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Ms. Ami from Oakland, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Equipping the Next Generation of Strong Female Athletes

Help me give my students 22 official game volleyballs so they can practice with the same high-quality equipment used in real games and build their skills with confidence.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ami's classroom raised $994

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students are middle school girls with big dreams and even bigger determination. Our volleyball team is made up of young women of color at a Title I school, and they show up to every practice ready to work hard, push themselves, and grow as athletes and teammates. Last year was our school’s first-ever girls volleyball season, and while the girls gave it their all, we didn’t have enough of the basic equipment needed to run strong, consistent practices. We often had to share worn-down volleyballs or rotate drills because there weren’t enough for everyone. Despite those challenges, my team played with heart and they’re eager to come back even stronger this year.

That’s why I’m asking for 22 official game volleyballs—with this equipment, my players will be able to practice with the same quality gear as the teams they compete against.

It will help them build their confidence, sharpen their skills, and feel proud of the hard work they put in, knowing they have the tools they need to succeed.

By supporting this project, you’re helping create a more equitable athletic experience. You’re not just giving these girls volleyballs, you’re giving them the chance to see themselves as athletes who deserve to compete, grow, and shine.

Ms. Ami Lazear Charter Academy Grades 6-8

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.

Oakland, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

18 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sensi-Tec® Composite SV-5WSC Volleyball (EA) • Amazon Business $38.95 10 $389.50
Tachikara Institutional Quality Composite Leather Volleyball, Royal-White • Amazon Business $28.91 12 $346.92

Materials cost

$736.42

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$67.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$844.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.09

Total project goal

$993.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$993.94

10 Donors

-$488.14

Donations toward project cost

-$429.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.22

match offer

-$488.15

Match offer toward project cost

-$414.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.22

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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$0.00

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