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Mrs. Cusa from Brooklyn, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Bring Groove Back to UAI

Help me give my students their groove back with a new wireless speaker!

  • $1,170 goal

This project expired on May 8, 2025.

This project expired on May 8, 2025.

My Project

At UAI, we strive to create an environment that inspires joy, connection, and celebration among our students and staff. As we work hard to cultivate a vibrant, supportive community, we need the perfect tool to help us celebrate our successes, recharge, and have fun together.

We’re asking for your support to purchase an amazing wireless speaker that will serve as the heart of our school gatherings, celebrations, and events.

This isn’t just about music; it’s about creating moments of joy and connection that uplift our students, staff, and families.

At UAI, many of our amazing students find refuge at school. School is not just a place to learn, but also a place for a hot meal, a safe haven and a place to recharge, experience joy and celebrate our successes (no matter how small or large).

Whether it’s recognizing students’ achievements, hosting school dances, or celebrating milestones, this speaker will amplify our school spirit and create meaningful memories

The impact of a welcoming, fun and joyful environment is tenfold. Students who enjoy school and feel seen and celebrated are more likely to come everyday and reap the academic and social emotional benefits of great attendance. Joy is a critical part of learning and growth.

With your generosity, we can bring high-quality sound to our school events, making every celebration, assembly, and community gathering more vibrant and meaningful. This speaker will serve as a reminder to our students that school is not just about hard work, but also about celebrating successes, building connections, and having fun together.

Your contribution will help us bring the groove back to UAI! Thank you for being part of our mission to inspire and empower young women.

Mrs. Cusa Urban Assembly Institute - M&S for Young Women 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

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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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

470 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
JBL PartyBox 1000 - High Power Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker,Black • Amazon Business $949.95 1 $949.95

Materials cost

$949.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$994.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$175.45

Total project goal

$1,169.65

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