It's actually surprising how well off we are here. Jazz bands are filled with kids who own Fender, G&L and even NS EUB's!One of our local music stores (Blues Angel Music) has started a non-profit foundation to help the music programs in the schools. I've donated a bit of cash/equipment. They are stand up people. There are some real pockets of poverty here, especially in the minority communities. But surely there must be some needy schools SOMEWHERE in your part of the world? Nice gesture OP!