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Mr. Jacob from Aurora, CO is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Practice for Students

Help me give my students a ball machine to help teach pickle ball

  • $1,226 goal

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My Project

I are seeking donations to purchase a pickleball practice machine for my individual sport class. This innovative equipment will provide students with consistent, high-quality practice opportunities, enhancing their skills and confidence on the court. By investing in this machine, I can support students of all skill levels, encouraging teamwork, fitness, and a lifelong love of sports. Your generous contributions will directly impact our students' development and overall well-being. Together, it can elevate my individual sports class and create a vibrant community of active learners. Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in our youth!

Mr. Jacob Overland High School Grades 9-12

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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Aurora, CO View local requests

More than half 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

200 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Slinger Pickleball Slam Pack • Pitch Machine Pros $899.00 1 $899.00

Materials cost

$899.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $99.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,041.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$183.79

Total project goal

$1,225.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,225.27

1 Donor

-$520.74

Donations toward project cost

-$520.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$612.64

Match offer toward project cost

-$520.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.90

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$91.90

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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