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Ms. Powers from Philadelphia, PA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cellos, Violas and Strings- Oh My!

My students need a cello to continue with the wonderful string program at Northwood.

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My Students

Our strings program is growing bigger each year. We have many students on the wait list and we really need instruments.

My students are eager learners in a low income environment.

They have all the drive and motivation in the world but they are unable to afford instruments. Every student no matter what deserves the chance to be successful in their musical endeavors. This project will help the string program for many years to come. We have three cellos that are currently in bad shape (even taped up). Students deserve the chance to play on proper instruments.

My Project

Students will be able to learn the cello and viola starting in the 5th grade. Right now one of our cellos would cost more to fix than a brand new one and one viola currently being used. In order to keep the program growing we desperately need this instrument. Students will take lessons on this cello and will be able to perform with the Northwood orchestra on the instrument.

Recent research has found that music uses both sides of the brain, a fact that makes it valuable in all areas of development.

Music affects the growth of a child’s brain academically, emotionally, physically and spiritually. This project will make all the difference in the world for my students. I have so many eager learners that want to play an instrument but we have none available. This cello will make all the difference.

Ms. Powers Northwood Academy Charter 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

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Student Series Cello Outfit • Woodwind and Brasswind $499.99 1 $499.99

Materials cost

$499.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$537.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.85

Total project goal

$632.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $632.34

10 Donors

-$405.49

Donations toward project cost

-$346.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.25

match offer

-$225.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$191.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.85

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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