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Ms. Houshour from Brooklyn, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sparkle and Shine: Clean Classrooms and Celebration Time!

Help me give my students a sanitary learning environment and party supplies to maintain a healthy, celebratory classroom.

  • $298 goal

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My Project

Our classroom is a place of learning, creativity, and community, and we want to keep it sparkling clean, healthy, and ready for every celebration! This project aims to provide essential cleaning supplies to maintain a tidy and healthy environment for my students, as well as party supplies to celebrate their hard work and achievements.

A clean classroom is essential for keeping our students healthy, which means they can come to school every day, ready to learn and grow.

With the right cleaning tools, we can minimize the spread of germs and create a safe, welcoming space where students can focus on their studies without worry. Additionally, having party supplies on hand will allow us to host fun and memorable celebrations, whether it's for reaching a classroom goal, holidays, or simply recognizing our students’ efforts and milestones.

Your support will help us keep our classroom in top shape, ensuring our students stay healthy and motivated, while also creating joyful moments that build a strong sense of community. Thank you for helping us maintain a clean, positive, and festive learning environment!

Ms. Houshour PS 219 Kennedy - King Grades PreK-2

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.

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Brooklyn, NY 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

43 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kleenex® Professional Facial Tissues, Bulk (21271), 2-Ply, White, Upright Facial Tissue Cube Boxes for Business (90 Tissues/Box, 6 Bundles of 6 Boxes/Case, 36 Boxes/Case, 3,240 Tissues/Case) • Amazon Business $59.88 1 $59.88
Bounty Quick-Size Paper Towels, White, 16 Family Rolls = 40 Regular Rolls • Amazon Business $43.49 1 $43.49
JERMEE Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer Gel, 70% Alcohol - Kills 99.99% Germs, Enhanced with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera - Crystal Clear Gel, Refreshing Scent, Made in USA - 1 Gallon with Easy to Use Pump • Amazon Business $32.50 1 $32.50
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes Bundle, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, contains x2 Lemon & Lim Blossom, Crisp Linen, Mango & Hibiscus, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $14.97 2 $29.94
Lamosi 300 Pack 8 OZ Paper Cups, Disposable Coffee Cups, Paper Coffee Cups 8 oz, Hot/Cold Beverage Drinking Cups for Water Juice or Tea, Perfect for Office Party Home Travel • Amazon Business $23.79 1 $23.79
Dixie Ultra, Large Paper Plates, 10 Inch, 172 Count, 3X Stronger*, Heavy Duty, Microwave-Safe, Soak-Proof, Cut Resistant, Disposable Plates For Heavy, Messy Meals • Amazon Business $17.28 1 $17.28
ChapStick Classic Cherry Lip Balm Tube, Flavored Lip Balm for Lip Care on Chafed, Chapped or Cracked Lips - 0.15 Oz (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$219.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.68

Total project goal

$297.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $297.85

1 Donor

-$126.59

Donations toward project cost

-$126.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$148.92

Match offer toward project cost

-$126.58

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.34

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.34

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 $0.00

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