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Coach Ebony from Jonesboro, GA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dancing Towards Greatness

Help me give my students storage equipment for their workout gear, dance costumes and accessories, disinfectant wipes to keep their equipment and dance space sanitized, and a dry erase board and markers for classroom instruction and group projects.

FULLY FUNDED! Coach Ebony's classroom raised $625

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students have been hard at work this summer, training to increase their strength, flexibility, and overall performance level so they can meet the physical and artistic demands of today’s dance industry. The expectations for young dancers are rising fast — and my students are rising with them. They want to attend elite conventions and workshops, compete at high levels, and audition for top collegiate and pre-professional programs — even for some of the most sought-after artists in the world. To support their training, we’ve purchased yoga blocks, mats, and other essentials — but now we need better system to store and maintain that equipment. We are requesting storage units and cleaning supplies to help us stay organized, keep materials sanitized, and create a safe and supportive environment for growth.

When dancers begin to see real changes in their stamina, flexibility, and technique, they start to believe in themselves in powerful ways; that belief fuels their passion and unlocks new possibilities.

With the right tools and care, they’re not just training — they’re preparing to take the stage at the next level.

Your support will not only help us maintain a safe, clean studio environment — it will also teach our students the importance of taking care of their bodies, their instruments, in a field that demands strength and longevity. You’ll be investing in smarter, stronger, and more confident athletes who are chasing big dreams — and making them real.

Coach Ebony Jonesboro 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.

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Jonesboro, GA 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

HBCU Alum 13 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TRU RED Magnetic Painted Steel Mobile Dry Erase Board Aluminum Frame 4' x 3' (TR62619) • Staples $196.99 1 $196.99
15 Drawer Rolling Storage Cart, Mobile Utility Cart with Lockable Wheels, Drawers, Multipurpose Organizer Cart for Home, Office, School, Gradient Pink • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Arlifo Yoga Mat Storage Rack Basket Workout Equipment Home Gym Storage Rack with Wheels Yoga Mat Holder Exercise & Fitness Organizer for Dumbbell Kettlebells Resistance Bands Yoga Blocks Foam Roller • Amazon Business $79.00 1 $79.00
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 4 $59.96
londys Resistance Bands for Working Out, Exercise Bands, Physical Therapy Equipment, 59 Inch Non-Latex Stretching Yoga Strap for Upper & Lower Body, Workouts & Rehab at Home-5 Progressive Resistance • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Colors 8/Pack (1927524) • Staples $9.24 1 $9.24
[3 Pack] Dry Erase Erasers, Browill Washable Smudge Free Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Kits for Kids Students, Home Office School for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Glassboard Refrigerator • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$462.15

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$31.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$530.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.70

Total project goal

$624.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$624.67

9 Donors

-$392.34

Donations toward project cost

-$333.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.85

Matching donations from our partners

-$232.33

Match offers toward project cost

-$197.48

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.85

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$0.00

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