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Ms. James from Charlotte, NC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. James's classroom raised $705

Volleyballs Are Needed

Help me give my students brand-new volleyballs for the upcoming volleyball season.

Ms. James Renaissance West Steam Academy
Charlotte, NC Grades 6-8

My Project

Our school’s athletic department is committed to creating a positive and competitive environment for our volleyball program, but outdated, limited equipment continues to affect our students’ experience. Investing in brand-new volleyballs is essential because the quality of the ball directly affects both performance and skill development. High-quality volleyballs provide consistent flight, better touch, and improved control, allowing athletes to practice and compete more effectively. When players use worn or uneven balls, drills can be less effective and slow skill progression. Additionally, having a sufficient number of volleyballs is critical to running efficient practices, as it allows all athletes to stay engaged without unnecessary waiting time.

Quality equipment also contributes to safety and confidence, giving students the ability to focus on improving their skills without worrying about equipment limitations.

Providing updated volleyballs ensures that our athletes are training with tools that match real-game conditions, helping them build the skills and confidence needed to succeed on the court.

In addition to volleyballs, a durable ball bag is a necessary part of maintaining an organized and effective program. A ball bag allows coaches and players to properly store, transport, and protect equipment, ensuring that volleyballs remain in good condition throughout the season. Without proper storage, equipment can become damaged or lost, leading to additional costs and disruptions to practice.

An organized system also saves time, allowing coaches to quickly set up drills and focus more on instruction rather than managing equipment. Investing in a ball bag promotes responsibility, efficiency, and long-term care of our resources. Together, new volleyballs and a ball bag will strengthen our athletic program by improving practice quality, supporting player development, and ensuring that every student-athlete has access to the tools they need to grow, compete, and represent our school with pride.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 50 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. James Renaissance West Steam Academy Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC 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

HBCU Alum 50 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tachikara Institutional Quality Composite Leather Volleyball, Royal-White • Amazon Business $29.59 17 $503.03
Brynnl Extra Ball Bag,Large Mesh Equipment Bag Black, Soccer Ball Bag with Adjustable Shoulder Strap,600D Oxford Cloth mesh sports bag for Holding Soccer/Football/Volleyball(Holds 5 Soccer Balls) • Amazon Business $17.69 1 $17.69

Materials cost

$520.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $40.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$599.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.73

Total project goal

$704.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $704.88

1 Donor

-$704.88

Donations toward project cost

-$599.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$105.73

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 $0.00

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