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Mr. Balo from San Diego, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Skills in Class and on the Pitch!

Help me give my students a chance to to work on their soccer skills after school with some goals!

  • $637 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 Students

My students come from a low-income demographic where they are susceptible to gangs and violence. Whether they have to work to support their parents or babysit their siblings when they get home, my students come to school no matter the difficulties they face.

My indefatigable students put in the effort to learn every day and they do it to make sure they can create a better life for themselves and their families.

My students are resilient and work hard to not only help build a positive relationship within the school, but also in the community as well.

My Project

The reason for the soccer goals, pennies, cones and whistles is to help grow our soccer team in order to keep students off the streets and to get them to work on their soccer skills in a safe environment within the school. Students will have to maintain good citizenship and grades to participate in soccer games. All students will have the opportunity to participate in practices.

By having the necessary equipment, it will help encourage children to come to practice after school and also encourage them to perform well in the classroom.

Sports is a great way to help build comradery and also help learn responsibility. By having the basic tools to support our soccer team at school, it will help inspire students to participate in an after school activity and stay away from activities outside of school that may be detrimental to them.

Mr. Balo Knox Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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.

More about Mr. Balo

San Diego, CA 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Franklin Sports Competition Soccer Goal - Steel Backyard Soccer Goal with All Weather Net - Includes 6 Ground Stakes - 12'x6' Soccer Goal - Silver • Amazon Business $98.99 2 $197.98
Amazon Basics Soccer Goal Frame With Net - 12 x 6 x 5 Foot, Steel Frame • Amazon Business $63.87 2 $127.74
Franklin Sports Blackhawk Portable Soccer Goal – Pop-Up Soccer Goal – Portable Soccer Net – 4 x 3 Foot • Amazon Business $18.94 4 $75.76
BlueDot Trading Adult Sports Pinnie Scrimmage Training Vest, Orange, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $30.10 1 $30.10
Pro Disc Cones (Set of 50) - Agility Soccer Cones with Carry Bag and Holder for Training, Football, Kids, Sports, Field Cone Markers - Includes Top 15 Drills Book (Bright Orange) • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Hipat Whistle, 12 Packs Sports Whistles with Lanyard, Loud Crisp Sound Whistle Bulk Ideal for Coaches, Referees, and Officials • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$461.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $42.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$540.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.41

Total project goal

$636.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $636.08

2 Donors

-$318.03

Donations toward project cost

-$270.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.70

match offer

-$318.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$270.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.71

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