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Mrs. Mercado from Chicago, IL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Volleyball Equipment

Help me give my students volleyball equipment for their volleyball sports season coming this fall.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Mercado's classroom raised $236

This project is fully funded

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My Project

Help my students gear up for a successful volleyball season this fall!

Our team is full of enthusiastic, hard-working students who are passionate about volleyball and committed to improving their skills both on and off the court.

However, we’re in need of essential equipment to help us train, compete, and grow as athletes.

We're requesting support to provide our team with items such as volleyballs and knee pads. Having access to the right tools can make a huge difference in both performance and confidence.

Your generous contribution will directly impact our students by giving them the opportunity to practice in a safe, well-equipped environment—and to take pride in representing their school on the court.

Thank you for supporting youth sports and helping our team get ready for a fantastic fall season!

Mrs. Mercado Kilmer 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.

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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

30 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Champion Sports UltraFoam Light-Weight Volleyball Set, 8 in, Assorted Color, Set of 6, Orange - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $104.02 1 $104.02
Yunsailing 6 Pairs Knee Pads for Women Men, Soft Breathable Volleyball Tactical Knee Pads Workout Protector for Basketball Football Hockey Dance Running(S Size,Black) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Yunsailing 6 Pairs Knee Pads for Women Men, Soft Breathable Volleyball Tactical Knee Pads Workout Protector for Basketball Football Hockey Dance Running(L Size,Black) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99

Materials cost

$157.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.40

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$199.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.25

Total project goal

$235.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $235.01

2 Donors

-$185.01

Donations toward project cost

-$157.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.75

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $0.00

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