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Mr. James from Houston, TX is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Coaches That Are Striving to Be the Best Leaders Possible

Help me give my students the chance to compete at a high level. It's disheartening that at our High School, our students don't have the proper resources to compete at a high level due to funding.

  • $3,307 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

I am a coach at High School, where our vibrant community and diverse student body come together to create a rich and dynamic learning environment. Over the past three years, I've been dedicated to supporting our students, often using my own teaching salary to fund various initiatives. It's disheartening that our students face challenges in accessing the proper equipment needed to compete at the highest level due to limitations in school funding.

As a coach, I intend to make the most of these resources by optimizing our training sessions.

This will involve providing athletes with quality cleats for improved performance and safety. Additionally, I will focus on coaching fundamental skills that will help athletes develop confidence and readiness for their upcoming games and meets.

Mr. James Margaret Long Wisdom 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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Houston, TX 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

45 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
adidas Men's Adizero Cleats • Amazon Business $99.95 5 $499.75
adidas Men's Adizero Cleats • Amazon Business $99.95 5 $499.75
adidas Men's Adizero Cleats • Amazon Business $99.95 5 $499.75
adidas Men's Adizero Cleats • Amazon Business $99.95 5 $499.75
MASTERCANOPY Durable Pop-up Canopy Tent with Roller Bag (12x12, Black) • Amazon Business $199.95 1 $199.95
OYINDIZ Resistance Explosive Training Rope Force Acceleration Speed Cord Improve Power, Agility, Strength Track and Field Equipment Football Multi-Directional Training Equipment 80IBS • Amazon Business $19.99 10 $199.90
EastyGold Running Speed Chute Resistance Parachute 56 inch Powerchute Umbrella Training Sprint Power Soccer Trainer for Runner, Football, Soccer Drilling • Amazon Business $9.99 10 $99.90
SKLZ Speed Gates for Sports and Athletic Speed Training, yellow • Amazon Business $97.49 1 $97.49
2 Pcs 1kg Sports Training Discus Boys Girls Black Rubber Discus Track and Field Equipment Smooth Surface Disc for High School Outdoor Throwing Practice • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Rt Black Diamond 1 Kg Discus. Womens Discus 1K. Beginner High School Girl's And Middle School Boy's 1 Kilo Track & Field Discus. Lo-Spin 65% Rim Weight. Easy To Throw. Builds Confidence. • Amazon Business $48.95 1 $48.95
Zhehao Relay Baton Track Baton Aluminum Field Race Batons Running Baton for Students Office Clark Outdoor Field Race Tools, 5 Pieces (Gold Silver Red Green Blue) • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97

Materials cost

$2,739.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$41.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,810.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$495.92

Total project goal

$3,306.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $3,306.15

1 Donor

-$1,405.12

Donations toward project cost

-$1,405.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$1,653.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$1,405.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$247.96

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$247.96

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 $0.00

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