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Mrs. Desmond from Brockton, MA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mending the Music: Essential Repairs for Our Instruments

Help me give my students the gift of free instrument repair by giving teachers the tools needed to perform instrument repairs!

  • This project is not currently eligible for funding.
  • $616 goal

My Project

Music has the power to inspire, connect, and transform students’ lives. However, worn-out and broken instruments can make it difficult for students to fully participate in music-making. Our goal with this project is to use the essential instrument repair kit to keep our students' instruments in top shape, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to learn and play without obstacles.

Many of our students' instruments have seen years of use and are in need of basic repairs to combat normal wear and tear, and minor fixes can make a huge difference in sound quality and playability.

With the right tools and materials, we can extend the life of our instruments and keep the music going for years to come.

Mrs. Desmond Brockton High 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.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brockton, MA 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

500 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Valentino Standard Repair Kit • Amazon Business $243.03 2 $486.06

Materials cost

$486.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$523.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.36

Total project goal

$615.71

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