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

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Attention: Antenna

Help me give my students new volleyball net antennas! We've been operating with some older ones and would love to use our new net alongside new antennas.

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  • $174 goal

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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

New net antennas for volleyball are essential for improving both the accuracy and durability of the game. Traditional antennas can wear down over time, leading to inconsistent performance and affecting the quality of play. Upgrading to more advanced antennas ensures better visibility of faults, enhances the clarity of boundary calls, and reduces the likelihood of technical issues during matches. Additionally, newer materials and designs can withstand the rigors of competition, ensuring that the equipment lasts longer and performs at its best. With the sport's increasing popularity and the push for precision in every aspect of gameplay, new net antennas are key to maintaining high standards and ensuring fair play.

Ms. Ramos Benito Juarez Community Academy Grades 9-12

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tandem Sport Volleyball Net Antennae, Pair, Red - Glass - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $104.99 1 $104.99

Materials cost

$104.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$147.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.95

Total project goal

$173.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $173.01

1 Donor

-$173.01

Donations toward project cost

-$147.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.95

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 $0.00

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