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Ms. Houle from Springfield, MA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Holiday Cheer

Help me give my students a small, but meaningful gift this holiday season!

  • $682 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 holidays can be a tough time for students. This year, I wanted to brighten their season with a small care package that they could use at home.

This gift would include deodorant, toothpaste, a toothbrush, a notebook, and more.

These items are basic, but some students need some support in order to get them. These items would benefit them not only physically, but also mentally, by allowing them to take care of their hygiene and providing a safe space for their thoughts and ideas.

With your help, my students will be able to take better care of themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally with the use of these items.

Ms. Houle Alfred G Zanetti Montessori School Grades 6-8

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. Houle

Springfield, MA 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

60 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Travel Size - 0.5 Oz (Case of 36) • Amazon Business $59.99 2 $119.98
Toothbrush & Cover Travel Kit with Colgate Toothpaste (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $20.85 5 $104.25
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gel Infused with Essential Oils, Scented Variety Pack, 1 fl oz Travel Size Flip Cap Bottles (Box of 12 Bottles)- 3901-24-CMRMETRY • Amazon Business $15.57 5 $77.85
Assorted Classic Candy - Huge PARTY MIX Bulk BOX! 11.25 lbs / 180 oz Classic Individually Wrapped Candies of All Time America's Most Favorite Assorted Candies over 430 pieces • Amazon Business $69.87 1 $69.87
56 Pack Composition Notebooks Bulk, Feela Kraft Cover Lined Blank College Ruled Composition Travel Journals with Rainbow Spines For Women Students Business, 60 Pages, 8.3”x 5.5”, A5, 8 Colors • Amazon Business $56.98 1 $56.98
Madisi Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, Bulk Pack, 320 pencils • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
60-Packs Paper Bags with Handles Bulk 8.26"×6"×3.15" Small Gift Bags 16 Different Senior Color Bags Multiple Uses（Small Size） • Amazon Business $20.38 1 $20.38
60 Pack Lip Balm, Natural Lip Balm Bulk, Lip Care Product, Moisturizing Lip Balm for dry cracked lips • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Fidget Toys Set, 70 Pack Sensory Toys Party Favors Kids Autism Autistic Children, Classroom Treasure Box Chest Prizes Pinata Stuffer Gifts Small Mini Bulk Toy Carnival ADHD • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
60 Pieces Inspirational Rubber Bracelet Motivational Quote Silicone Bracelets 20 Styles Black Stretch Wristbands for Men Women Teens (Bright Colors) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
300PCS Motivational Sticker, Inspirational Words Stickers for Teens Adults Students Teacher Employees Vinyl Encouraging Positive Affirmation Stickers for Water Bottles Laptop Decals Scrapbook Journal • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$541.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$579.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.22

Total project goal

$681.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $681.49

3 Donors

-$415.74

Donations toward project cost

-$353.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.36

match offer

-$265.75

Match offer toward project cost

-$225.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.86

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