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Mr. Williams from Chicago, IL is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Longer Cables Needed for Speakers!

My students need longer speaker cables for our stage.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Williams's classroom raised $175

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

Do you remember performing in assemblies in front of the school? Imagine doing so without an adequate P.A. System.

Presently, I teach elementary/middle school music (4-8) at a high needs public school in Illinois.

Due to budget cuts, the school is unable to fund a music program for the school. Music, being an interdisciplinary subject, encompasses all subjects students encounter during their education. The students at this school are very enthusiastic about music and should have a top-notch music program. This can only be possible with your help!

My Project

I am requesting speaker cables for our school auditorium for school performances. With additions to our P.A. system, we are now in need of longer speaker cables to reduce feedback. Our kids work really hard to put on top-notch performances. Without an adequate sound system, their hard work cannot be appreciated in the school auditorium. Having a sound system at the school will allow the students a chance to perform in musical productions, concerts, assemblies, and plays. They will also receive the satisfaction that they are being heard. Music is very entertaining and allows for freedom of expression. My students deserve the opportunity to express themselves through music and the arts.

Music is the universal language and provides an experience that will allow the students to appreciate the creative process and develop a commitment to excellence.

Your donations will help the students to experience performing music at a greater level.

Mr. Williams Eugene Field Elementary 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

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL 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

HBCU Alum 400 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Speaker Cable • Woodwind and Brasswind $89.99 1 $89.99
Speaker Cable • Woodwind and Brasswind $26.99 1 $26.99

Materials cost

$116.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$148.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.25

Total project goal

$174.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$174.98

1 Donor

-$174.98

Donations toward project cost

-$148.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

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$0.00

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