Bring Back Our Musical!

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Verified Non-Profit

The Description

Prior to the merger of Abigail Vare and George Washington Schools, George Washington was known for putting on amazing musical performances; lighting, elaborate costumes, choreographed dance and song routines, the works! 

Sadly, due to lack of adequate funding, the school has gone without a musical for several years. 

We have the teacher, we have the stage, we have our aspiring thespians and now all we need is your support. The funds we raise will go towards purchasing concessions for patrons, costumes for the production, props and stage equipment, lighting and stage equipment, and the cost of the rights to the musical (which is between $200-$300). 

Help us bring back our musical! 

Back Up Plan

If we do not reach our goal the school will reach out to other local community organizations to try to help fundraise.

Fundraiser Updates (3)

Fully Funded

December 15, 2017

A huge heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated! Because of your donations we have fully funded our project in less than three days! THANK YOU! 

Any donations beyond this point will go towards sustaining the musical for future years! Thank you all again so much for bringing back our musical! 

Principal Duberstein

Almost Half Way There!

December 12, 2017

Thank you all so much for your incredible contributions and your kind words of support! We have raised $380 in less than two days! Thank you for rallying around our little neighborhood school! 

First Donation!

December 10, 2017

A huge thank you to Philly Homes and Land for our first donation! Your $50 donation will go a long way in making this musical happen! Thank you! 

Comments (6)

JoAnn Garbin December 12, 2017

Have a great show!

Briana Feinberg December 12, 2017

We love Vare Washington's commitment to the arts! We'll be in the audience.

Lauren December 11, 2017

The Meredith community is going to help you with costumes! Break a leg!

Sara Blumenthal December 10, 2017

Arts in schools are so important, thank you for bringing theater back into your school!
Good Luck!

Mary Kowalski December 10, 2017

Our granddaughter is in Kindergarten and we would love her to have the opportunity in a few years to participate in a musical, if she so desires, or to be in the audience with us.

Willi Stanley December 10, 2017

I hope your drive is successful. A well rounded education is so important for our children!

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About the Creator

Our goal is be the premiere elementary school in the City of Philadelphia. Our teachers are experts in their craft as well as our students. Our staff strive to know each student as an individual - with all of the unique characteristics and needs of each child.

We pride ourselves on creating renaissance students - students that are multifaceted and multi-talented. We understand that we are preparing students for jobs that do not yet exist and, to this end, we immerse our students in everything from Spanish language education to chess and debate teams to a culminating capstone dissertation defense. We want for each student to find what they love and use their talents to be problem solvers.
Our fundamental theory is that the best teachers, build the best students. This core tenet makes our teachers the engines of best practice in the field of education. Our teachers are caring and compassionate and their passion for their practice ignites in each student a hunger for greater understanding.

It is only as a community that we will ever reach our goals and only as one tribe that we will ensure that every student has the best education possible. Please join us in making your neighborhood school a flagship school.

Yours in Service,
Zachary Duberstein

Investments (15)

$25

Jane Horstmann

6 years ago

$20

Anonymous

6 years ago

$750

Anonymous

6 years ago

$20

Briana Feinberg

6 years ago

$25

Nicole Hennessey

6 years ago

$20

Lauren Overton

6 years ago

$25

Barbara Cann

6 years ago

$20

Songbird Music

6 years ago

$100

Anonymous

6 years ago

$5

Sara Blumenthal

6 years ago

$25

Mary Kowalski

6 years ago

$50

Sarah Kowalski

6 years ago

$20

Willi and Daryl Stanley

6 years ago

$20

Anonymous

6 years ago

$50

Philly Homes and Land J. stapleton

6 years ago