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Coach Spencer from Houston, TX is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rebuilding The Roots of a Track Program that Disappeared!

Help me give my students these resources for our track program, that has absolutely nothing to use to coach!

  • $354 goal

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My Project

The project that we are putting together holds a special place due to the importance of our track program to this community! We are short on absolutely all resources in our sports programs, and our hoping that we can find help. The tents, coolers, and water bottles will allow our extremely low poverty students to feel like they have what more fortunate students are receiving.

Our students come from some of the lowest income areas in our city, and providing these resources give our students a vital escape from daily hardships!

Hopefully with the communities help we can provide our students with the opportunities for this escape. The critical impact that sports has on inner city children's growth is huge, and we must give all a fighting chance!

Coach Spencer Key Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Houston, TX 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

900 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Impact Canopy 10' x 10' Canopy Tent Gazebo with Dressed Legs, White • Amazon Business $59.00 2 $118.00
Sunnyray 16 Pcs Aluminum Water Bottle Bulk Multicolor Reusable Sports Bottle with Snap Lids Multipack Vacuum Water Flask for Travel Camping, Picnics, Gym, Hiking, Cycling, Fishing (20 Oz) • Amazon Business $51.99 1 $51.99
Igloo 5 Gallon Portable Sports Cooler Water Beverage Dispenser with Flat Seat Lid, Bright Orange • Amazon Business $24.98 2 $49.96
Coleman Chiller Series 60qt Wheeled Insulated Portable Cooler, Ice Retention Hard Cooler with Heavy Duty Wheels and Handle • Amazon Business $46.94 1 $46.94

Materials cost

$266.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$300.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.10

Total project goal

$353.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $353.99

1 Donor

-$177.00

Donations toward project cost

-$150.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.55

match offer

-$176.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$150.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.55

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 $0.00

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