Help me give my students the resources such as a washing machine, baskets, etc. to learn how to wash their own clothes.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. S. Rodriguez's classroom raised $1,053
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
Can you imagine not having enough resources and knowledge to take care of your body's needs? Especially during the period of adolescence when our bodies are changing and developing faster than we can keep up. I can, and so can many of our students in the South Bronx.
We know that if students' basic needs are not met, it interferes with their learning.
Science says that our personal hygiene can greatly affect our behavior, attitudes, personality, mood, confidence, and even the way we interact with others. More and more of our middle schoolers are coming into their bodies and hormones are on a rise. Body odor and self-image have become a prevailing issue for most of our students with autism affecting all areas of their learning and development throughout the day. Students are now looking beyond themselves and at their peers for more self-assurance and acceptance. However bad body hygiene is leaving our students feeling uncomfortable, distracted, and/or worse isolated at school.
So let’s teach them! With the requested resources such as a washing machine, clothes baskets, etc. we can teach our students how to run, organize, and maintain our school's makeshift laundry mat as job training. We will teach our students how to sort, wash and dry clothing. We will teach our students how to use and measure out laundry detergent. We will teach our students how to operate and navigate a laundry machine or hand washer with real clothing to practice with.
Please invest in our students and the future of the South Bronx. With all requested resources, we will build an adaptive living skills program centered around our student’s growing and changing bodies to promote healthy living through the washing of our clothes.
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
Portable Laundry Washing Machine by BLACK+DECKER, Compact Pulsator Washer for Clothes, .9 Cubic ft. Tub, White, BPWM09W
• Amazon Business
$252.27
1
$252.27
Ohisu Blue Washboard Basin for Hand Washing Clothes and Small Delicate Articles
• Amazon Business
$15.95
6
$95.70
SAMMART 41L (10.8 gallon) Collapsible Plastic Laundry Basket - Foldable Pop Up Storage Container/Organizer - Portable Washing Tub - Space Saving Hamper/Basket, Water capacity: 32L (8.4 gallon) (Rectangular, Bright Blue)
• Amazon Business
$30.86
3
$92.58
Amazon Basics Foldable Laundry Rack for Air Drying Clothing - 41.8" x 29.5" x 14.5", White
• Amazon Business
$30.99
2
$61.98
Sterilite 12178006 1.5 Bushel/53 Liter Ultra Square Laundry Basket, White Basket w/ Titanium Inserts, Pack of 6
• Amazon Business
$52.93
1
$52.93
Dreft Stage 1: Newborn Hypoallergenic Baby Laundry Detergent Liquid Soap (HE), Natural for Baby, Newborn, or Infant, 64 Total Loads (Pack of 2)
• Amazon Business
$16.25
3
$48.75
Fruit of the Loom Men's Short Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt, 6 Pack-Assorted Colors, Medium
• Amazon Business
$17.99
2
$35.98
The Children's Place boys Basic Bootcut Jeans, Dk Juptier 2 Pack, 10 US
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
The Children's Place boys Pull On Cargo Pants, Flax, 10
• Amazon Business
$12.99
2
$25.98
Gildan Men's DryBlend Workwear T-Shirts with Pocket, 2-Pack, Safety Green, Large
• Amazon Business
$8.63
3
$25.89
Stalwart 82-43752 Dolly Mobile Rolling Cart with Adjustable Base and 4-Locking Wheels for Moving Washing Machines, Refrigerators and Other Large Items – 220lbs Weight Capacity (Off-White)
• Amazon Business
$25.45
1
$25.45
Hanes womens 10-pair Value Pack Crew fashion liner socks, Black, 8 12 US
• Amazon Business
$10.99
2
$21.98
Hanes womens 10-pair Value Pack Crew fashion liner socks, White, 12-Aug US
• Amazon Business
$10.97
2
$21.94
Fruit of the Loom Boys' Cotton White T Shirt, White, Small (Pack of 5)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
2
$19.98
Gildan Men's DryBlend Workwear T-Shirts with Pocket, 2-Pack, Safety Green, Medium
• Amazon Business
$8.63
2
$17.26
Jefferies Socks Little Boy's Monster Pattern Crew Socks 6 Pair Pack Sockshosiery, Multi, Medium
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Jefferies Socks Little Boys Trains Trucks Cars Pattern Crew Socks 6 Pack, Multi, 12-24 Months, Multicolor (1182)
• Amazon Business
$10.55
1
$10.55
Avery 6113 All-Purpose Labels, 1 x 2.75 Inches, White, Pack of 128
• Amazon Business
$1.48
1
$1.48
Materials cost
$851.68
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.78
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$894.46
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$157.85
Total project goal
$1,052.31
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,052.31
1 Donor
-$1,052.31
Donations toward project cost
-$894.46
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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