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Our Impact
12 schools supported: $48,000+ raised
Gale Community Academy
Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston
May 18th, 2025
Raised Amount: $3,000
Thanks to our generous supporters, Musicians for Hope held another successful concert on May 18th, raising over $3,000! With these funds—along with additional in-kind donations—we had the joy of delivering a variety of musical instruments to Gale Community Academy on June 6th, including two keyboards, 16 guitars, a drum set, and a bass amplifier. These instruments will help ensure that students have access to the tools they need to explore their own musical paths.
During our visit, our musicians gave live performances, showcasing a range of musical styles and instruments to spark curiosity and excitement among the students. We also hosted an engaging Q&A session, where students from 1st through 8th grade asked thoughtful questions about our musical journeys, how much we practice, and our favorite pieces to perform. Their curiosity and enthusiasm were truly inspiring.
This visit was a powerful reminder of how music can connect, uplift, and empower young minds. We’re honored to play a part in fostering hope and creativity through music.
Thank you, Gale Elementary, for welcoming us into your school and your hearts.
Henry Lloyd Elementary School of
Chicago, IL
Congregation Sukkat Shalom, Wilmette
May 5th, 2024
Raised Amount: $4,250
From our recent May 5th fundraising concert at Congregation in Evanston, we are thrilled to announce that with the generous support of the congregants and the community, we were able to raise over $4,000 and counting! Your contributions have made a significant impact in supporting the Henry Lloyd Elementary School music program. With your help, their music director, Frank Lucas, is able to purchase new instruments, keyboards, and teaching materials for his students. We are deeply grateful for everyone who joined us and for their generous support. Please check out the video of the concert, and know that it’s not too late to donate! If you would like to contribute, please visit our donation page.
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WFMT Bach to School Partnership
98.7 FM Radio
1:00pm-3:00pm, April 5th, 2024
Raised Amount: $9,600
Musicians For Hope partnered with WFMT’s Bach to School program to help fundraise for underfunded school music programs during their Spring Membership Drive. This special drive aired on WFMT 98.7 FM radio on April 5th, from 1pm to 3pm, rallying support for schools in the Chicagoland area through a matching challenge. Previous WFMT performance recordings of Matthew, Jan, and Edie were aired, including Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. The funds will provide new instruments, teaching materials, textbooks, and strings for these elementary and middle schools. Thank
you to all the donors who helped make this drive a success! With the matching challenge, we were able to raise $9600 to impact the music programs of the following eight schools!
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Barry Elementary School (Belmont Gardens, IL)
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James Shields Middle School (Brighton, IL)
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Jacob Beidler Elementary School (East Garfield, IL)
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Oscar DePriest Elementary School (Austin, IL)
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Jose De Diego Community Academy (Humboldt Park, IL)
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Lovett Elementary School (Austin/Galewood, IL)
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Acero Schools (Brighton Park, IL)
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Ruggles STEAM Elementary School (Chatham, IL)
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John Lewis Middle School of Waukegan, IL
Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston
February 2nd, 2024
Raised Amount: $14,000
From our recent February 2nd fundraising concert at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston, we are thrilled to announce that with the incredible support of our generous donors and supporters like you, we have successfully met our fundraising goal, and raised a little over $10,000!
William Harris Lee sponsored the concert, providing an additional $4,000 worth of instruments. Your contributions have made a significant impact in supporting the John Lewis Middle School music program. With your help, they’re able to purchase a new keyboard, strings needed for their string instruments, percussion kits, reeds for wind instruments, and much more. Your contributions have made a tangible difference and we cannot thank you enough for believing in our cause. Stay tuned for more updates on how your contributions are transforming lives and communities. Together, we can continue to make a lasting impact and create meaningful change.
