Elegant Bright Pink 2-Ply Luncheon Napkins - 6.5" x 6.5" (40-Pack) - Soft & Durable, Vibrant Mid Count Napkins - Perfect for Events, • Amazon Business $2.99 1 $2.99
Vibrant Bright Pink 2-Ply Beverage Napkins - 5"x5" (Pack of 40) - Ultra Absorbent - Fun & Stylish Party Essential - Perfect for Any Event • Amazon Business $2.49 1 $2.49

Materials cost

$1,777.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$26.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,834.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$323.68

Total project goal

$2,157.89

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