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Ms. N. Alvarez from Rio Grande City, TX is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pass the Joy: Helping Our Students Play and Grow

Help me give my students bring energy and teamwork to our students’ day by donating soccer balls, volleyballs, and footballs to fuel their play, growth, and joy

  • $424 goal

This project expired on October 23, 2025.

This project expired on October 23, 2025.

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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

At our school, playtime is more than just fun—it’s a vital part of learning, growth, and connection. But right now, we lack the sports balls our students need to enjoy games that promote teamwork, coordination, and healthy habits.

With your support, we aim to provide a variety of balls—including soccer balls, volleyballs, and footballs—that will bring energy and excitement to recess, PE, and after-school activities.

These simple items spark big moments: a first pass, a shared laugh, a goal scored together.

Every ball donated means more opportunities for our kids to move, play, and build confidence. Help us keep the spirit of play alive—one bounce at a time.

Ms. N. Alvarez Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Rio Grande City, TX 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

400 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
WILSON NCAA Evo NXT Official Indoor Game Basketballs - Sizes 6 and 7 • Amazon Business $109.95 1 $109.95
Martin Sports Kids Soccer Ball Size 5 - Official Size & Weight - Classic Black/White Youth Indoor/Outdoor Ball for Physical Education, Team Sports, and School Activities, 27"-28" Circumference, Deflated • Kaplan Early Learning Company $9.86 10 $98.60
Sportime GradeBall Rubber Volleyballs, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $57.74 1 $57.74
Sportime Gradeballs Youth Mini Rubber Footballs, Size 4, Set of 6 - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $48.00 1 $48.00

Materials cost

$314.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.57

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$359.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.45

Total project goal

$423.02

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