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

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Time for Some Softball

Help me give my students a softball helmet bag and a softball equipment bag.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Ivory's classroom raised $157

This project is fully funded

My Project

We are reaching out to you today with an exciting opportunity to directly contribute to the success and well-being of our dedicated softball players. As our program continues to grow and our athletes dedicate themselves to honing their skills, we've identified two crucial needs that will significantly enhance their training and game day experiences: a team softball helmet bag and a team softball equipment bag.

Currently, our players transport their helmets individually, leading to potential damage, disorganization, and unnecessary clutter.

A dedicated helmet bag will provide a safe and organized storage solution, protecting this vital piece of safety equipment and ensuring it's readily accessible for every practice and game. This will not only prolong the lifespan of our helmets but also streamline our pre- and post-game routines.

Similarly, transporting our various pieces of equipment – from catcher's gear and bases to practice balls and first-aid supplies – is often a cumbersome and inefficient process. A large, durable equipment bag will allow us to consolidate these essential items, making transportation easier, preventing loss, and ensuring that everything we need is readily available at every practice and game location. This will save valuable time and energy for both our players and coaching staff.

We are seeking your generous support to help us acquire these essential items. Any contribution, large or small, will make a real difference in the lives of our young athletes and help us continue to foster their passion for softball. Your donation will directly contribute to a more organized, safer, and ultimately more successful softball program.

Thank you for considering our request and for your continued support.

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.

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.

Philadelphia, PA 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

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Champro Oversize Equipment Bag (Black, 36 x 16 x 16-Inch) • Amazon Business $37.02 2 $74.04
Champion Sports Vinyl Helmet Bag: Softball & Baseball Sports Equipment Caddy with Hanging Hooks - Holds 8 Helmets • Amazon Business $27.38 1 $27.38

Materials cost

$101.42

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$132.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.46

Total project goal

$156.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$156.40

2 Donors

-$149.73

Donations toward project cost

-$132.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.79

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.67

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$0.00

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