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Mr. Goodman from Philadelphia, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basketball Building Relationships

Help me give my students the opportunity learn how to communicate with each others as well as a safe space for them to grow with BASKETBALL! We need a P.E. storage cart, cordless inflator, and official Spalding Backetballs.

  • $904 goal

This project expired on September 2, 2025.

This project expired on September 2, 2025.

My Project

Supporting our basketball program means investing in student growth. Beyond athletic training, participation in team sports nurtures discipline, resilience, and leadership. The program also offers opportunities for academic mentorship, community service, and college recruitment, paving the way for brighter futures. Contributions will assist with facility improvements, transportation for competitions, and scholarships for students facing financial challenges.

By partnering with us, you become a vital part of transforming lives on and off the court.

Your generosity will ignite a passion for sports and build bridges toward academic achievement and lifelong success. Together, we can unlock potential, inspire perseverance, and cultivate community pride one game at a time. Every donation makes a critical difference by powering future success both on and off court.

Mr. Goodman Ben Franklin High School Grades 9-12

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

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Copernicus Physical Education Cart, 41 x 23 x 44 Inches - Grades K-8 - Kids - Lightweight - Durable • School Specialty $359.96 1 $359.96
Inflator Cordless Multipurpose 20V • Grainger $164.71 1 $164.71
Spalding REACT TF250 Men's Official Basketball, 29-1/2 Inch, Orange - Leather - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $29.24 3 $87.72

Materials cost

$612.39

Vendor shipping charges

 $116.76

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$768.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.59

Total project goal

$903.93

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