Ended Friday, September 30th, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Total Donation Goal $684 $684.16 Funded
This campaign has ended and has been fully funded. If you made a donation, thank you.
About this Campaign
Please consider donating to this Fund a Need campaign that will provide Culler Middle School students and families an opportunity to receive hair care and hygiene products for the 2022-2023 school year. Having access to hair supplies and hygienic products centered around all ethnicities represented in our building is a need that often goes unnoticed.
Charles Culler School first opened its doors in 1958 as a combination junior high and elementary school. The initial enrollment was 285 students. From 1963 to 1993 Culler was a junior high school with grades seven, eight, and nine. In 1993 Culler became the middle school we know today for grades six, seven, and eight. Current enrollment at Culler is approximately 725 students.
As a Title I school, the majority of our student population either qualifies, or is currently receiving, free and reduced lunch; therefore, affording these products at home isn't always a realistic option for our students. Without feeling and looking their best, students aren’t working at their best either. We want to continue providing a space for students to come and fix their hair, grab a clip, barrett, scarf or head wrap so that they can feel confident and comfortable. Your gifts will provide hair and hygiene products and supplies needed for the entire school year and (potentially) beyond. Requesting $600 plus cost reimbursement.
Unity Club is a space that was created for all students to feel welcomed and supported. As the leader of the club, and an African American woman, I house specific items that are necessary for ethnic hair and skin. In addition to supporting the needs of our students of ethnic backgrounds, we have brushes, combs, barretts, products/tools etc for all hair & skin types. We want to encourage students to look and feel their best, so that they are at school giving their optimal performance.
Below are a few links to support caring for ethnic hair:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/black-hair-care#styling
https://www.byrdie.com/natural-hair-journey-for-kids-5235799
https://www.fosterloveproject.org/black-hair-care-resources.html
*Any funds that are received in excess of the requested amount will be used to help bring awareness to other cultural celebrations that students in our building participate in.*