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Ms. Melanie from Trenton, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keeping Our Students Warm and Ready to Learn!

Help me give my students outfits to keep our dance team warm during performances!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Melanie's classroom raised $235

This project is fully funded

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

I teach an incredible group of students in New Jersey who are full of energy, determination, and a passion for learning. Many of them face daily challenges beyond the classroom, but they show up eager to grow and succeed. They inspire me every day with their resilience and dedication.

This project will provide essential warmth and care materials, including leotards for our dance students and athletic wear for our student-athletes.

Many of our students do not have access to proper attire, which can make participation difficult. By ensuring they have the right clothing, we are giving them the opportunity to fully engage in physical activities that promote confidence, teamwork, and well-being.

Our goal is to remove barriers to participation, ensuring every student feels comfortable and prepared, whether in the dance studio or on the court. Having the right attire will allow them to focus on their growth, movement, and expression without worrying about what they don’t have.

My students are special because they are dedicated, hardworking, and always striving for excellence despite obstacles. This project will help them continue their journey with dignity, confidence, and the support they deserve. Thank you for helping us make a difference!

Ms. Melanie Trenton Ninth Grade Academy Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Trenton, NJ 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Capezio Women's Classic Short Sleeve Leotard,Black,Medium • Amazon Business $22.56 3 $67.68
Capezio womens Classic Short Sleeve athletic leotards, Black, X-Small US • Amazon Business $22.00 1 $22.00
Capezio Women's Classic Short Sleeve Leotard,Black,X-Large • Amazon Business $22.00 1 $22.00
Capezio Women's Classic Short Sleeve Leotard,Black,Small • Amazon Business $22.00 1 $22.00
Russell Athletic Men's Cotton Performance Sleeveless Muscle T-Shirt,Black,Medium • Amazon Business $10.08 2 $20.16
Men's Basketball Single Leg Tight Sports Pants 1/2 One Leg Compression Pants Athletic Base Layer Underwear (Black-Right-Long,S,Small) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$166.83

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$199.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.18

Total project goal

$234.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$234.51

3 Donors

-$117.26

Donations toward project cost

-$99.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.59

match offer

-$117.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$99.66

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.59

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$0.00

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