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Ms. Jess from Springfield, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Connection to Nature

Help me give my students fishing rods, reels, and other related supplies for our school fishing club.

  • $567 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

The items requested will provide our students with an enriching experience that foster both personal growth and a connection to nature.

We are reaching out to seek support for our middle school fishing club.

Our club is need of fishing supplies for our upcoming outdoor education program.

This initiative aims to introduce our students to the joys of fishing, instilling not only a love for the outdoors but also valuable life skills such as patience, teamwork, and respect for the environment.

Unfortunately, our budget for this program is quite limited, and we are hoping

you might be able to contribute items such as fishing rods and reels. Your generosity would greatly enhance our program and provide our students with a memorable experience.

Ms. Jess Springfield Public Day 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.

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Springfield, MA 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

200 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Zebco 404 Spincast Reel and 2-Piece Fishing Rod Combo, Durable Fiberglass Rod with EVA Handle, QuickSet Anti-Reverse Reel with Built-In Bite Alert, Pre-Spooled • Amazon Business $27.99 15 $419.85
Rush Creek Creations | Fishing Rod Holder for 16 Rods, Fishing Pole Holder for Garage Organization and Storage, for Fishing Reels, Fishing Gear, Fishing Accessories, Tackle Box • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$444.84

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$481.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.97

Total project goal

$566.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$566.48

1 Donor

-$283.23

Donations toward project cost

-$240.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.48

match offer

-$283.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$240.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.49

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$0.00

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