"I teach PE and Health in the inner city in Illinois at a public school. The poverty rate is quite high at around 97%. The school is mostly Hispanic with grades Pre K through 5.
We do not have the fitness equipment that suburban schools have. I think the students do have an interest in fitness,...
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"I teach PE and Health in the inner city in Illinois at a public school. The poverty rate is quite high at around 97%. The school is mostly Hispanic with grades Pre K through 5.
We do not have the fitness equipment that suburban schools have. I think the students do have an interest in fitness, and their self esteem would be enhanced by being in better shape. I think this is especially true for the girls.
Most of the kids do not have fitness equipment at home, so their only exercise may be at school.
I would need 20 mats for yoga and stretching, and arm weights to enhance the fitness program. I could use the equipment for both PE class and for an after school fitness class for girls. I think the girls would be less intimidated if they were able to work out and get in shape. It would really help their self esteem.
Your help would ensure that girls in a poverty stricken neighborhood, would be able to participate in an after school fitness class to help them feel better about themselves. So many kids today are out of shape, which contributes to self esteem issues.
My students need 20 yoga mats and an assortment of 2-4 lb. hand weights.
The cost of this proposal is $1,084, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ."
I just wanted to express my appreciation for the yoga mats and hand weights that you donated to our school. I had an after school group of girls and we worked on fitness and self esteem. They loved the new equipment. I even used it in some of my PE classes and the kids were so excited. They especially loved the weights and would practice flexing their muscles after they used them for a while.
Our school, like many, is facing budget cuts and there is no money for the "fun things". People like you, make it possible for educators to expand programs in ways they otherwise could not afford to.
Thanks you for supporting what I do!
With gratitude, Mrs. M.
Mrs. M. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Thank you so much for making donations to my "Self Esteem for Girls Through Fitness" Project. I presently have 20 girls in my after school class and they were so happy when I told them about this. We are presently sharing weights, as I only have a few. We were using old tumbling mats for yoga. Now they can each use their own weights, and will have nice new mats to use. They must have asked me ten times, "When will the stuff be here?" I can't wait to share the pictures with all of you later so you can see the joy you brought to their faces!
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Shelia S. (volunteer)
on Feb 20, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate)
on Feb 22, 2009
"I gave to this project because...I am selfish. I want to be surrounded by happy people. I work as a police officer and helping with education, self-esteem, good nutrition and dream assistance makes me much happier than putting handcuffs on someone ever could."
Kathy
gave
on Apr 8, 2009
"I gave to this project because I believe that if I can help girls become young women while feeling good about themselves, then I have made a difference in their lives. "
Deborah
gave
on Apr 17, 2009
"Thank you so much for contributing to my project!"
The teacher Mrs. M.
on Apr 18, 2009
Jenica
gave
on Apr 20, 2009
A donor
gave
on Apr 21, 2009
A donor
gave
on Apr 21, 2009
Melissa
gave
on Apr 21, 2009
"I gave to this project because...I am a Jazzercise instructor in the Chicago area, and I believe fitness is so important. That doesn't mean being skinny, it means being active and healthy -- the best YOU you can be! Good luck!"
Katherine
gave
on Apr 21, 2009
"I agree Katherine! That poster is hanging in the gym - BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!"
The teacher Mrs. M.
on Apr 21, 2009
Kristi
from Berkeley, CA
gave
on Apr 21, 2009
Kristi
from Berkeley, CA
gave
on Apr 21, 2009
"I gave to this project because have been a fitness enthusiast for years and would like to give that gift back to young girls to learn the power of being fit!"
Jodi
gave
on Apr 22, 2009
karla
gave
on Apr 22, 2009
A donor
gave
on Apr 22, 2009
susan
gave
on Apr 22, 2009
A donor
gave
on Apr 22, 2009
"I gave to this project because...I am a yoga instructor and understand its value in helping young women's positive body image."
Jennifer
gave
on Apr 22, 2009
A donor
gave
on Apr 22, 2009
Christine
from New York, NY
gave
on Apr 23, 2009
"I gave to this project because... Both the mind and body need to be exercised. "
Laura
gave
on Apr 23, 2009
"I gave to this project because...I used to be a girls physical education teacher and coach. I understand how important it is to a girl to have a positive experience for their life long love of exercise! Good Luck!"
Vicki
gave
on Apr 23, 2009
donna
gave
on Apr 23, 2009
"Thank you all so much for helping me with the "girls"! I love working with them and helping them feel good about themselves."
The teacher Mrs. M.
on Apr 23, 2009
"I gave to this project because...it's important to be healthy ...mind body & spirit...all part of a young girl's self respect & confidence."
Terri
gave
on Apr 25, 2009
"Thank you Terri. A healthy mind and body definitely contribute to a girl's self esteem."
The teacher Mrs. M.
on Apr 25, 2009
"Thank you Terri. A healthy mind and body are so important and it is never too young to start teaching that."
The teacher Mrs. M.
on Apr 25, 2009
Kara
from New York, NY
gave
on Apr 27, 2009
"Thank you Kara for contributing to my "Girls self esteem" project."
The teacher Mrs. M.
on Apr 27, 2009
Rachel
gave
on Apr 30, 2009
Deanna
from Chicago, IL
gave
on May 1, 2009
Camille
gave
on May 1, 2009
Kara
gave
on May 3, 2009
Marian
from Greensboro, NC
gave
on May 5, 2009
A donor
gave
on May 6, 2009
"I gave to this project because I believe that fitness gives girls confidence and I love yoga and exercise. "
Nicole
gave
on May 6, 2009
Stephanie
gave
on May 6, 2009
A donor
gave
on May 7, 2009
"I gave to this project because physical well-being is empowering, and it's so important for girls to have positive body images. And yoga is hopefully a practice in which the girls can participate for a long time to come, whether at home on their own, or as a part of a group!
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Wendy
gave
on May 7, 2009
michelle
gave
on May 7, 2009
"I gave to this project because...I was very involved as athletics from grade school through college and I want to make sure that other young girls have the same opportunities for fitness and athletics. It helps to improve young girls' self esteem and body image for a lifetime if healthy habits are established at a young age."
Susan
gave
on May 7, 2009
"I gave to this project because...
This proposal spoke to me over all others as achieving the goal is priceless. Girls need to learn to love themselves at an early age and I believe that if I had that type of an opportuinity I may be much more confident today. I hope that enough money is raised to enable this program."
Sarah
gave
on May 8, 2009
Kay
from Chicago, IL
gave
on May 8, 2009
Cindi
from Wisconsin
gave
on May 8, 2009
Lucy
gave
on May 8, 2009
"I gave to this project because I feel that it is important to help young women develop good self esteem at an early age to increase their confidence as they get older."
Purchased the supplies for Mrs. M.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on May 11, 2009
"I donated to the project because I think it is extremely important for girls to feel confident in their own skin at a young age. Through exercise, healthy eating habits and reputable human examples, they will become self-assured young women and present a good example for the generation to follow!"
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on Feb 20, 2009
