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

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Help Our Volleyball Team Spike To Victory!

Help me give my students The proper Volleyball Jersey, Shorts, Knees Pads and Volleyballs For Their Upcoming Season.

  • $1,308 goal

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Mr. Pacheco has another project! Donate to Pink Power Standing Strong Together to help his classroom.

$1,095 - complete this project and be a hero

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

Our inaugural volleyball team requires jerseys, shorts, knee pads, and training volleyball to prepare for the upcoming season. These important goods will not only provide our athletes with necessary equipment, but will also foster a sense of team solidarity and pride. By giving them the correct equipment, they will get the confidence, discipline, and attention required to excel on and off the field.

Volleyball training is crucial for enhancing players' skills, particularly their serving accuracy and defensive techniques.

Consistent practice with appropriate equipment keeps students involved and motivated, improving their physical coordination and general comprehension of the game. The jerseys, shorts and knee pads will make our ladies appear and feel like a unified one, emphasizing collaboration and dedication to their goals.

Our goal is to give these players the skills they need to succeed throughout the season and beyond. With the proper equipment, kids can focus on learning the game, developing leadership abilities, and maturing as individuals. These lessons in teamwork, devotion, and hard effort will benefit students in all aspects of life.

What distinguishes the girls is their resilience and drive. Many people suffer personal obstacles, but volleyball provides a sense of belonging and success. Their tenacity and passion for the sport drive them ahead, and with the correct assistance, they can continue to grow. This effort will help them become empowered not only as athletes, but also as young ladies prepared to face life's obstacles

Mr. Pacheco PS 95 Sheila Mencher 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.

More about Mr. Pacheco

Bronx, NY 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

100 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
augutz style navy/ white jersery • Parkview sports $29.00 20 $580.00
Badger Navy Short • Parkview sports $12.00 16 $192.00
HISFFOG Volleyball Knee Pads for Women, Men, Youth, Girls, Kids, Knee brace for Volleyball Basketball Football Dance Yoga Tennis Running Cycling Workout Climbing Wrestling • Amazon Business $9.65 15 $144.75
sponch navy polo • Parkview sports $44.50 2 $89.00
GoSports Soft Touch Recreational Volleyball,Regulation Size for Indoor or Outdoor Play,Includes Ball Pump (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $59.63 1 $59.63

Materials cost

$1,065.38

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,111.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$196.12

Total project goal

$1,307.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,307.48

2 Donors

-$653.74

Donations toward project cost

-$555.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$98.06

match offer

-$653.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$555.68

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$98.06

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$0.00

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