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Teacher Elder from Camden, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Uniform Shirts

Help me give my students uniform shirts to wear to school so that they can participate in all activities.

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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

Having uniform shirts is incredibly important for students who do not have easy access to them. Uniforms help create a sense of equality among students, reducing distractions and minimizing social pressures related to clothing. For students who may not have many clothing options at home, having a uniform shirt ensures they can come to school feeling confident and included, rather than worrying about what they’re wearing or being judged by their peers.

Uniforms also promote a sense of belonging and school pride.

When students wear the same shirt, this helps build unity and a team atmosphere, reminding everyone that they’re part of the same community with shared goals and values. For students facing financial hardships, receiving a uniform shirt can ease stress on families who are already working hard to provide basic needs.

Additionally, uniforms support a more focused learning environment by reducing the emphasis on fashion and brand competition. They allow students to concentrate on their education instead of worrying about fitting in based on appearance. Access to uniform shirts is a small but powerful way to give every student a fair start to their school day, helping them feel respected, prepared, and ready to learn.

Teacher Elder Eastside High School Grades 9-12

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.

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Camden, NJ View local requests

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

80 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hanes Men's Cool Dri Polo Shirt, Quick-Drying Performance Polo For Men, 40+ Upf Protection • Amazon Business $12.04 4 $48.16
Hanes Men's Cool Dri Polo Shirt, Quick-Drying Performance Polo For Men, 40+ Upf Protection • Amazon Business $12.04 3 $36.12
Hanes Men's Cool Dri Polo Shirt, Quick-Drying Performance Polo For Men, 40+ Upf Protection • Amazon Business $12.04 2 $24.08

Materials cost

$108.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$139.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.70

Total project goal

$164.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $164.69

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 $164.69

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