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Help Us Play Softball!

My students need softballs to practice, lineup cards, and scorebook for games.

$325 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

Our students come from one the of the highest poverty communities west of the Mississsippi. They are incredibly poor, but still want to achieve great things. Many have never played an organized sport before, so softball is their first experience on a team. It's hard to do fundraisers at school, because there are few community resources that we all share, including spare dollars and change.

Last year, our softball team went to the playoffs, even though many girls didn't own gloves or cleats.

They had the best record in recent memory and we want to continue their success this year.

My Project

Many of our students have never played organized sports before they come to our school. They live in a community that doesn't have many youth organizations and, often, they have to work to help support their families. Joining the softball team requires a lot of bravery and playing against other teams can build character. We love to watch the players grow as students and athletes as they participate in the team.

However, most girls cannot afford the basics: balls and lineup cards.

Without these supplies, they cannot practice or play. Our school does not have a large athletics budget and usually families are struggling to make ends meet. Without our help, many girls would not play.

Mr. Gellman

Grades 9-12

Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory

Los Angeles, 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 18 students.

3 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

DICK'S Sporting Goods Bucket of 12'' Softballs - Dozen - ONE COLOR - One Size • DICK'S Sporting Goods $59.99 3 $179.97

DICK'S Sporting Goods Baseball/Softball Line Up Cards - ONE COLOR - One Size • DICK'S Sporting Goods $5.99 2 $11.98

DICK'S Sporting Goods Baseball/Softball Scorebook - ONE COLOR - One Size • DICK'S Sporting Goods $5.99 2 $11.98

Materials cost			$203.93
Vendor shipping charges			$20.39
Sales tax			$18.66
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.06
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$276.04
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$48.71
Total project goal			$324.75
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$324.75
2 Donors			-$162.37
Donations toward project cost			-$138.02
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$24.35
match offer			-$162.38
Match offer toward project cost			-$138.02
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$24.36
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Help Us Play Softball!

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.

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