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Mr. Rivera from Newark, NJ is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Gymnasium has Burned and We Lost our Equipment

Help me give my students the equipment they need to succeed in physical education.

  • 16 donors
  • $1,682 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

Our school recently experienced a devastating fire that significantly damaged our gymnasium, leaving us without essential sports and fitness equipment crucial for physical education and extracurricular activities. We are seeking your support to rebuild our equipment and provide our students with the tools they need to stay active and healthy. Your donation will directly impact the physical well-being and morale of our school community.

Project details:

The fire that ravaged our gymnasium left us without critical equipment such as basketballs, soccer balls, volley balls, soccer nets, & pinnies. These items are essential for our physical education classes, intramural sports, and after-school activities that promote team work, fitness, and social interaction among our students.

About Our School: Our school serves a diverse community of students who rely on our gymnasium not only for physical education classes but also for extracurricular activities that enhance their overall educational experience. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on our students, teachers, and the entire school community as we recover from this unfortunate incident.

Thank You: Your donation, no matter the size, will make a significant difference in our efforts to rebuild and restore our gymnasium equipment. We appreciate your support and commitment to the well-being and education of our students. Together, we can ensure that our school remains a place where students thrive both academically and physically.

Mr. Rivera
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
EID:0001466::Spalding REACT TF250 Men's Official Basketball, 29-1/2 Inch, Orange • School Specialty $26.92 12 $323.04
EID:0001466::Mikasa VSL215 Competitive Class Volleyball, Size 5, White • School Specialty $24.97 12 $299.64
EID:0001466::FlagHouse Practice Goal, 6 x 8 Feet • School Specialty $149.24 2 $298.48
EID:0001466::Sportime CPT Soccer Balls, Size 5, Set of 6 • School Specialty $136.27 2 $272.54
EID:0001466::Sportime Sport Rapps Pinnies, 31-1/2 to 55 Inch Elastic Waist, Green, Set of 12 • School Specialty $30.59 1 $30.59
EID:0001466::Sportime Sport Rapps Pinnies, 31-1/2 to 55 Inch Elastic Waist, Orange, Set of 12 • School Specialty $30.54 1 $30.54

Materials cost

$1,254.83

Vendor shipping charges

 $125.48

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,429.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$252.20

Total project goal

$1,681.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,681.33

14 Donors

-$1,385.89

Donations toward project cost

-$1,178.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$207.88

match offer

-$295.44

Match offer toward project cost

-$251.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.32

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