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Ms. Caitlin from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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O’Keeffe Cosmetology Program

Help me give my students the materials they need to advance in cosmetology.

  • $551 goal

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My Project

Hi! I go by Ms. Caitlin to the students at O’Keeffe Elementary. Before working here I attended cosmetology school and I still pursue this career outside of being a Special Education Classroom Assistant. I think being a cosmetologist is a great career, especially for someone who wants their own business. The only thing I would’ve done differently is learn about doing hair earlier in life. This is why starting this program would be amazing because the kids will get to experience this much sooner than I did and can have an idea of what they might be interested in doing as a career when they grow up.

Creating a cosmetology program at O’Keefe will be great for kids to experience what is involved when it comes to doing hair.

This program can create great professionalism and customer service skills at an early age. I hope to get as many donations for this program as possible because it can truly help the future of our kids.

Ms. Caitlin O'Keeffe School of Excellence Grades 6-8

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

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

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
T3 - SinglePass StyleMax Professional 1" Flat Iron - White Rose Gold • Best Buy Education $149.99 1 $149.99
Conair - Conairman Close-Cut Precision Professional Lithium-Ion High-Performance Metal Clipper Trimmer - Silver • Best Buy Education $79.99 1 $79.99
Conair - InfPRO Performa Series Ionic Ceramic Hair Dryer - Peach • Best Buy Education $47.99 1 $47.99
Mannequin Head with Human Hair Manikin Head with Hair 100% Real Hair Mannequin Head Doll Training Head with Free Clamp Holder • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Gingher Classic Embroidery Scissors and Leather Sheath - 4" Craft Scissors for Fabric, Thread, and Needlework Yarn Cutting - Silver • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
Conair Double Ceramic 1-Inch Curling Iron, 1-inch barrel produces classic curls – for use on short, medium, and long hair • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
4Pcs Paddle Hair Brush, Detangling Brush and Hair Comb Set for Men and Women, Great On Wet or Dry Hair, No More Tangle Hairbrush for Long Thick Thin Curly Natural Hair • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Self Portrait Mirror - Double Sided • Blick Art Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
GREEN LIFESTYLE 2 Pack Bib Apron - Unisex Black Aprons, Machine Washable Aprons for Men and Women, Kitchen Cooking BBQ Aprons Bulk (Pack of 2, with Pockets, Black) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Small Handheld Hand Mirror Compact Travel Makeup Mirror Handheld Cosmetic Mirror with Handle Personal Mirror Portable Vanity Mirror 3.15 Inch Wide, 7.09 Inch Long (Blue, Green, Pink, Purple,8 Pieces) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Leakproof Spray Bottle - 32 ounces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $7.16 1 $7.16
50pcs Hairdressing Double Prong Curl Clips, Wobe 1.8" Curl Setting Section Hair Clips Metal Alligator Clips Hairpins for Hair Bow Great Pin Curl Clip, Styling Clips for Hair Salon Barber (Black) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Eco Style Professional Styling Gel Krystal, 8 Ounce • Amazon Business $6.40 1 $6.40
Oneleaf Styling Hair Comb 10PCS Hair Stylists Professional Styling Comb Set Variety Pack Great for All Hair Types & Styles • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$421.40

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$467.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.53

Total project goal

$550.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $550.20

3 Donors

-$543.44

Donations toward project cost

-$463.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.02

match offer

-$5.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$4.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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 $0.00

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