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Mr. Ivory from Philadelphia, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Please Help Me Fix Our Practice Field

Help me give my students clear and precise lines on our practice field.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Ivory's classroom raised $192

This project is fully funded

My Project

We're reaching out to you today with an opportunity to directly contribute to the functionality and safety of our football program: the need for high-quality field paint to properly line our practice and game fields.

Clearly marked field lines are essential for effective practices, fair gameplay, and the safety of our athletes.

Properly painted lines define boundaries, mark yardage, and ensure accurate execution of drills and plays. Currently, our field lines are faded and require repainting to meet regulation standards and provide a safe playing environment.

Investing in durable field paint will allow us to clearly delineate our fields, enhancing the quality of our practices and ensuring fair and safe gameplay during our home games. This seemingly simple contribution has a significant impact on the overall professionalism and functionality of our program.

We are seeking your generous support to help us purchase the necessary field paint. Any contribution, no matter the size, will directly benefit our athletes and contribute to a safer and more effective football program. Your support will ensure our players have a well-defined and safe field to learn and compete on.

Thank you for considering our request and for your continued dedication to our Football Team. We deeply appreciate your support in helping us provide the best possible environment for our athletes.

Mr. Ivory Overbrook High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rust-Oleum P2593849-6PK Professional Inverted Striping Spray Paint, 18 oz, White, 6 Pack • Amazon Business $43.48 3 $130.44

Materials cost

$130.44

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$162.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.66

Total project goal

$191.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$191.06

1 Donor

-$191.06

Donations toward project cost

-$162.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.66

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$0.00

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