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Mr. Mahler from Brooklyn, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Futbol is Life! Soccer is Life!

Help me give my students official soccer goals, shin guards, socks, and soccer balls to help them prepare for league games in a safe and friendly environment.

  • $8,458 goal

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My Project

I am looking to enhance the lives of my students through team sports. Soccer is increasingly becoming more popular at our school and I believe this equipment will better prepare our students for league games by practicing on regulation soccer goals with new nets here at our school.

As a physical education teacher, I need to communicate with my students to ensure they understand the skills necessary for the games/activities being performed.

Most of my new students are new to the country and have limited English. They do however, know the language of sports, specifically soccer.

This equipment will allow students to practice their skills safely through the use of the shin guards and through the differentiation of the soccer ball sizes. We also need our students safe so we need seeking additional shin guards and game socks.

I believe that this project will help my students new and old to build relationships and enhance skills all while participating in a safe and nurturing environment.

Mr. Mahler Brooklyn Envir Exploration 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.

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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

175 students impacted 23donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jaypro Official Round Soccer Goal, 8 x 24 Feet, White - Steel - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $4,799.02 1 $4,799.02
Jaypro Club Soccer Goal Club Nets, 8 x 24 Feet, 1 Pair - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $221.77 1 $221.77
adidas Rivalry 2.0 Over The Calf (OTC) Cushioned Soccer Socks (2-Pair) • Amazon Business $12.00 10 $120.00
adidas Rivalry 2.0 Over The Calf (OTC) Cushioned Soccer Socks (2-Pair) • Amazon Business $12.00 10 $120.00
adidas Rivalry 2.0 Over The Calf (OTC) Cushioned Soccer Socks (2-Pair) • Amazon Business $12.00 10 $120.00
adidas Rivalry 2.0 Over The Calf (OTC) Cushioned Soccer Socks (2-Pair) • Amazon Business $12.00 5 $60.00
24 Pairs Youth Soccer Shin Guards Lightweight Breathable Child Calf Protective Gear Soccer Equipment Kids Shin Guards for Soccer Boys and Girls Children Teenagers • Amazon Business $45.79 1 $45.79
24 Pairs Youth Soccer Shin Guards Lightweight Breathable Child Calf Protective Gear Soccer Equipment Kids Shin Guards for Soccer Boys and Girls Children Teenagers • Amazon Business $45.79 1 $45.79
Baden Synthetic Soccer Ball, Size 5, Black - Nylon - Durability • School Specialty $19.49 1 $19.49
Mikasa Size 4 Deluxe Cushioned Soccer Ball, Ages 8 to 12, 25 Inch Diameter, White/Blue - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Durability • School Specialty $17.92 1 $17.92
Mikasa Size 5 Deluxe Cushioned Soccer Ball, Ages 12 and Up, 27 Inch Diameter, White/Blue - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Durability • School Specialty $17.92 1 $17.92
Mikasa Size 5 Deluxe Cushioned Soccer Ball, Ages 12 and Up, 27 Inch Diameter, White/Black - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Durability • School Specialty $17.92 1 $17.92

Materials cost

$5,605.62

Vendor shipping charges

 $1,469.20

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$84.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$7,188.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,268.63

Total project goal

$8,457.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $8,457.53

19 Donors

-$7,398.12

Donations toward project cost

-$6,292.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1,105.97

match offer

-$1,055.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$896.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$158.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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