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Ms. McCoy from Dallas, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Self Care is the Best Care!

Help me give my students hygiene items that allow them to be successful throughout the day.

  • $913 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

Providing hygiene products to high school students is a critical step in supporting their self-care regimen and promoting a healthy, dignified, and respectful learning environment. Access to these essential items plays a vital role in ensuring that students feel comfortable, confident, and focused on their educational pursuits, rather than being preoccupied with basic hygiene needs.

Hygiene products, including soaps, deodorants, menstrual care items, and dental care kits, address fundamental aspects of personal care that directly impact a student's health, well-being, and self-esteem.

For many students, especially those from low-income families, these products may not always be readily available at home, making school-based access crucial. By providing these essential items, schools help bridge the gap, ensuring all students have the opportunity to maintain cleanliness and personal care, which is indispensable for their physical and mental health.

Furthermore, making hygiene products available in schools sends a powerful message about the importance of self-care, encouraging students to develop and maintain personal hygiene habits. It fosters an atmosphere of inclusivity and care, where students' basic needs are acknowledged and met, allowing them to concentrate on their studies and social interactions without the added stress of hygiene-related concerns.

Incorporating hygiene products into the school's self-care initiatives not only benefits individual students but also enhances the overall school environment by promoting hygiene practices that reduce the spread of illnesses. This proactive approach demonstrates a commitment to student welfare, contributing to a supportive and empowering educational experience.

Ms. McCoy Kathlyn Joy Gilliam 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

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. McCoy

Dallas, TX View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

400 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Degree Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick Cool Rush 0.5 Ounce Case of 36 • Amazon Business $38.82 6 $232.92
Always Maxi Regular Pads with Wings, Unscented, 10/Pack, 12 Packs/Carton (34967CT) • Quill.com $38.69 3 $116.07
BOLD Mint GO Travel Size Mouthwash Packets BOLD Mint – Individual Mini Mouthwash for Fresh Breath - Smart Packet Design to reduce travel bottle waste -BOLD Mint Flavored Portable Travel Mouthwash Bulk • Amazon Business $19.99 5 $99.95
Tampax Pearl Tampons Multipack, Regular/Super/Super Plus Absorbency, With Leakguard Braid, Unscented, 34 Count x 3 Packs (102 Count total) • Amazon Business $22.98 4 $91.92
Stout Disposable Feminine Hygiene Tidy Girl Trash Bags, Pink, Pack of 600 • School Specialty $84.82 1 $84.82
200 Pcs Wet Wipes Individually Wrapped Feminine Wipes Flushable Wipes for Adults Women Body Hand Face Cleaning Travel Bathroom Toilet Daily Use • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
meekoo 200 Set Disposable Toothbrush with Toothpaste Individually Wrapped Travel Toothbrush Kit Homeless Hygiene Kit Bulk for Travel Hotel Shelter Homeless Nursing Home(Gold, Classic) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99

Materials cost

$726.65

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.48

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$776.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.95

Total project goal

$912.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $912.98

9 Donors

-$456.49

Donations toward project cost

-$388.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.47

match offer

-$456.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$388.01

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.47

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 $0.00

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