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Teacher Elder from Camden, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Importance of Uniform Shirts

Help me give my students clean school uniforms for the warm spring season.

  • 2 donors
  • $165 goal

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Teacher Elder has another project! Donate to Uniform Shirts to help their classroom.

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Help Teacher Elder

Teacher Elder has another project! Donate to Uniform Shirts to help their classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $83.
2X

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

Uniform shirts are crucial to ensuring comfort and focus for students, particularly during the unpredictable spring season. As the weather fluctuates, it becomes important for students to wear clothing that adapts to varying temperatures while maintaining a professional appearance. Spring often brings mild to warmer temperatures, making breathable materials, such as cotton or polyester blends, essential for comfort. These fabrics allow for air circulation, helping students avoid overheating as they transition between chilly mornings and warmer afternoons.

Beyond comfort, uniform shirts foster a sense of equality, helping to reduce distractions related to clothing and fashion choices.

All students wearing the same uniform create an inclusive atmosphere where the focus remains on education, rather than on individual attire. In the spring, when outdoor activities become more frequent, these uniform shirts offer durability, ensuring that students are equipped for sports or recreational activities without sacrificing comfort or style.

For parents, school uniforms provide convenience, reducing the need for daily decision-making about what their child should wear. As spring brings more active outdoor events, uniform shirts ensure that students are appropriately dressed for both academic and extracurricular activities. Ultimately, these shirts provide students with a sense of unity, comfort, and preparedness, allowing them to concentrate on their learning experiences during the spring months.

Teacher Elder Eastside High School Grades 9-12

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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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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

80 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jerzees Men's Short Sleeve Polo Shirts, SpotShield Stain Resistant, Sizes S-5x • Amazon Business $9.00 12 $108.00

Materials cost

$108.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$139.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.64

Total project goal

$164.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $164.26

1 Donor

-$82.13

Donations toward project cost

-$69.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.32

match offer

-$82.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$69.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.32

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 $0.00

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