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Ms. Nelson from Charlotte, NC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Leveling the Playing Field

Help me give my students soccer equipment to build skills and team spirit!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nelson's classroom raised $396

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I teach at a Title I middle school where my students inspire me daily with their resilience and passion for soccer. They come to practice eager to learn and play. However, we lack the essential equipment to provide them with the training experience they deserve.

Our boys and girls soccer teams need soccer balls, cones, practice nets, pinnies, and other training tools to improve their skills and teamwork.

With proper equipment, we can create an environment where they feel valued, supported, and motivated to succeed.

Soccer is more than a sport for my students—it’s a safe space where they learn discipline, leadership, and the importance of collaboration. Many of my students face challenges at home, and soccer gives them an outlet to express themselves and build confidence.

Your support will not only provide the tools they need to grow as athletes but also instill lifelong lessons of perseverance and camaraderie.

What Your Donation Will Provide:

• 24 Soccer Balls to ensure every player gets hands-on practice.

• Training Cones for agility drills and game strategies.

• 2 Practice Nets for shooting practice and scrimmages.

• 24 Training Pinnies to easily divide teams for drills and games.

• 2 Ball Storage Bags to keep our equipment organized and accessible.

With your generosity, my students will be able to train with pride and excitement. Together, we can give them the tools to succeed on the field and beyond. Thank you for helping me make a difference in their lives!

Ms. Nelson Albemarle Road Middle 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.

Charlotte, NC 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

40 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HyDren 12 Packs Soccer Ball with Pump Official Size Soccer Ball for Indoor Outside Game Training Practice Sport Gift for Kids Teens Adults(Size 5,Multi Color) • Amazon Business $72.99 2 $145.98
BGHTYYP 24 Pack Nylon Mesh Soccer Scrimmage Team Practice Vests Pinnies Basketball Jerseys Train Vest Adult Sport Football • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98
Soccer Coaching Board Soccer Coaches Clipboard Tactical Magnetic Board Kit with Dry Erase, Marker Pen and Zipper Bag (Football Board) (Soccer Coaching Board) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Extra Large Ball Bag, Mesh Soccer Ball Bag, Adjustable Shoulder and Portable Strap Design fit Coach,Adults and Kids, Best for Soccer Ball, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Water Sports, Beach Cloth • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
7 Inch Cones Sports, 24 Pack Orange Soccer Cones Agility Field Marker Plastic Traffic Training Cones for Basketball Football Skating Drills Practice - Indoor and Outdoor Festive Events Obstacle Course • Amazon Business $14.45 1 $14.45
SUYAMI Sports Whistles with Lanyard, for Coach, Referee, and Official • Amazon Business $9.96 1 $9.96

Materials cost

$280.33

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$21.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$336.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.36

Total project goal

$395.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$395.76

4 Donors

-$246.00

Donations toward project cost

-$225.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.40

Matching donations from our partners

-$130.35

Match offers toward project cost

-$110.80

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.55

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.41

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$0.00

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