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Ms. Tomko from Bronx, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Volleyball Team

Help me give my students the equipment they need to play volleyball this year. We desperately need knee pads for each player and we have no volleyballs to practice/play with this year.

  • $1,268 goal

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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

Please help me get the required equipment needed for my volleyball team to play this year. My volleyball team needs knee pads in order to play in the district league. I teach at a Title 1 middle school, and most of my students do not have the means to buy the knee pads themselves. We also have no volleyballs to practice with and I have 30 players. Please help us succeed this year. We will be using all the equipment for our practices and games each week. Thank you so much!

Ms. Tomko Mott Hall Community School 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.

More about Ms. Tomko

Bronx, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

30 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mikasa VSL215 Competitive Class Volleyball, Size 5, Green/Blue/White - Leather - Middle-High School - Adult - Durability • School Specialty $26.39 15 $395.85
Bodyprox Volleyball Knee Pads for Junior Youth, 1 Pair Unisex (13-18 Years) • Amazon Business $15.91 20 $318.20
Western Star Outdoor Volleyball - Official Size - Soft-Touch Volleyball - Beach Volleyball - Premium and Durable Design - Outdoor Volleyball • Amazon Business $14.95 15 $224.25
Yunsailing 6 Pairs Knee Pads for Women Men, Soft Breathable Volleyball Knee Pads Tactical Knee Pads Knee Protector Workout Knee Pads for Basketball Football Hockey Dance Running (Black, L Size) • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
Volleyball Stickers, 100PCS Motivational Volleyball Water Bottle Stickers, Anywhere You Need Vinyl Waterproof Stickers or Notebook Stickers • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$993.27

Vendor shipping charges

$39.58

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,077.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$190.19

Total project goal

$1,267.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,267.94

7 Donors

-$725.30

Donations toward project cost

-$631.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.04

match offer

-$525.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$446.49

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.79

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.36

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$0.00

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