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
Donate
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.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Elwell from Albuquerque, NM is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Elwell is requesting

Recess Sports and Fun!

Help me give my students new sports equipment to use outside at recess.

  • $298 goal

This project expired on June 14, 2024.

This project expired on June 14, 2024.

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

At our school, we are enthusiastic about fostering a spirit of teamwork, discipline, and physical activity among our students. To enhance the sporting experience for our budding athletes, we have embarked on a mission to procure donations for basketballs, footballs, and soccer balls.

Recognizing the importance of sports in promoting a healthy lifestyle and building valuable life skills, we are reaching out to our supportive community, local businesses, and passionate individuals to contribute to our cause.

These donations will not only provide the necessary equipment for our students but also play a crucial role in promoting camaraderie, sportsmanship, and overall well-being. We believe that by securing these essential resources, we can create a more vibrant and inclusive sports culture at our school, fostering a sense of pride and achievement among our students. Your generosity will undoubtedly make a lasting impact on the lives of our young athletes, shaping them into well-rounded individuals both on and off the field.

Ms. Elwell Alamosa 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.

Albuquerque, NM 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

30 students impacted

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 Ms. Elwell is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

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

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sportime Gradeball Junior Rubber Footballs, Size 6, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Elementary - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $83.99 1 $83.99
Sportime Gradeball Intermediate Basketballs, 28-1/2 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Rubber - High School - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $68.54 1 $68.54
Champion Sports Rubber Cover Size 5 Soccer Ball Set of 6 Balls (CHSSRB5SET) • Staples $52.29 1 $52.29

Materials cost

$204.82

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.25

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.67

Total project goal

$297.81

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

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Elwell and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NM","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":298,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/recess-sports-and-fun/8214604/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":30,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Elwell","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"992520182","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Albuquerque","teachersOnPage":[7814094],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":8214604,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":1,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":82463,"schoolName":"Alamosa Elementary School","authorIds":{"7814094":{"owner":"Ms. Elwell","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8214604],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7814094_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749075149273","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":6,"teacherChallengeId":21735636,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":{"completingDonationAmount":309,"proposalURL":"project/stirring-up-skills-and-smiles/9579833/","proposalTitle":"Stirring Up Skills and Smiles","proposalId":9579833},"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":7814094,"schoolCounty":"Bernalillo","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NM","name":"New Mexico"}}