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Coach Dalhouse from Elmhurst, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Catch the Dream: Softball Fundraiser

Help me give my students new softball gear for the 2025 softball season to feel comfortable and confident.

  • $780 goal

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Coach Dalhouse has another project! Donate to Hit It Out of the Park: Fund New Softball Bats to help their classroom.

$1,011 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Coach Dalhouse

Coach Dalhouse has another project! Donate to Hit It Out of the Park: Fund New Softball Bats to help their classroom.

$1,011 - complete this project and be a hero

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 items requested, such as new softballs, catcher’s gear, and practice equipment, will directly enhance my students' ability to practice their skills safely and effectively. With the proper gear, students will gain confidence in their ability to participate in all aspects of the game, from batting to fielding and, in particular, catching. This will lead to more consistent practice, improved techniques, and a deeper understanding of the game.

The goal of this project is to provide students with the necessary equipment to participate in practices and games at a competitive level.

By improving their access to quality gear, I aim to boost their overall performance, foster teamwork, and create a sense of pride in their ability to play. Additionally, I hope this project will allow students to build leadership skills and confidence that they can carry over into other areas of their lives.

My students are a diverse and determined group who come to practice with enthusiasm and a willingness to improve every day. They represent various backgrounds, but they all share a passion for the sport and an eagerness to work together as a team. Many of my students face challenges outside the field, but through softball, they have found a supportive community where they can grow, build confidence, and demonstrate resilience. Their drive and team spirit sets them apart, and they deserve the tools that will help them excel.

Coach Dalhouse Maspeth High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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Elmhurst, NY 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

20 students impacted 14donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mizuno Mizuno Adult Samurai Baseball Boxed Catcher's Gear Set • Amazon Business $425.00 1 $425.00
Dudley NFHS SB 12 Fastpitch Softball-12Pack , Yellow • Amazon Business $100.93 1 $100.93
Softball Pitching Mat with Rubber 10x3 ft Softball Pitching Mound with Antifade Turf and Antislip Foam Backing Fastpitch Equipment for Softball and Baseball Pitchers Practice Clay and Green Matt • Amazon Business $96.99 1 $96.99

Materials cost

$622.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$662.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.87

Total project goal

$779.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $779.13

8 Donors

-$540.81

Donations toward project cost

-$473.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.17

Matching donations from our partners

-$221.91

Match offers toward project cost

-$188.62

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.41

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 $0.00

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