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Coach Cieslik from Riverside, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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COVID Catcher Gear to Keep Them Safe at the Plate

Help me give my students a new and improved kind of COVID catchers mask.

$504 goal

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Celebrating 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

This group of young ladies are dedicated and passionate about the game of softball. The majority of them have very tough home lives and still push themselves everyday to succeed on and off the field. They push each other in a positive way to be better daily and never give up in any aspect of their school day. They have created an atmosphere of family and team, which in some cases does not mirror their home life.

Regardless, of each individuals personal situation, they are always upbeat and positive about school, friends, softball, and their futures.

My Project

The new catchers gear would help our players be COVID safe by providing the individual with their own set of gear. Sharing would no longer be a problem, thus creating a safer playing environment for all players. The players would use the new gear at school during practice and games.

This new gear would be used first and foremost to help prevent the spread of COVID.

In addition, the new gear is needed due to the condition of our current gear. These young ladies come from very low socioeconomic homes and neighborhoods.

Coach Cieslik

Grades 9-12

Norte Vista High School

Riverside, CA

California

Nearly all students from low‑income households

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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 reach 32 students.

6 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

adidas Catcher's Combo Set 2020 - M • DICK'S Sporting Goods $179.99 1 $179.99

adidas Catcher's Combo Set 2020 - Red • DICK'S Sporting Goods $179.99 1 $179.99

Materials cost			$359.98
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$32.94
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.40
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$428.32
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$75.59
Total project goal			$503.91
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$503.91
3 Donors			-$251.16
Donations toward project cost			-$239.91
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$11.25
Matching donations from our partners			-$221.66
Match offers toward project cost			-$188.41
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$33.25
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$31.09
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

COVID Catcher Gear to Keep Them Safe at the Plate

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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This teacher needs your help!

COVID Catcher Gear to Keep Them Safe at the Plate

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Give this project a boost!

My Students

My Project

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Give the most requested basic supplies

Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

About Us

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Connect

Information for Teachers, Principals, District Leaders, and Government Officials

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.