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Mr. Duenas from Philadelphia, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Prepare Students for College Athletics in Middle School!

Help me give my students more volleyball training accessories and strength equipment to help build a strong team!

  • $507 goal

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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

My students are a diverse community of learners ranging from non-English speakers to native English speakers. A large majority of my students come from the China-town borough of Philadelphia, and for some, this is their first time in the United States learning! Those who aren't from China-town, are from the surrounding South Philadelphia area, and we also have a couple of homeless shelters in our catchment, which students often live at as well. My students get to learn in an inclusive and welcoming environment with a great parent support group.

My Project

Strength training is so important as is skill development. I have put together a comprehensive training program that will help students start strength training (safely) at a younger age and help give them a razor-sharp edge on all future competition.

Our goal for every 7th and 8th-grade volleyball player is to increase their vertical jump by at least two inches.

We are using a combination of squats, deadlifts, and plyometrics in a safe, progressive manner that will help these girls WALK onto a high school team. Other volleyball accessories will help my 6th graders develop the fundamental skills necessary to compete at a high level.

Mr. Duenas Gen George A McCall School Grades 6-8

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Philadelphia, PA 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
UBOWAY Barbell Rack Squat Stand Adjustable Bench Press Rack 550LBS Max Load Multi-Function Weight Lifting Home Gym Fitness • Amazon Business $109.99 2 $219.98
Puredrop Volleyball Training Equipment Aid Great Trainer for Solo Practice of Serving Tosses and arm Swings Returns The Ball After Every Swing Adjustable Cord and Waist Length fits Any Volleyball • Amazon Business $18.99 3 $56.97
TopFan Volleyball Spike Training System: Great Trainer to Improve Your Wicked-Fast Arm Speed and Spiking Power (Black) • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Volleyball Training Aid - Great for Kids Volleyball Setting - 2 Straps (Black) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Greententljs Barbell Clamps 2 Inch Olympic Quick Release Locking 2" Barbell Bar Clips - Weight Plate Clamp for Weightlifting Strength Training Fitness Gym Equipment (1 Pair Set, Pink) • Amazon Business $10.99 3 $32.97

Materials cost

$394.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.02

Total project goal

$506.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $506.81

1 Donor

-$168.94

Donations toward project cost

-$143.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.34

match offer

-$337.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$287.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.68

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 $0.00

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