This fall, Maria Sanchez Elementary School is stretching every dollar. With a reduced budget, the school has continued to make the most of its indoor spaces for play — and now it’s time to replace and refresh the well-loved equipment: jump ropes, balls, hula hoops, and more.
We’re organizing a community drive to stock their play closet. Every contribution helps students move, play, and learn.
How to Donate
Drive ends on November 14, 2025.
Option 1: Shop the Full Amazon Wish List
You can browse the complete list and purchase directly through Amazon. While the site may offer the option to ship to the school, please choose to have your items shipped to yourself and drop them off at SINA instead.
This way, we can track all the donations made collectively and share the total impact with Maria Sanchez School.
👉 Full Wish List: Maria Sanchez Elementary School: School Culture and Climate Amazon Wish List
Option 2: Pick from the Play-Items Chart Below
We’ve pulled out the items designed specifically for the play area. Click an item to view it on Amazon, purchase it, and then bring it to SINA for drop-off.
Alternatively, you can donate similar items you find elsewhere — as long as they fit the same general type (for example, jump ropes, balls, or hula hoops).
Play Items Chart
Tip: “Qty needed” reflects the quantity listed by the school. If it’s blank, any amount helps.
| Item | Qty Needed | Link |
| Toss and Catch Paddle Ball Set | 40 paddles, 20 balls | See an example (currently unavailable — feel free to find a similar item) |
| Bean Bag Toss | 24 bean bags | View on Amazon |
| Ring Toss Game | 12 sets | View on Amazon |
| 4 Square Utility Balls | 6 balls | View on Amazon |
| Skip Ball (Ankle skippers) | 30 skippers | View on Amazon |
| Jump Ropes | 18 | View on Amazon |
| Hopscotch Ring Game | View on Amazon | |
| Soft Skin Foam Dodgeballs (6 inch) | 18 balls | View on Amazon |
| Kickballs (8.5 inch) | 36 balls | View on Amazon |
| Mini Basketballs (7 inch size 3) | 12 balls | View on Amazon |
| Kids Basketball Hoop Portable | View on Amazon | |
| Tennis Balls | 54 balls | View on Amazon |
| Hula Hoops | 36 hoops | View on Amazon |
| Soccer Balls (size 3/4/5) | 24 balls | View on Amazon |
| 7 inch Soccer Cones | 24 cones | View on Amazon |
| Sidewalk Chalk | View on Amazon | |
| Multipurpose Mesh Bags | 42 bags | View on Amazon |
| Large Capacity Mesh Ball Bags | 42 bags | View on Amazon |
| Storage Bins with Lids | 4 pack | View on Amazon |
| Storage Bin Rolling Sports Ball Cart | View on Amazon |
Drop-Off Location
SINA Office – 207 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Please drop off donations by November 14, 2025.
Questions?
Contact Linda Torres at lvalentin@sinainc.org or call 860-493-1618.
Thank you for helping Maria Sanchez School bring more movement and joy into every school day!