Hungry for Music is a

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located in

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, that works to support

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and cultural enrichment, and acquires and provides

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Accessed September 15, 2011. and became a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity organization in 1994. To date, the nonprofit has distributed thousands of free musical instruments to underprivileged children, groups and schools.

Support

The organization acquires income, in part, through the sale of compact discs the organization produces. Campbell has also had success in acquiring major artists for the compilation compact discs, including licensed songs from performers such as Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and others. Other sources of income include conducting raffles, membership sales and concerts.

Federal grants

Hungry for Music was granted a Resources and Equipment grant from the

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in 2011.

Donors

Hungry for music is supported by many notable donors, including

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, BMI, Violins Etc., Strathmore, Austin Grill,

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fraternity, Mark's Kitchen, Rockport, and National Chamber Ensemble, among others. Hungry for Music was showcased by BMI and Hard Rock Cafe in February 2011. Accessed September 15, 2011.

References

External links

*{{Official website, 1=http://hungryformusic.org
Hungry For Music Facebook ProfileHungry For Music Twitter Profile
Children's charities based in the United States