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Guitars in the Classroom

Org #6576
Vetted since 2011
1998
year founded
$151,398
raised on GlobalGiving
14
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:

Summer Music and Arts for All Learners is Here!

By Jess Baron | Executive Director

Happy Summer Learning, GITC Friends! We're so blessed to share the latest development in our work bringing musical learning to students of all abilities. Never have we had an opportunity to work with... Read the full report ›

Support Young Children's Well-Being Through Music

By Jess Baron | Executive Director

Friends, I apologize for the delay in sending you wonderful donors an update on this project. Recent draconian cuts to federal funding for education, and for social services that have previously... Read the full report ›

Guitars Awarded at Madison High School!

By Jessica Baron | Executive Director

Happy Spring, Dear Supporter, Thank you for making our work serving youth with meaningful music instruction after school possible. Your generosity helped the students who completed their first 10... Read the full report ›
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