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Mr. Thomas from Washington, DC is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Harmonizing Hearts: Equipment For Student Performances

Help me give my students microphone stands to enhance their musical performances and build self-confidence.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Thomas's classroom raised $304

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are warriors that rise to overcome every obstacle and challenge that may be thrown at them. As their new music teacher, I want to ensure that I am a champion for them to help meet their musical dreams.

Every student deserves the opportunity to shine on stage, whether they're singing a solo, reciting a poem or delivering a powerful speech.

However, without proper equipment, their performances may lack the clarity and impact they deserve. With microphone stands, our students will have the support they need to project their voices confidently, ensuring their performances resonate with authenticity and passion. By eliminating technical barriers, we empower our students to focus on honing their craft and connecting with their audience on a deeper level.

Mr. Thomas Friendship Public Charter School - Ideal Academy Grades 3-5

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

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

HBCU Alum 250 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DR Pro Quick Release Round Base Microphone Stand Black • Woodwind and Brasswind $59.99 2 $119.98
Musician's Gear Tripod Microphone Stand With Telescoping Boom Black 2-Pack • Woodwind and Brasswind $64.99 1 $64.99
Proline Wireless Microphone Clip Black • Woodwind and Brasswind $8.99 3 $26.97

Materials cost

$211.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$257.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.50

Total project goal

$303.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $303.34

4 Donors

-$229.70

Donations toward project cost

-$202.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.95

match offer

-$64.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$55.09

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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