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Coach Snell from Oakland, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Success Can Mean Different Things...

Help me give my students the tools they need for the up coming basketball season.

FULLY FUNDED! Coach Snell's classroom raised $887

This project is fully funded

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

What I love most about my students is their resilience, curiosity, and unique personalities. They come to school each day ready to learn, grow, and support one another, no matter what challenges they face. I’m constantly inspired by their questions, their creativity, and their willingness to try—even when the work is hard.

They celebrate each other’s successes, learn from their mistakes, and remind me daily why I chose to become a teacher.

Each student brings something special to our classroom community, and together, they create an environment full of energy, kindness, and possibility. Watching them discover their strengths and build confidence is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.

Coach Snell Arise 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.

Oakland, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
BALENNZ Athletic Shorts for Men with Pockets and Elastic Waistband Quick Dry Activewear • Amazon Business $16.99 15 $254.85
Liberty Imports Reversible Men's Mesh Athletic Basketball Jersey Single for Team Scrimmage • Amazon Business $14.95 15 $224.25
WILSON NCAA Evo NXT Official Indoor Game Basketballs - Sizes 6 and 7 • Amazon Business $99.95 1 $99.95
Mikasa Official Composite Covered Basketball, 29.5 Inch - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $68.92 1 $68.92

Materials cost

$647.97

Vendor shipping charges

$6.89

Sales tax

$59.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$753.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.04

Total project goal

$886.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$886.91

6 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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$886.91

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