Support My Club

Supporting students on their path to graduation by engaging communities to fulfill the needs of school clubs and teams.

Critical aspects of learning occur outside of the classroom and involvement in clubs and sports can prove to be crucial to student behavior, grades, social relationships and most importantly, graduation. Unfortunately, many Arizona students do not have the resources they need to be successfully equipped or to participate.

Support My Club (SMC) believes that ALL students should have the opportunity to pursue their interests and talents. SMC is a comprehensive free online platform that allows school clubs and teams to request their needs - items that directly assist students in achieving their goals in academics, activities, arts, and athletics. Community members then visit the site, select an item(s) that aligns with their interests and giving abilities. Upon checkout, donors receive a 100% tax-deductible donation receipt and the item(s) are delivered directly to the school.

Not only does SMC provide a convenient and focused way for community members to directly support education, but it encourages the development of community engagement in students. After providing a thank you note to the donor, clubs/teams volunteer one hour of service for every $100 of value received, becoming philanthropists themselves. 

Testimonials

Dr. Chad Gestson (Phoenix Union Superintendent) said:
"Without our partnership with Support My Club, many of our arts, athletics, and activities would be under-resourced and, ultimately, many of our students would miss out on valuable and often life-changing opportunities."

Steve Stingle (SMC Community Donor) said:
"I believe continuous learning is key to life. Support My Club gives donors like me the opportunity to connect with the needs of clubs and teams, allowing more students to participate and learn. Selecting and donating allows me to understand the impact of my donation. I'm proud to be contributing to the growth of our community."

Trevor Browne Girls Soccer (rec'd sports drinks and a soccer ball) said:
"We would like to thank you for being very generous and donating to the TGB girls soccer team. As part of our community service we donated three turkeys for families for Thanksgiving. We also had a fundraiser to buy toys for sick children during the holidays and we will be feeding the homeless on December 26 at Saint Vincent De Paul. Thank you once again for supporting our program."

Western School of Science & Technology (received footballs) said:
"Thank you for all the donations. It made our season a success."

Central Spiritline (received sponsorship dollars for cheer camp) said:
"Dear Donor, Thank you so very much for your generous donation to our Spiritline team. The team members will greatly appreciate this gift, and will use it towards their camp fees this summer. The donation that you gave doesn't just help the team members to learn new stunting and choreography. It helps them to gain invaluable leadership skills that will remain with them for years to come. We appreciate your donation and your commitment."

Natalie Neer Hart (North High School Club Sponsor) said:
"Partnering with Support My Club is crucial to maintaining programs like Peer Leadership on campus by providing necessary supplies. Our club allows students to feel connected to their community while boosting attendance and academic performance."