Hoover High School's Last Club Meeting Little Ukes for Small Hands in Need Fund Musical Resilience for At-Risk Youth! Every kind of learner engages through music!

Guitars in the Classroom

Org #6576
Vetted since 2011 Top Ranked Effective Nonprofit
1998
year founded
$149,510
raised on GlobalGiving
13
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:

Two-Time Grammy Winner Plays for the Hoover HS Guitar Club!

By Jess Baron | Executive Director

We wish you a happy Thanksgiving, right around the corner, and will share a very special story in this report. But before we do, please know that the after-school Guitar Clubs in San Diego and Guitar... Read the full report ›

How Do Exceptional Students Receive They Education They Need?

By Jess Baron | Executive Director

Happy almost-autumn, Friends, So much is going on in our work with adaptive music this school year, so we want to give you thanks, and a quick update.   When students have needs for supportive... Read the full report ›

Sparking New Programs This Month!

By Jess Baron | Executive Director

Dear Friends, We're excited to share that this month, we've connected with special teachers who feel ready to create homegrown GITC programs within their own communities in Oregon, Michigan, Maryland,... Read the full report ›
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