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Mr. Smith from Columbus, OH is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Project Amplify: Help Us Raise the Volume!

Help me give my students a new PA system. This'll dramatically improve sound quality for performances giving our students the tools they need to shine on stage. With your support, we can amplify their voices—literally and figuratively.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Smith's classroom raised $478

This project is fully funded

My Project

Getting a new PA system will dramatically improve the sound quality of our performances and community events—but it’s so much more than that. It’s an opportunity to give every student the chance to be heard, whether they’re delivering a monologue, singing a solo, or working the soundboard behind the scenes.

This project isn’t just about speakers and microphones.

It’s about creating opportunity. A professional sound system will allow me to teach students who may not want to be on stage how to run sound—giving them hands-on experience with real equipment and opening the door to new passions and career paths.

The overarching goal of this campaign is simple:

To amplify the incredible voices, talents, and hard work of our students.

This year was my first year teaching—and the first real year of theatre at our school. Before I arrived, there wasn’t much of a program at all. But together, my students and I built something special. We staged two full productions: a winter play and a Musical Showcase. And we did it all with just one Bluetooth speaker and two handheld mics.

These students embraced every challenge with creativity, courage, and joy. They’ve created a true ensemble—supporting, encouraging, and lifting each other up every step of the way. I couldn’t be prouder of what they’ve accomplished.

Now, I want to give them the tools they deserve.

With your support, we can make sure every voice is heard—loud and clear.

Let’s turn up the volume on student talent, and help our theatre program take its next big step.

Donate today to Project Amplify—and be part of something unforgettable.

Mr. Smith Columbus Arts & Technology Academy Grades 9-12

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.

Columbus, OH View local requests

More than a third 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gemini ES-210MXBLU-ST Portable PA System • Music & Arts $369.95 1 $369.95

Materials cost

$369.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$405.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.56

Total project goal

$477.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$477.06

6 Donors

-$447.65

Donations toward project cost

-$384.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.40

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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