Past projects 11
Essentials for Español
Funded Sep 18, 2024Thank you so much for your generosity! This project will impact my current students and the ones I have yet to meet. Having the necessary supplies and tools to stay organized, helps to improve every day activities in the classroom. Our classroom structure and overall climate will be positively affected. You are now part of our future success!”
With gratitude,
Coach Ezra
Girl Power on the Pitch
Funded Aug 14, 2024Thank you for investing in the future of our student-athletes! You are the 12th player on the field now, the unsung hero, and the supporter. We can't wait to use the tools you've helped provide for us. You are a major contributor to the future success of the Class of 2025!”
With gratitude,
Coach Ezra
This classroom project was brought to life by The Gates Foundation and one other donor.SEL and Student Engagement
Funded Aug 12, 2024This project will have a lasting impact on my students now and in their lives after high school. Your generosity is more than a financial donation; it is an investment in the mental health of my classes. You are now a part of the positive change that will be happening in the classroom culture and climate at my school. Thank you so much!”
With gratitude,
Coach Ezra
This classroom project was brought to life by Michael Jordan and The Jordan Brand and one other donor.Soccer Supplies for Success
Funded Apr 18, 2024Thank you for your kindness! Your financial support has helped to bring organization and structure to our soccer program. Soon, because of your generosity, many young women benefit from the items you helped fund. We are forever grateful for your donations. Because of you, our program will continue to make strides toward betterment!”
With gratitude,
Coach Ezra
Structure, Storage, & Snacks
Funded Nov 7, 2023Your generosity has made a difference in my classroom. Because of having ample storage and multiple modes of organization, the classroom runs a lot smoother. When things have a specific place, it makes it easier for students to find them and return them when they are done. Having multiple chargers and outlets is a lifesaver since our technology is one-to-one, and some of my students are still learning the responsibility of charging their Chromebook overnight.
Additionally, the snacks from the project are now used as incentives to encourage more positive and productive behavior. Some students are a little more reluctant than others, but it is a game changer, and it is already having a positive impact on our daily routines.
Lastly, though it may seem simple, having high-quality tissues, for my students is truly a blessing. They couldn't have come at a better time! This time of year is usually when the sniffles are abundant, so having quality facial tissues keeps students in my class instead of going to the nurse to repair sore/blistered noses from low quality tissues. We are thankful for you! You played a part and making our classroom better this year.”
With gratitude,
Coach Ezra
Let's Get Physical...Activity
Funded Dec 5, 2021My deepest apologies for the untimeliness! Your generosity was so timely, but I can assure you that the delay has nothing to do with my team's and my gratitude. You provided us with many useful tools for training and preparing for the soccer season. High-quality training equipment is so costly, but with your help, my students were allowed to train with the best equipment available.
There is a special confidence that comes with knowing your training with brand new things. The smiles and pride of using new equipment for the first time and unboxing and building new training tools are indescribable! The excitement of using battle ropes for the first time, for example, was pivotal in getting players to try and get the most out of it.
Strength and conditioning are not always something student-athletes look forward to, but your generous gift gave my team something to look forward to. Words fall short of describing the thankful gratitude we have for all you've done! Again, thank you!”
With gratitude,
Coach Ezra
This classroom project was brought to life by #TeachHealthy with Nature Made and one other donor.Let's Make a Deal for More Skills and Drills
Funded Sep 15, 2021Your contribution has made such a tremendous impact on my soccer program! I am very appreciative of your consideration and collaboration with my project. The day our balls arrived, I pumped up one and took it to the homeroom class with my team. They were excited and proud that they were receiving brand new equipment that looked so good. I passed it around for everyone to get a feel and an up-close look, and they were ecstatic.
In the first training session that I used the new cones from our project, my team's initial reaction was, "Wow! Why are they so small"? I explained that these cones would be harder to kick over, easy to stack and store, and harder for the wind to move around. They quickly saw the truth and often set up and put away the cones before and after training sessions. They have learned responsibility and developed ownership of their equipment.
The use of our new tools has been impactful! The enthusiasm when each player can train with their ball and during individual drills is immeasurable. Additionally, the ability to quickly grab another ball to continue is a time-saver that has helped us increase repetitions and maximize our efficacy. Our program is making strides towards excellence, and you are one of the reasons why! Stay tuned.”
With gratitude,
Coach Ezra
This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 11 other donors.Help Girls' Soccer Kick Off on the Right Foot
Funded Sep 16, 2021Your generosity is making a difference daily! The new balls you helped provide have been amazing. The first time I pumped up and brought out the new balls to a training session my team was in awe. They were full of excitement to the first ones to use them and it helped us train more effectively since each player was able to use their own ball for individual skill building. The cooler and water bottles were literally a life saver for us. There were a few extremely hot days that required intense hydration and your thoughtfulness made it very easy to keep players safe. The cooler made an immediate impact, filling it with ice, oranges, and sports drinks to provide nourishment and refreshment during and after the game.
You are an integral part of our team. Your collaboration made our training sessions and games better. Your donation has impacted my current soccer team and will continue to do so for years to come.”
With gratitude,
Coach Ezra
This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 8 other donors.Training Matters at Mater Academy: Kicking Off Our Inaugural Season
Funded Aug 28, 2021Words fall short compared to what my team and I felt when we received our first item from this project. The excitement of receiving a gift feels great, but knowing that someone they may not even know gave to make it possible makes it even better. My players expressed their gratitude and appreciation verbally and non-verbally. The quiet smiles and giddy whispers with their teammates during unboxing made it clear they were thrilled!
We began dong circuit training immediately once a few items arrived. Each station used a different tool from the Donors Choose project and focused on a different aspect of training. Some girls worked on ball control, while others worked on agility and speed development. These items mean a lot to us and significantly impact our daily training sessions. Additionally, the new equipment you helped provide for my team has improved the overall expectation and enthusiasm. Our new equipment has assisted in fostering and promoting a new joy towards training which will contribute to a general love for the game.
I have heard it said the proper planning prevents poor performance. Your generosity is not only improving our preparation, but it will impact our performance in competition. My team and I cannot thank you enough! Long after my current players graduate in the next few years, your gift will continue to affect the Mater Academy East Girls' Soccer program. Feel free to check my newest projects if you would like to continue to invest in us financially or to share them with someone else. From the depth of our hearts, we want to give you our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your investment in our future.”
With gratitude,
Coach Ezra
This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 11 other donors.Help Kindle the Fire of English Proficiency
Funded Mar 28, 2019On behalf of my students, their parents, and my colleagues I want to say THANK YOU. You have given my students the gift of independence! Because of the Amazon Fire 7 tablets and the Spanish/English dictionaries, they are able to discover new words and phrases in the English language, as well as seek clarification and translation on their own. As a Bilingual Tutor, my hours are limited with my students, so these tools are an absolute asset. Immediately, my students were able to utilize both tools to clarify meanings for their vocabulary study guide in English!
The greatest gift I can ever give my students is English proficiency. The tablets and dictionaries are so useful in this. They all seemed so ecstatic knowing they would get their very own tablet and/or dictionary during certain class periods. My students work hard to understand English while simultaneously learning various class contents, they are so happy to have effective instruments to do so.
Lastly, a few of my non-English proficient students are overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation for your generosity in providing these items. They will have an extended rental of these items due to their studiousness. They have already gone above and beyond to study and practice English outside of school, now their productivity has multiplied exponentially!”
With gratitude,
Coach Ezra
This classroom project was brought to life by The Ned and Nathalie Fund and 3 other donors.