Past projects 2
Keys to Success
Funded Oct 30, 2024Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our music program! With your help, my students now have fully functional piano keyboards, power adapters, and key labels that make learning music more accessible and engaging.
Before your support, some of our older keyboards had stopped working, and students often had to share, making it difficult to practice independently. Some power adapters had also failed, forcing students to take turns using a single instrument. Now, thanks to you, every student has their own working keyboard, allowing them to focus on developing their skills without interruption.
Their reactions when the new pianos arrived were incredible. It has been a long time since I've seen students treat the pianos with such care and attention—they were so excited and appreciative that they've even been making sure to carefully wrap up and cradle the power adapters after each use! Seeing their respect and enthusiasm for these instruments has been truly inspiring.
I am always humbled by the generosity of fellow humans, and this project has been a powerful reminder of that kindness. If I could run another project like this in the future, I absolutely would. There will inevitably be another round of pianos that need to be replaced, and keeping power adapters in working order is a constant struggle. Your support has given us a much-needed boost, and I hope to continue building on this foundation for years to come.
Thank you for making a real difference in our students' musical journey!”
With gratitude,
Mr. Gore
Notable Nibbles
Funded Sep 26, 2023Thank you again for your generous donations toward this project. We are very grateful for your kind generosity. The result has had a tremendous impact on my students. Through your donations, we were able to provide students with some healthy and delicious snacks this year. They were able to use those snacks while we travelled and during our band-related functions this year. The food and beverages purchased with your donations not only filled students with nutritious and delicious food, but it fueled them to enjoy the situation more. They were more alert and had an overall better experience each time the snacks were available to them.
When the products first arrived, we had an "un-boxing" event in the classroom and the students were thrilled and elated each time a new box came in the mail. They seemed to have just as much fun opening the boxes and revealing the snacks as they did actually eating them!
As I teach in an underserved, low-income school district, I will continue to look for ways to provide such experiences for my students. When students bellies are full and satisfied, they learn better and have more enjoyable and memorable experiences. From the bottom of our hearts, once again, thank you!”
With gratitude,
Mr. Gore
This classroom project was brought to life by Bezos Family Foundation and 5 other donors.