You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

Time is running out! Make your 2025 tax-deductible gift before midnight on December 31.

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. McMasters from Danville, IL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. McMasters is requesting

Let's Play After COVID

Help me give my students outdoor play equipment to promote physical activity and allow students multiple choices for outdoor activities.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McMasters's classroom raised $306

This project is fully funded

My Students

I am a second year elementary teacher at a Title 1 school that has witnessed the emotional and financial hardships that are dealt to students through no fault of their own. These students work hard to achieve success for their satisfaction as well as the approval that they feel they need from adults that are involved in their lives. As poverty is continuous cycle, education is a great way to break that cycle that some cannot escape without some help from others.

In a town that is riddled with mostly customer service jobs and crime, it is difficult for families to provide some of the necessities young students need.

As a district we ensure that every student is fed breakfast and lunch every day, free of cost. As a teacher, I try to give students a chance to be young while encouraging social and emotional wellness. Hopefully I give students a chance to forget about some of the hardships at home, even if it is only Monday through Friday during school hours

My Project

I am a second year elementary teacher at a Title 1 school that has witnessed the emotional and financial hardships that are dealt to students through no fault of their own. These students work hard to achieve success for their satisfaction as well as the approval that they feel they need from adults that are involved in their lives. As poverty is continuous cycle, education is a great way to break that cycle that some cannot escape without some help from others.

In a town that is riddled with mostly customer service jobs and crime, it is difficult for families to provide some of the necessities young students need.

As a district we ensure that every student is fed breakfast and lunch every day, free of cost. As a teacher, I try to give students a chance to be young while encouraging social and emotional wellness. Hopefully I give students a chance to forget about some of the hardships at home, even if it is only Monday through Friday during school hours

Mrs. McMasters South View Upper Elementary School Grades 6-8

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.

Danville, IL View local requests

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

11 students impacted 4donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. McMasters is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
US Games Standard Hoops, 36-Inch (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $47.34 1 $47.34
Junior Size Footballs Mulitcolor - Set of 6 • Amazon Business $37.20 1 $37.20
Franklin Sports Kids Dodgeballs - 6 Pack of 7 Inflatable Playground Balls for Kickball, Dodgeball and More - Soft Cover - Pump and Carry Bag Included • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
GoSports Slammo Game Set (Includes 3 Balls, Carrying Case and Rules) • Amazon Business $34.80 1 $34.80
Franklin Sports Flag Football Flags and Ball Set - Flag Football Belts and Football for Kids - Full Youth Flag Football Set - Includes 2 Flag Sets of 5 • Amazon Business $29.00 1 $29.00
7-Foot Jump Ropes, 12-Pack - Pink, Blue, Black, White Skip Rope for Exercise - Sports & Outdoor Activities for Kids, Adults, and Athletes - Toys, Games, Family Fun • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99

Materials cost

$206.32

Vendor shipping charges

$19.99

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$259.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.78

Total project goal

$305.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$305.18

2 Donors

-$152.59

Donations toward project cost

-$129.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.89

match offer

-$152.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$129.70

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.89

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"IL","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":false,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/lets-play-after-covid/5431158/","mayHaveReplacements":true,"numStudents":11,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. McMasters","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"1573446446","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Danville","teachersOnPage":[7594900],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":5431158,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":29799,"schoolName":"South View Upper Elementary School","authorIds":{"7594900":{"owner":"Mrs. McMasters","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[5431158],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":21676947,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":7594900,"schoolCounty":"Vermilion","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"IL","name":"Illinois"}}