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Mr. Wondergem from Mandeville, LA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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How Can They Play Without Equipment?

My students need 10 new soccer balls.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Wondergem's classroom raised $213

This project is fully funded

How can a student develop a better self-esteem if they lack the essential resources which can make that possible. I teach physical education at an alternative school in Louisiana. The program is fairly new and our resources are very limited. The students who attend this school have been expelled from their regular school and generally have been cast away and forgotten by most. The potential to make an impact in their lives is enormous!

These young people face many obstacles in the home lives. They have limited resources and even worse, limited encouragement to excel. Sports is a huge part of their motivation and a structured sports program could make an unbelievable impact for the positive.

I need 10 new soccer balls to teach skills to these young men and women and help develop a understanding of the game. While I teach physical skills I am developing strong team building and teamwork, along with positive self worth. Soccer is just an avenue to reaching these hurting and needy children.

I have applied many times before and many times before donors, just like yourself, have come through to help the young people I educate. My school lacks the budget to purchase new equipment and these young people need these items for so many reasons. Physical success leads to emotional and educational success. Please help me, help them. Thank you!

Mr. Wondergem Operation Jumpstart Alternative School Grades 6-8

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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.

Mandeville, LA 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

55 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TACHIKARA Official size rubber soccer ball [SIZE 5, SMOOTH] • Cannon Sports, Inc. $13.45 10 $134.50

Materials cost

$134.50

Vendor shipping charges

$13.45

Sales tax

$5.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$174.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.20

Total project goal

$212.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$212.20

1 Donor

-$204.71

Donations toward project cost

-$174.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.71

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.49

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$0.00

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