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Mrs. Rakowski from Fraser, MI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Take What You Need!

Help me give my students the hygiene supplies they need to have a successful school day.

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Middle school is rough, worrying about your face and body and how you smell after gym class. Heaven forbid that time of the month rolls around or you wake up late and forget to brush your teeth. If only there was a place you could discreetly go to get what you needed to discreetly freshen up before you get labeled the "Stinky Kid"

"Take what you need" aims to give students personal hygiene products so they can confidently put their best selves forward each and every day.

Setting up this cart in my classroom allows my students to grab a toothbrush and toothpaste, clean socks, hair products, deodorant, body wipes, body spray, ponytail holders, lotion, and snacks; just to name a few things I hope to offer.

Mrs. Rakowski Howard C Richards Middle School Grades 6-8

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More than half 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

190 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tarpop 100 Pairs Mens Socks Bulk Moisture Wicking Socks Casual Sports Ankle Socks Bulk for Homeless Unisex Adult Men Women(Dark Gray- Black, Black -dark Gray, White-dark Gray) • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Menstrual Kit All-in-One 10 Pack | Convenience on The Go | Period Kit Pack for Travelling, Tweens & Teenager | Individually Wrapped Feminine Hygiene Product (Butterflies) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Degree Men’s Travel Deodorant Cool Rush 36-Pack – 72H Body Heat Activated Mini Antiperspirant, 0.5 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $38.21 1 $38.21
Degree Antiperspirant Deodorant Shower Clean Pack of 36 72-Hour Sweat & Odor Protection Antiperspirant for Women with Body Heat Activated Technology 0.5 oz • Amazon Business $36.54 1 $36.54
IRIS USA Plastic Drawer Storage Organizer Rolling Cart, with Wheels Casters, 4-Drawers, for Classroom Art Craft Supplies Dresser Closet Bathroom Bedroom, Top Organizer for Small Parts, Black/Pearl • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
American White Cross Adhesive Bandages, Sheer Strips, 1" x 3" | Bulk Case of 1500 | Sterile, Breathable and Multi-Purpose for School Nurses, Businesses, and First Aid Kits • Amazon Business $33.92 1 $33.92
IRIS USA Screw Organizer, Hardware Storage Organizer, 24 Drawer Parts Cabinet, Plastic Drawer Storage for Hardware Crafts, Small Parts, Nuts, Bolts, Tool Organizer Storage, Scrapbook Art Hobby - Black • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
HQSLsund 100 pcs Disposable Toothbrushes with Toothpaste Individually Wrapped, 2 Color Toothbrushes and Toothpaste 10g, Bulk Toothbrushes Toothpaste for Homeless,Airbnb,Hotel • Amazon Business $30.33 1 $30.33
Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Spray, BLOSSOM 3-Pack (Lavender, Vanilla, Rainwater), 500-Sprays each, 1Fl Oz Travel Size (Set of 3) • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Spray, JUICY 3-Pack (Watermelon, Peach, Berry), 500-Sprays each, 1Fl Oz Travel Size (Set of 3) • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
Cottonelle Fresh Care On-The-Go Flushable Wet Wipes, Adult Wet Wipes, 24 On-The-Go Pack, 14 Wipes Per Pack (336 Total Wipes), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $28.56 1 $28.56
Therwen 100 Pack Pocket Tissues Travel Packs Bulk 1000 Sheet Mini Tissues Packs 3 Ply Small Travel Size Tissue Packs Individual Packs Pocket Size(Polka Dot) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Goiio 28 Pieces Mini Hair Brush Set, Soft Bristles Detangling Brush for Wet & Dry Hair, Travel Detangler for Most Hair Types, Multicolor • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
ANSLCA Bulk Mini Brush Set - 28 Pack: 14 Travel Mini Brushes + 14 Wide Detangling Mini Combs for Wet/Dry Hair (Stylish Colorful) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Life Savers Pep O Mint Hard Candy - 2 Pounds of Bulk Candy Holiday Candy Peppermint LifeSaver Mints - Individually Wrapped Mint Candy, Perfect for the Holiday Season, Delicious Hard Candy Peppermint Flavor - Life Savers Hard Candy - Breath mint • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Jergens Ultra Healing Dry Skin Moisturizer, Travel Size Body and Hand Lotion, for Extra Dry Skin, Use After Washing Hands, HYDRALUCENCE blend, Vitamins C, E, B5, 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
HQSLsund Bulk Hair Combs Pack of 100 - Individually Wrapped for Women, Kids, Hotel, Airbnb, Shelter, Nursing Home, Charity, and Church (Black) • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
LIFE SAVERS Wint-O-Green Breath Mint Bulk Hard Candy, Party Size, 44.93 oz Bag (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $16.63 1 $16.63
Tondiamo 100 Pieces Hotel Vanity Kit Individually Wrapped Hotel Amenities Disposable Travel Size Hospitality Supplies, Each Includes 2 Cotton Pads 4 Cotton Swabs Nail File for Motels Makeup Toiletry • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
100 Pack Individual Makeup Remover Wipes, Makeup Remover Wipes Individually Wrapped Makeup Wipes Bulk Face Cleansing Wipes, Travel Makeup Remover Cloth for Travel Hotel Skin Care Face Cleansing • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
JOLLY RANCHER Assorted Fruit Flavored Hard Candy Bulk Bag, 5 lb • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
PURELL SINGLES Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gel, Fragrance Free, 125 Count Single-Use Travel-Size Packets - 9620-12-125EC (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Nautica Blue Deo Body Spray 6 fl oz (Pack of 1), Notes of Basil, Jasmine, and Cedarwood, Men's Fragrance, Long Lasting, Everyday Fragrance • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Brach's Bobs Sweet Stripes Soft Peppermint Candy, Individually Wrapped Pieces, 3.9 lb Tub (350 Count) • Amazon Business $13.18 1 $13.18
LIFE SAVERS Hard Candy 5 Flavors, 50-Ounce Party Size Bag • Amazon Business $11.92 1 $11.92
LIFE SAVERS Pep-O-Mint Breath Mint Bulk Hard Candy, Party Size, 44.93 oz Bag • Amazon Business $11.92 1 $11.92
Daolyo Pimple Patches for Face, 3 Size 280 Counts Acne Patches, Cute Star Pimple Patches with Salicylic Acid, Tea Tree Oil & Calendula Oil, Colorful Hydrocolloid Patches Zit Patches Pimple Stickers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
So…? Unique Body Mist Set - Perfumes for Women - Ideal Gifts for Women - Fresh, Floral, Sweet Scents -6-Hour Wear Body Spray for Women - 6 pcs • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Anezus 200 Pcs Black Elastics Hair Ties Small Bulk Hair Ties Hair Bands (4mm) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Adidas Moves Him Body Fragrance 2.5 fl oz (Pack of 1) , Notes of Green Apple, Cedarwood, Musk, Men's Fragrance, Long Lasting, Sporty Fragrance, Travel Size • Amazon Business $8.12 1 $8.12
150 Count Dental Flossers Each Individually Wrapped, Floss Singles Bag, Travel Hotel Restaurant Office Car Dental Floss, Floss Picks Oral Care Teeth Clean Flat Wire • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
DUDE Wipes - On-The-Go Flushable Wipes - 1 Pack, 30 Wipes - Mint Chill Extra-Large Individually Wrapped Adult Wet Wipes - Eucalyptus & Tea Tree Oil - Septic and Sewer Safe • Amazon Business $6.68 1 $6.68
Amazon Basic Care Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages, First Aid and Wound Care Supplies, All-One Size, 100 Count • Amazon Business $5.80 1 $5.80
YOOHUA 24PCS Hair Edge Brush, Double Sided Edge Control Hair Comb Eyebrow Brush Smooth Comb Grooming (8Colors) • Amazon Business $5.75 1 $5.75
Cantu Extra Hold Edge Stay Gel with Shea Butter, 2.25 oz (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49
150 PCS Hair Ties, Ponytail Holders, 4MM Black Hair Ties for Thick Hair, Premium Elastic Hair Ties Bulk, Hair Elastics, Hair Tie for Women, Men, Girls • Amazon Business $4.29 1 $4.29

Materials cost

$720.46

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$768.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.58

Total project goal

$903.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $903.84

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 $903.84

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