FAQs
I have an instrument I’d like to donate to PTM. How do I do that?
Please call us at 805-815-4999 to coordinate pick up or drop off. We will provide you with a receipt for tax purposes.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, your donation is 100% tax deductible. We will provide you with documentation that you can use to submit for tax purposes. Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme is a 5031c3 non-profit
How do I know that my instrument will get into the hands of a child in need, or my financial contribution used appropriately?
Peace Thru Music takes pride in the service we provide to the children in our schools and community. You can rest assured knowing that we will find an appreciative child for a donated instrument. Likewise, funding will be applied to the most appropriate need. If you have a specific location you would like our donation to go to, we will accommodate that request.
My child’s school does not have a music program. How can I get PTM in her school?
Please contact us at 805-815-4999 so we can find out more information about your child’s school. We will be able to let you know if that is already a school we are working with, or if it’s one we intend to support.
How can I volunteer my time to the PTM program?
Please send Tiffany Lopez an email at tlopez@bgcop.org so we may contact you to follow up. Thank you for volunteering - we couldn’t do what we do without you!
I am a college student and I would like to offer my time as a music instructor for the PTM program. How can I do that?
Please contact Tiffany Lopez at tlopez@bgcop.org or 805-815-4999. We have many exciting opportunities for anyone wanting to become a music instructor with Peace Thru Music. Thank you for volunteering!
I know of a great venue for a PTM program event. How do I get you to place an event there?
We are always looking for new venues! Please contact us to let us know about anywhere you think may be suitable for us to place a large or small event.
I am a business owner who would like to sponsor the PTM program. How do I do that? What are my benefits to my company?
Thank you for your interest! There are many sponsorship opportunities with Peace Thru Music. Depending on the type of sponsorship you elect, we will be happy to promote your business in many ways. Anything you donate to Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme is tax deductible to you as we are a nonprofit organization.
We would love to discuss this with you further so please give Meggan McCarthy a call at 805-815-4999 or email us at mmccarthy@bgcop.org.
What type of instruments do you give to kids?
Any type! Depending on the age and desire of the child it can be anything - shakers, recorders, trumpet, trombone, drum, keyboard, guitar, violin, banjo – you name it…we support the playing of it!
What type of music do you focus on?
We do not focus on any one type of music. We believe that all music is worth hearing and playing. Just as Peace Thru Music serves many different cultures, we recognize that each culture has it’s own sound and style of music. Classical, Rock and Roll, R&B, Jazz, Soul, Blue Grass – we support all genres to suit all individuals.