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Ms. Jefferson from Miami Gardens, FL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Play: Providing Sports Balls for Our Students

Help me give my students at Carol City Middle School, the “Empowering Play” initiative which aims to provide high-quality sports balls to students to promote physical fitness, teamwork, and social connections.

  • $666 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

At Carol City Middle School, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to engage in physical activity and teamwork. Unfortunately, many of our students lack access to basic sports equipment. That’s why we’re launching the “Empowering Play” initiative.

With your support, we aim to provide high-quality sports balls—soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, and more—to our students.

These balls will not only promote physical fitness but also foster social connections, teamwork, and a sense of belonging.

Imagine the smiles on our students’ faces as they dribble down the court, kick a goal, or serve an ace. Your donation will directly impact their lives, encouraging healthy habits and positive interactions.

Join us in creating a more active and inclusive school environment. Let’s empower our students through play!

Ms. Jefferson Carol City Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

More about Ms. Jefferson

Miami Gardens, FL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

200 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
FlagHouse Orange Weighted Cone Super Set, 18 Inches • School Specialty $168.97 1 $168.97
Spalding REACT TF250 Men's Official Basketball, 29-1/2 Inch, Orange - Leather - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $26.92 4 $107.68
WILSON NCAA TDS Pattern Composite Football, Official Size, White - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $31.87 3 $95.61
Wilson Pro Tour Synthetic Leather Volleyball, Official Size, Black and White - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $31.42 2 $62.84
Champion Sports Champion Extreme Series Soccer Ball, Size 5, Blue - Middle-High School - Adult - Durability • School Specialty $15.22 3 $45.66

Materials cost

$480.76

Vendor shipping charges

 $48.08

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$566.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.89

Total project goal

$665.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $665.94

2 Donors

-$332.96

Donations toward project cost

-$283.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.94

match offer

-$332.98

Match offer toward project cost

-$283.03

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.95

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 $0.00

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