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Ms. Gladden from Springfield, MA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Staying Prepared

Help me give my students the basic hygiene supplies so they can feel comfortable and confident every day.

  • $442 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

I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out on behalf of my middle school to seek your support in providing essential hygiene items for our low-income students, specifically period pads.

Many of our students come from families facing economic challenges, making it difficult for them to access basic hygiene products.

This can lead to discomfort and distractions that hinder my students’ ability to focus on learning. By providing these essential items, we can help ensure that all students feel confident and supported in their educational environment.

Your generous donation would have a profound impact, allowing our students to participate fully in their classes without the worry of meeting their hygiene needs. We believe that access to these supplies is a vital part of fostering an inclusive and supportive school community.

Thank you for considering our request.

Ms. Gladden Springfield Public Day Middle School 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.

More about Ms. Gladden

Springfield, MA 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

90 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Always Ultra Thin Pads, Super Long 10 Hour, 40/Pack (59874PK) • Quill.com $15.72 10 $157.20
U by Kotex Balance Sized for Teens Ultra Thin Pads with Wings, Heavy Absorbency, 56 Count (4 Packs of 14) (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $13.96 10 $139.60
Always Ultra Thin Daytime Pads with Wings, Slender, Unscented, 36 CT • Amazon Business $21.53 2 $43.06

Materials cost

$339.86

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$374.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.17

Total project goal

$441.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$441.13

1 Donor

-$220.56

Donations toward project cost

-$187.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.08

match offer

-$220.56

Match offer toward project cost

-$187.48

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.08

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$0.00

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