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Ms. Otto from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Prepared for Practice

Help me give my students the practice gear they need for a great cross country season!

  • $1,031 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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 Project

This project will directly benefit the forty plus students who show up twice a week ready to work hard. Our cross country team is filled with dedicated, eager students who are ready to give it their all at our meets this year.

The materials in this project will help them look and feel prepared to give it their all at practice.

Many of our students come ready to practice, but do not have the proper gear. They end up running in shoes that do not support their feet and their uniforms that are not comfortable for exercising.

Ms. Otto Tarkington School of Excellence 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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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

40 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Reebok Boys' Active Joggers - 2 Pack Fleece Athletic Sweatpants (Size: 8-20), Size 10-12, Riffle Green/BlackCationic • Amazon Business $29.99 3 $89.97
Reebok Boys' Active Joggers - 2 Pack Fleece Athletic Sweatpants (Size: 8-20), Size 14-16, Riffle Green/BlackCationic • Amazon Business $29.95 3 $89.85
Dannto Men Women Running Shoes Walking Sport Sneakers Lightweight Breathable Athletic Tennis Sport Gym Fashion On Cloud (Black,37,Men 5 /Women 6) • Amazon Business $26.99 3 $80.97
Dannto Men Women Running Shoes Walking Sport Sneakers Lightweight Breathable Athletic Tennis Sport Gym Fashion On Cloud (Yellow,36,Men 4 /Women 5.5) • Amazon Business $26.99 3 $80.97
Dannto Men Women Running Shoes Walking Sport Sneakers Lightweight Breathable Athletic Tennis Sport Gym Fashion On Cloud (Purple,37,Men 5 /Women 6) • Amazon Business $26.99 3 $80.97
Under Armour Men's Grade School Essential CS Running Shoe, White (101)/White, 4 • Amazon Business $23.46 3 $70.38
Bulk Water Bottles for Kids - (Pack of 12) 18 oz - 7.5 Inch BPA-Free Plastic Squeeze Sports Bottles with Pop-Up Tops & Handles for Summer, School, Sport Teams, Student Gifts or Birthday Party Favors • Amazon Business $22.09 3 $66.27
ToBeInStyle Girl’s Pack of 6 Fun Print Seamless Training Bras Top Wire-Free Non-Padded - Heathered - M • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95
ToBeInStyle Girl’s Pack of 6 Fun Print Seamless Training Bras Top Wire-Free Non-Padded - Heathered - L • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95
Real Essentials 3 Pack: Womens Lounge Jogger Joggers Pant Women Teen Loungewear Yoga Womens Pants Active Athletic Track Female Running Workout Casual Ladies Sweatpants Pockets Sweats - Set 8, S • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Real Essentials 3 Pack: Womens Lounge Jogger Joggers Pant Women Teen Loungewear Yoga Womens Pants Active Athletic Track Female Running Workout Casual Ladies Sweatpants Pockets Sweats - Set 3, M • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Real Essentials 3 Pack: Womens Lounge Jogger Joggers Pant Women Teen Loungewear Yoga Womens Pants Active Athletic Track Female Running Workout Casual Ladies Sweatpants Pockets Sweats - Set 5, M • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Real Essentials 3 Pack: Womens Lounge Jogger Joggers Pant Women Teen Loungewear Yoga Womens Pants Active Athletic Track Female Running Workout Casual Ladies Sweatpants Pockets Sweats - Set 3, S • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
ToBeInStyle Girl’s Pack of 6 Fun Print Training Bras Top Wire-Free Non-Padded - Classic Marled Assortment - Large • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Dannto Men Women Running Shoes Walking Sport Sneakers Lightweight Breathable Athletic Tennis Sport Gym Fashion On Cloud (Black,36,Men 4 /Women 5.5) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99

Materials cost

$833.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$875.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$154.53

Total project goal

$1,030.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,030.21

1 Donor

-$515.10

Donations toward project cost

-$437.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.26

match offer

-$515.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$437.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.27

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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