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Mr. Jones from Salinas, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Home Run Dreams!

Help me give my students a durable, high-quality bat to help our players excel and build confidence on the field.

  • $687 goal

This project expired on May 5, 2025.

This project expired on May 5, 2025.

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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 Project

Our softball team is made up of talented, hardworking students who bring their best effort to every practice and game. They embody determination, teamwork, and a strong sense of school spirit that inspires everyone around them. By providing a durable, high-quality softball bat, we can help them improve their technique, build confidence, and strengthen their collaboration on the field.

This project aims to give our players the tools they need to succeed, not just in sports but in life.

Through softball, they learn valuable lessons in perseverance, goal-setting, and leadership that carry over into the classroom and beyond. What makes our students special is their enthusiasm, resilience, and ability to come together as a team, always supporting and uplifting one another. With your support, they’ll continue to grow and achieve great things!

Mr. Jones Monte Bella Elementary School 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.

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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

35 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Easton | Ghost Unlimited Fastpitch Softball Bat | -10 | 33" • Amazon Business $499.99 1 $499.99

Materials cost

$499.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$583.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.92

Total project goal

$686.16

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