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Ms. Ramos from Chicago, IL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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8 days left

New Volleyballs

Help me give my students new volleyballs. Our current balls are worn and with new balls, we can enhance practice quality. Upgrading our equipment ensures our team is set up for success.

  • 5 donors
  • $227 still needed

expires Apr 11

  • 5 donors
  • $227 still needed
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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

New volleyballs will dramatically enhance our team’s training and gameplay experience. Over time, worn volleyballs lose their proper weight distribution, grip, and bounce consistency, leading to unpredictable flight paths and making it harder for players to practice precision. With new, high-quality volleyballs, our team can focus on developing accurate passes, consistent serves, and controlled hits, reflecting true game scenarios.

This upgrade will also foster confidence among players, as they’ll no longer have to compensate for equipment inconsistencies.

Furthermore, better-quality balls reduce the risk of injuries, as they are designed for optimal impact absorption, ensuring player safety during intense drills and matches.

Ultimately, the investment in new volleyballs is an investment in our team’s growth, allowing us to maximize practice efficiency, build stronger skills, and elevate our overall performance to achieve our competitive goals.

Ms. Ramos Benito Juarez Community Academy Grades 9-12

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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 directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Chicago, IL 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

30 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Molten Premium Competition L2 Volleyball, NFHS Approved • Amazon Business $35.10 10 $351.00

Materials cost

$351.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$386.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.16

Total project goal

$454.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $454.42

4 Donors

-$175.00

Donations toward project cost

-$151.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.75

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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 $226.48

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