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Ms. Collins from Richmond, VA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Show Up: Practice and Travel as a team!

Help me give my students an opportunity to continue to have the needed resources for practices. Using the soccer goal, ball carts, and jerseys allows the teams to stay organized and look as team when practicing & traveling.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Collins's classroom raised $663

This project is fully funded

My Project

Many students in our school system come from low-income households. Not only are their families unable to provide the essentials, but budget constraints also force us to make tough decisions about how we spend money.

How do we change that?

Having an opportunity to provide new equipment to our athletes through this grant changes those odds. We are a school that supports students in grades 9-12. Sports are a way for many of our students to find a greater way to be involved and escape if just for a minute some of the issues at home. Sports are why some of them come to school and strive to be better by being involved with their team and positive role models. We believe in our students, and with the approval of this grant it will let them know that the community around them does as well. Together we can allow them to shine and not worry about equipment issues. Please help us continue to build stronger and more engaged students.

The equipment we are requesting will allow teams to have new resources for Soccer, basketball, football, volleyball, and cheer. With limited storage space in a school that was built in 1929, the use of mesh bags and rolling carts. The use of the conditioning equipment can be used for a variety of teams as part of their preparation for the season ahead.

Ms. Collins Thomas Jefferson 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.

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.

Richmond, VA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Champion Sports Electric Ball Pump for Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, with Needle, Gauge, Hose - Quiet, Fast Air Pumps for Balls with up to 125 PSI - Premium Ball Inflator for Gyms, Schools,Blue • Amazon Business $98.79 1 $98.79
EVER ADVANCED Rolling Ball Storage Cart with Lockable Wheels, 33 x 22.8in Collapsible Garage Sports Equipment Organizer for Volleyball Basketball Tennis Toy Storage Multi-Sport Family Gym, Blue • Amazon Business $92.99 1 $92.99
Kids Soccer Goal for Backyard, 5×3, 6×4, 9×5FT Easy Foldable Soccer Practice Net with Portable Carrying Bag for Toddler Youth Adult Soccer Training Equipment Outdoor Sports Game • Amazon Business $41.99 2 $83.98
Pack of 10 Reversible Men's Mesh Performance Athletic Basketball Jerseys - Blank Team Uniforms for Sports Scrimmage Bulk • Amazon Business $79.95 1 $79.95
X-UMEUS Agility Ladder Speed Training Equipment Set-20ft Agility Ladder,12 Soccer Cones,4 Hurdles, Jump Rope, Running Parachute| Basketball Football Soccer Training Equipment for Kids Youth Adults • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Yagwinga Oversized Mesh Gear Bag Sports Ball Bag Mesh Football Bag Heavy Duty Drawstring Bag Team Sports for Volleyball Basketball Swimming Gear with Shoulder Strap Front Pouch • Amazon Business $10.59 3 $31.77
Liberty Imports Pack of 12 Basketball Dribbling Glasses No Look Eye Goggles Dribble Specs Team Training Aid Sports Equipment • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Geyoga 12 Pcs Soccer Pinnies Youth Basketball Practice Jersey Soccer Training Equipment for Sports • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
PPXMEEUDC 24PCS Cheerleading Pom Poms Metallic Foil Plastic Pom Poms with Baton Handle for Game Sports Squads Dancing Party Football Basketball Club Spirit Sports Stage Performance Celebration (red) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
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 $14.93 1 $14.93
10 pcs Rainbow Jump Rope Set Durable Nylon Skipping Ropes,Safty Vibrant Jumping Ropes for Girls or Boys Physical Education Skipping Rope(7.2 Feet) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$525.32

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$563.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.39

Total project goal

$662.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$662.59

1 Donor

-$331.29

Donations toward project cost

-$281.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.69

match offer

-$331.29

Match offer toward project cost

-$281.60

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.69

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$0.00

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