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Guitars in the Classroom

Org #6576
Vetted since 2011 Top Ranked Effective Nonprofit
1998
year founded
$156,927
raised on GlobalGiving
15
years fundraising
16
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Since 1998, Guitars in the Classroom (GITC) has been inspiring, training and equipping classroom teachers to integrate music making across the academic curriculum through "song-based instruction" so students of all ages have educational, musical access & opportunity at school every day. Our work prepares educators to lead music, employing it as a dynamic tool for reaching all learners, teaching all subjects, and building character, creativity and community.Programs & materials are free.

Project Leaders
Jessica Baron
Jessica Baron
Gail Wingfield
Gail Wingfield
Team
Jessica Baron, Debi Cavataio, Gail Wingfield
Organization Information
1286 University Ave #389
San Diego, CA 92103
United States
619-840-1010
Organization Information
1286 University Ave #389
San Diego, CA 92103
United States
619-840-1010

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Positive Reports from Anaheim Elementary Schools!

By Jessica Baron | Executive Director

Dear Friend, If you've been keeping up with our reports, you may know that we have been training music educators in the Anaheim Elementary schools in teaching inclusively for a little over a year.... Read the full report ›

Music for Young Children Spreads to Los Angeles!

By Jessica Anne Baron | Executive Director

Hello, Dear Music Supporters! We're very excited to share that our work is about to launch in Los Angeles County, and we need your help to make it happen! Child development teachers and caregivers of... Read the full report ›

Young Children Are Singing & Strumming Thanks to You!

By Jess Baron | Executive Director

Dear Donor, Thank you for your support of our work bringing music to early childhood education, Head Start programs, and daycare centers by training the caregivers and teachers to sing, play, and lead... Read the full report ›
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