{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory","outOfStateSupporters":38.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9026124,"projectId":9301441,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation towards my MacBook Pro in May 2025. This technology has already had a transformative impact on my ability to support students, families, and the larger school community.\r\n\r\nWith this resource, I was able to:\r\n-Design multilingual flyers highlighting critical resources for middle and high school students, focusing on mental and emotional health.\r\n\r\n-Create parent community resource documents for our Back-to-School night, ensuring families had accessible information to support their children's well-being.\r\n\r\n-Develop counseling lessons centered on stress management, self-regulation, and confidence-building—tools that students are already beginning to put into practice in their daily lives.\r\n\r\nThese initiatives would not have been possible without your generosity. Your support not only provided essential technology but also empowered me to deliver meaningful programs that directly impact student mental wellness, resilience, and success.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, their families, and our school community, thank you for believing in this work and helping me to create a stronger, healthier learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746786140328,"projectUrl":"project/tech-for-mental-wellness/9301441/","projectTitle":"Tech for Mental Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9026124_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723010117760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lewis-lwp"},{"teacherId":9348613,"projectId":9197017,"letterContent":"Thank you again for making this project a reality! Because of your generosity both my middle and high school students were able to practice fun and healthy ways to reduce stress from academic pressure. \r\n\r\nEach student wore a huge smile as they played games, won prizes, and learned tips on additional ways to navigate stressors. Both students and teachers expressed joy and appreciation for the space. Student's came running to join in. \r\n\r\nWhile the project was simple it has a lasting impact. Sometimes we forget to slow down and enjoy life's moments especially as we face challenges. Students were able to do just that and learn at the same time. All the while making meaningful memories as the school year comes to a close.","fullyFundedDate":1745496320161,"projectUrl":"project/playing-with-stress-fun-ways-to-reduce/9197017/","projectTitle":"Playing With Stress: Fun Ways to Reduce Academic Pressure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348613"},{"teacherId":2779644,"projectId":9280618,"letterContent":"When we first dreamed up this project, the idea of owning a professional-quality sousaphone felt just out of reach. Instruments like this are rare—and expensive—and we weren't sure if anyone would step forward to help bring this vision to life.\r\n\r\nBut you did.\r\n\r\nThanks to your incredible generosity, our East Oakland students will soon receive an Allora ASP-450 BBb sousaphone, the heartbeat of our student-led corrido band. This one instrument completes our conjunto and allows us to play the music our students grew up hearing—norteño, banda, and corridos that tell stories of family, struggle, and pride.\r\n\r\nWhile we await delivery, our band is already rehearsing with the button accordion, bajo quintos, and guitars generously donated to our modern band program. The excitement is palpable. Students are not only learning new musical skills—they're reconnecting with their heritage and gaining the confidence to share it with the world.\r\n\r\nThis isn't just music class—it's identity, tradition, and joy. Your donation helps our students become musicians, storytellers, and cultural ambassadors, grounded in who they are and where they come from.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us—thank you for making this dream a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1747425484171,"projectUrl":"project/sousaphone-needed-for-culturally-rooted/9280618/","projectTitle":"Sousaphone Needed for Culturally Rooted Corrido Band","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tomás","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2779644_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y330&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725024334612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-tomas"},{"teacherId":2779644,"projectId":9291379,"letterContent":"Impact Letter: Through Our Lens – Empowering Black and Brown Student Storytellers\r\n\r\nWhile the Nikon Z9 was unavailable through DonorsChoose, we were able to fully honor the original intent of our project by replacing it with an equally powerful setup centered around the Sony Alpha A7 camera. This change gave us not only professional-grade quality, but also a more flexible filmmaking and storytelling toolkit for our students.\r\n\r\nWith your generous support, we were able to secure:\r\n\t•\tThe Sony Alpha A7 III camera, a full-frame mirrorless system trusted by filmmakers and creators worldwide\r\n\t•\tTwo excellent lenses—one wide-to-standard zoom and one prime lens—for both cinematic and documentary-style footage\r\n\t•\tTwo shotgun microphone kits for high-quality directional sound recording\r\n\t•\tThree Tascam DR-10L kits, giving students clip-on lavalier mics to use for interviews and oral history projects\r\n\t•\tHigh-speed memory cards and extra batteries to keep recording sessions running smoothly\r\n\t•\tBoom poles and accessories so students can practice real-world audio capture techniques\r\n\r\nThese tools are already making a difference. Our AV Team—made up of Black and Brown youth in Oakland—can now capture powerful stories about their lives, cultures, and communities with greater clarity, professionalism, and pride. Students are learning to shoot interviews, design sound, and direct projects that reflect who they are and what they care about.\r\n\r\nThis project isn't just about gear—it's about voice, representation, and access. Because of your support, students are gaining the confidence and skills to tell their own stories on their own terms. They are reclaiming the narrative and building a future where their perspectives are not just heard—but valued and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in their vision—and in the power of storytelling to change lives.","fullyFundedDate":1747425485229,"projectUrl":"project/through-our-lens-empowering-black-and-b/9291379/","projectTitle":"Through Our Lens: Empowering Black and Brown Student Storytellers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tomás","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2779644_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y330&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725024334612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-tomas"},{"teacherId":2779644,"projectId":9280601,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our young musicians in Deep East Oakland are one giant step closer to realizing their dreams. These guitars—iconic tools of creative expression—are more than just instruments. They are bridges: connecting students to their cultures, to each other, and to the confidence that comes from being seen and supported.\r\n\r\nIn a community where resources are often limited, your gift sends a powerful message: you believe in our students' voices. With the Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster now part of our Modern Band class, students who were once on the sidelines can now plug in, play, and participate fully. They're learning chord progressions for cumbias, writing funk grooves, and jamming after school with the pride of real musicians.\r\n\r\nOne student, a newcomer from Guatemala , recently said, \"When I play, I feel like I love school, this is my favorite class\" That sense of belonging is priceless—and it's because of donors like you.\r\n\r\nThank you for making music, culture, and connection possible. Your generosity is amplifying voices that need to be heard.","fullyFundedDate":1747425484237,"projectUrl":"project/fender-guitars-fueling-student-creativi/9280601/","projectTitle":"Fender Guitars: Fueling Student Creativity and Cultural Pride","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tomás","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2779644_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y330&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725024334612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-tomas"},{"teacherId":2779644,"projectId":9225383,"letterContent":"At our middle and high school in East Oakland, students are not just learning—they're creating. Through our AV and modern band programs, Black and Brown youth are stepping into roles as producers, engineers, and storytellers. They're writing and recording original music, producing podcasts, editing documentaries, and crafting short films that reflect their lived experiences and cultural pride.\r\n\r\nTo elevate this work to a professional standard, we're requesting two powerful tools: the Focusrite Red 16Line Audio Interface and the Avid Dock.\r\n\r\nThe Focusrite Red 16Line is the heart of any professional studio. With near-zero latency and crystal-clear sound quality, it allows students to record multiple microphones and instruments simultaneously. Whether they're tracking vocals, laying down beats, or capturing voiceovers for film, this interface will be the central hub for our student-run production space.\r\n\r\nThe Avid Dock, when paired with our DonorsChoose-funded iPads, puts industry-standard control at students' fingertips. With motorized faders and tactile workflow features, it transforms their audio editing experience—giving them the same tools used in studios around the world.\r\n\r\nThese tools are not about gear—they're about opportunity. Many of our students are English learners or recent immigrants. For them, media production is more than an elective—it's a powerful language, one that transcends barriers and builds confidence. It's also a gateway to real careers in music, film, broadcast, and technology.\r\n\r\nWith your support, our students will:\r\n\t•\tRecord, mix, and produce studio-quality audio\r\n\t•\tCollaborate on multimedia projects with peers\r\n\t•\tGain hands-on experience using professional tools and workflows\r\n\t•\tBuild creative portfolios that open doors to future opportunities\r\n\r\nHelp us turn our classroom into a professional-grade studio—a space where every student, regardless of background, can see themselves as creators, innovators, and leaders.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping their voices be heard.","fullyFundedDate":1747425484205,"projectUrl":"project/professional-audio-interface-with-hands-/9225383/","projectTitle":"Professional Audio Interface with Hands-On Mixing: Student Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tomás","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2779644_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y330&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725024334612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-tomas"},{"teacherId":2779644,"projectId":9312748,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our student filmmakers and storytellers in East Oakland. The professional Nikon lenses you helped fund are already making a powerful impact—not just on the quality of our student productions, but on how our students see themselves and their creative potential.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping students level up their camera work—setting up shots that require just the right lens, angle, and lighting to capture the emotion and meaning behind a scene. With the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm, students are experimenting with dramatic zoom shots for music videos and outdoor shoots. With the 85mm f/1.2 prime lens, they are crafting cinematic close-ups, creating emotionally rich interviews and b-roll that rival professional film quality.\r\n\r\nMore than tools, these lenses are a gateway to storytelling with purpose. Students are now working with intention—considering how depth of field, focus, and framing influence the way their stories are received. They're learning industry-level skills through hands-on exploration and collaboration.\r\n\r\nWorking across both middle and high school campuses, our Black and Brown students are forming production teams that blend AV and Modern Band into something entirely new. They are capturing concerts, directing short films, and producing documentaries that center their voices and lived experiences.\r\n\r\nThis equipment will be used for years to come, and your investment is helping students do more than just learn—it's helping them lead, create, and amplify their voices.","fullyFundedDate":1746519739397,"projectUrl":"project/the-right-lens-for-the-story-expanding/9312748/","projectTitle":"The Right Lens for the Story: Expanding Our Camera Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tomás","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2779644_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y330&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725024334612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-tomas"},{"teacherId":2779644,"projectId":9309251,"letterContent":",\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our student filmmakers and musicians here in East Oakland. The supplies you funded have been arriving over the past few days—and the excitement is real.\r\n\r\nStudents are already out shooting scenes, trying out different locations, and experimenting with the incredible gear you helped provide. The DJI RS3 gimbal has taken their camera work to a whole new level, and the professional lighting kits and tripods are helping them frame their stories with clarity and style.\r\n\r\nBut more importantly, this equipment is fueling something much bigger: confidence, collaboration, and creativity. Our middle and high school students—brilliant, multilingual young people of color—are teaming up as camera operators, lighting designers, directors, musicians, and editors. They're not just learning how to produce media—they're learning how to lead, how to express themselves, and how to lift each other up.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, these students are telling stories that matter to them—through short films, music videos, and digital documentaries that reflect their lives, their cultures, and their futures.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping shape a new generation of creators in East Oakland. Thank you for investing in their vision and their voice.","fullyFundedDate":1746464167781,"projectUrl":"project/lights-cameras-action-expanding-our-s/9309251/","projectTitle":"Lights, Cameras, Action: Expanding Our Student Production Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tomás","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2779644_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y330&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725024334612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-tomas"},{"teacherId":2779644,"projectId":9237291,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our student filmmakers in Deep East Oakland. Because of your generosity, our high school AV team now has access to the professional lenses they need to fully unlock the creative potential of their new Sony FX30 cinema camera.\r\n\r\nThis gift is about more than gear—it's about access, agency, and opportunity.\r\n\r\nOur students—brilliant, multilingual, and deeply rooted in their cultures—are learning the language of visual storytelling. These lenses will allow them to capture the full range of their creativity: wide-angle shots of neighborhood life, intimate interviews, and dynamic scenes that bring their music videos and digital stories into sharp cinematic focus.\r\n\r\nAlready, students are forming production teams, organizing shoots, and planning original projects that reflect their realities and dreams. With each frame, they are challenging stereotypes, reclaiming narratives, and documenting their world with pride and power.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in their brilliance and investing in their voices. You are helping to build a media production program where Black and Brown youth are not just consuming content—they are creating it, leading it, and transforming it.","fullyFundedDate":1745496334052,"projectUrl":"project/pro-lenses-for-deep-east-oakland-filmmak/9237291/","projectTitle":"Pro Lenses for Deep East Oakland Filmmakers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tomás","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2779644_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y330&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725024334612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-tomas"},{"teacherId":2779644,"projectId":9237262,"letterContent":"Our high school students in Deep East Oakland are storytellers at heart—creative, driven, and ready to be heard. Many are emerging musicians, filmmakers, and content creators, eager to explore their identities and communities through a powerful new lens.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we're launching a student-run AV program that brings together our modern band class and digital media team. Together, they're producing original music videos, interviews, and documentaries that reflect the culture, resilience, and brilliance of their lived experiences. These students are stepping up as more than performers—they're directing, filming, editing, and leading entire productions.\r\n\r\nTo do this work at a professional level, you have funded a Sony FX30 digital cinema camera—a powerful 4K filmmaking tool that will become the heart of our AV program. This camera will be used across a wide range of student-led projects, from live music sessions to documentary storytelling and narrative short films. Students will rotate through roles, collaborate across disciplines, and gain hands-on experience with the same gear used in real-world productions.\r\n\r\nThis project is about more than just a camera. It's about equity, opportunity, and recognizing that students in Deep East Oakland deserve the same high-quality tools as any film or arts program in the country. It's about preparing them for creative careers—and giving them the confidence to take the lead.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students. With your partnership, we're not just teaching media—we're building a generation of empowered young creators who are ready to share their vision with the world.","fullyFundedDate":1745496334772,"projectUrl":"project/next-level-filmmaking-in-deep-east-oakla/9237262/","projectTitle":"Next-Level Filmmaking in Deep East Oakland: Our First Pro Camera","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tomás","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2779644_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y330&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725024334612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-tomas"},{"teacherId":2779644,"projectId":9237230,"letterContent":"Our middle school students in Deep East Oakland are bursting with talent, resilience, and untapped creative potential. While many are new to filmmaking, they're already stepping into leadership—eager to learn the art of storytelling through music, media, and digital production. At a time when youth voices from communities like ours are too often left out of the media landscape, these students are ready to take the mic, step behind the camera, and share their vision with the world.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we're building a student-led AV team that collaborates closely with our modern band class to produce original short films, digital story telling, music videos, performance reels, and behind-the-scenes documentaries. Students are taking charge on set, in the editing room, and throughout the creative process—gaining real-world production experience and discovering new ways to express themselves.\r\n\r\nThis Canon EOS R8 camera will be our first professional-grade tool, a vital anchor for the team. It will allow students to capture crisp performance footage, conduct interviews, and bring their stories to life with clarity and precision. The camera will live in our AV lab, but it will also follow our students into classrooms, outdoor shoots, and local events—serving as a vehicle for representation, pride, and creative empowerment.\r\n\r\nIn a community where access to high-quality equipment is not a given, this grant makes a powerful statement: that our students' stories matter. That they deserve the tools to tell them beautifully. And that their vision is worth investing in.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us launch a new generation of East Oakland storytellers.","fullyFundedDate":1745496334236,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-storytellers-professio/9237230/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Storytellers: Professional Camera for Middle School Filmmakers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tomás","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2779644_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y330&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725024334612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-tomas"},{"teacherId":2779644,"projectId":9224959,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking a moment to learn about our vision. At our school in Oakland, students are stepping into the roles of creators, producers, and storytellers—sharing their perspectives through music, video, and digital media.\r\n\r\nOur AV Team Project brings together student musicians with peers passionate about audio engineering, video editing, podcasting, and digital storytelling. It's a collaborative space where students from diverse backgrounds create original, culturally rich media that reflects their lives and communities. They're not just consuming media—they're shaping it.\r\n\r\nTo do this work at a high level, students need access to professional tools. Thanks to a previous grant, we now have a Mac Studio to anchor our production space. But to fully unlock its potential, we need a high-resolution Apple Studio Display. 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