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Ms. Maranto from Hawthorne, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Aviators Together Through Active Connections

Help me give my students sports equipment to transform our small blacktop into a vibrant space for students to connect, play, and build school spirit during lunch, after school, and at family events.

  • $1,132 goal

This project expired on April 7, 2025.

This project expired on April 7, 2025.

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

The basketballs, volleyballs, pickleball kit, scoreboard, and ball basket will create opportunities for our students to engage in fun, interactive activities during lunch and after school. These resources will encourage students to connect with their peers, build teamwork skills, and relieve stress, which positively impacts their mental health and classroom focus. By fostering a sense of community and belonging, these activities will help improve social-emotional learning and overall student well-being.

Our goal is to create a vibrant and engaging space on our small blacktop where students can enjoy intramurals, recreational sports, and fun activities that build lasting connections.

Beyond just physical activity, we want to provide opportunities for students to develop relationships, find joy on campus, and cultivate school spirit. Additionally, this equipment will be used to support family engagement events, bringing together parents and students for memorable shared experiences.

Our students are incredibly resilient and creative, thriving despite limited on-campus resources like a gym, field, or large multi-purpose room. They bring diverse talents and a strong desire to connect with one another, but they lack the space and tools to engage in meaningful recreational activities. By providing these resources, we can give them the high school experience they deserve—a chance to play, collaborate, and make lifelong memories right here on campus.

Ms. Maranto Hawthorne Math & Science Academy Grades 9-12

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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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Hawthorne, CA View local requests

More than half 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

550 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MyGift Professional Gym Metal Multi Sports Ball Storage Cart with Jumbo Industrial Wheels, Commercial Grade Portable Equipment Locker Cage for Basketball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball • Amazon Business $168.29 1 $168.29
GoSports Solid Wood Premium Cornhole Set - Choose Between 4 Feet x 2 Feet or 3 Feet x 2 Feet Game Boards, Includes Set of 8 Corn Hole Toss Bags • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
PowerNet Freestanding Volleyball Warm Up Net, Portable Design for Indoor Or Outdoor Use, Foldable One Piece Quick Setup Frame, Great for Hitting Serving Drills Small Scrimmage Or 1 On 1 Game • Amazon Business $119.98 1 $119.98
Califone PA25-R Handheld Megaphone with 458 Foot Range, 25 Watts - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $95.21 1 $95.21
Wilson NCAA Final Four Basketball - 29.5" and 28.5" • Amazon Business $21.06 4 $84.24
Spikeball Game Ball and Net Set, Indoor and Outdoor - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $73.49 1 $73.49
AboveGenius Pickleball Set with Net, Pickleball Paddles Set of 1 2 3 4, Portable Pickleball Net for Outdoor Indoor Driveway, 4 Pickleball Balls, 1 Storage Bag • Amazon Business $64.89 1 $64.89
FlagHouse Intramural Outdoor Volleyball • School Specialty $14.77 4 $59.08
HRLORKC Scoreboard Score Keeper Score Flipper for Basketball Tennis Sports • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$804.16

Vendor shipping charges

 $41.82

Sales tax

 $73.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$961.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$169.70

Total project goal

$1,131.32

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