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Mr. Patterson from South Gate, CA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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These Students Are Feeling the Beat, Help Support Us!

Help me give my students an opportunity to continue to grow as young musicians.

  • $762 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Our school community is a thriving group of students, teachers, families, and neighbors centered on student well being and success. Our students are talented, hard working, and deserving of support. We are fortunate to still have a music program in these challenging times for elementary school budgets, but we could still use your support to help us provide instruments.

These xylophones and recorders will be the next step, as our students develop.

Playing in instrumental ensembles will help them learn to set goals, practice independently, and work together as an ensemble to make beautiful music.

Mr. Patterson Aspire Firestone Academy Grades 3-5

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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South Gate, CA 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

350 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MINIARTIS Glockenspiel Xylophone | 25 Note Colorful Metal Keys Xylophone for Kids | Percussion Musical Instrument | Includes Music Songbook with 20 Songs, Yellow Carry Case • Amazon Business $35.97 8 $287.76
Lyons Soprano Recorder Value Bundle 100-Pack Ivory • Music & Arts $269.95 1 $269.95

Materials cost

$557.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $51.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$647.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.20

Total project goal

$761.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $761.31

3 Donors

-$755.42

Donations toward project cost

-$647.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$108.31

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.89

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 $0.00

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