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Coach Ford from Atlanta, GA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Coach Ford's classroom raised $899

Spike Success: Empowering Future Volleyball Stars with Your Support!

Help me give my students essential resources and opportunities to excel in volleyball. Your contribution directly impacts their growth, fosters teamwork, discipline, and a love for the game. Thank you for being champions for our volleyball program!

This project expired on May 2, 2024.

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Coach Ford Centennial Academy
Atlanta, GA Grades 6-8

My Project

I love my volleyball players for their unwavering commitment, both to the game and to each other. Their relentless work ethic, resilience in the face of challenges, and genuine camaraderie create an atmosphere of unity and purpose. These athletes consistently push themselves to exceed expectations, demonstrating not only a passion for the sport but also a dedication to personal and collective growth. Their positive attitude and mutual support not only elevate their individual performances but also contribute to the overall team dynamic.

Your support will provide essential resources that foster a collaborative environment, helping them build strong connections, refine their skills, and ultimately, achieve success on and off the court.

Together, we can empower these remarkable athletes to reach new heights in their volleyball journey.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 5 donors
Coach Ford Centennial Academy 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.

Atlanta, GA View local requests

More than half 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

20 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Park And Sun Park & Sun Spectrum Volleyball Precision Portable Trainer - Rubber/Aluminum/Steel - Middle-High School - Adult - Lightweight - Stability • School Specialty $336.89 1 $336.89
FlagHouse Volleyball Cart, 25 x 5 x 39 Inches, Black - Aluminum/Nylon • School Specialty $179.02 1 $179.02
FlagHouse Look-Up Volleyball Net • School Specialty $103.94 1 $103.94

Materials cost

$619.85

Vendor shipping charges

 $61.98

Sales tax

 $42.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$763.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.81

Total project goal

$898.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $898.71

3 Donors

-$409.45

Donations toward project cost

-$384.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.00

match offer

-$446.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$379.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.96

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$42.84

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 $0.00

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