Guitars for Vets
On this day on December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor was attacked. That had us thinking about our military and then our military veterans. So today's donation (another suggestion from our friend Ellie) is for our military veterans (and as a bonus relates to music!).
Guitars for Vets is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of ailing and injured
military veterans by providing them with guitars and music instruction.
Through self-expression and the healing power of music, it is our intent
to restore the feelings of joy and purpose that can be lost after
suffering trauma.
Guitars for Vets provides free private lessons and a new acoustic guitar
to military veterans at VA medical and community-based Vet centers. All
veterans are referred to us by the VA medical team in order to
integrate the Guitars for Vets program into their treatment regimen. The
private lessons are taught by volunteer instructors and are then
followed by group sessions that provide a forum for the veterans to talk
and play music with like-minded individuals, many of whom have had the
same experiences, emotions and traumas. The music sessions provide a
communal atmosphere. This has proven to be a catalyst that helps the
Vets continue on their road to recovery and well being.
Upon graduation, each Vet in the program is presented a guitar, gig bag,
strap, tuner, method book and a certificate of completion.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Day 12
Fender Music Foundation
"Did you know that students who study music tend to score higher on standardized test scores, get better grades, and have better attendance records than students who don't study music?"
The Fender Music Foundation believes that music participation is an essential element in the fabric of an enduring society. The organization aims to keep music education alive and available in our nation’s schools and communities. Founded in 2005, this public charity has reached over 150,000 people through its grants of instruments to music education programs. These grant recipients, which give more people the opportunity to make music, include school music classrooms, community based organizations and music therapy programs.
"Did you know that students who study music tend to score higher on standardized test scores, get better grades, and have better attendance records than students who don't study music?"
The Fender Music Foundation believes that music participation is an essential element in the fabric of an enduring society. The organization aims to keep music education alive and available in our nation’s schools and communities. Founded in 2005, this public charity has reached over 150,000 people through its grants of instruments to music education programs. These grant recipients, which give more people the opportunity to make music, include school music classrooms, community based organizations and music therapy programs.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Day 11
Jazz'd 4 Life
Today's donation is made in memory of Dave Brubeck who passed away today, 1 day before his 92nd birthday. So we found it fitting to honor his life and achievements in jazz by making a donation to Jazz'd 4 Life.
Jazz'd 4 Life is a non-profit organization dedicated to building opportunities for young people around the world. Our International focus supports schools, orphanages, medical clinics, camps, food and clean water programs. Our Domestic initiatives support a variety of programs that strengthen our Urban American youth. We do this through entertainment events that promote productive relationships, connecting the artists, the audience, and, most importantly, the cause.
Their next entertainment event just so happens to be tomorrow with an all-star concert for Dave Brubeck's 92nd Birthday Bash.
And a special thanks to our friend Ellie for suggesting this charity!
Today's donation is made in memory of Dave Brubeck who passed away today, 1 day before his 92nd birthday. So we found it fitting to honor his life and achievements in jazz by making a donation to Jazz'd 4 Life.
Jazz'd 4 Life is a non-profit organization dedicated to building opportunities for young people around the world. Our International focus supports schools, orphanages, medical clinics, camps, food and clean water programs. Our Domestic initiatives support a variety of programs that strengthen our Urban American youth. We do this through entertainment events that promote productive relationships, connecting the artists, the audience, and, most importantly, the cause.
Their next entertainment event just so happens to be tomorrow with an all-star concert for Dave Brubeck's 92nd Birthday Bash.
And a special thanks to our friend Ellie for suggesting this charity!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Day 10
Lighthouse International
For more than 106 years, Lighthouse International has led the charge in the fight against vision loss through prevention, treatment and empowerment.
Lighthouse International also has the The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School that is "dedicated to helping people pursue their interest in, and study of, music while overcoming the challenges posed by vision loss."
This Saturday is their Sixth Annual Music School Performathon.
For more than 106 years, Lighthouse International has led the charge in the fight against vision loss through prevention, treatment and empowerment.
Lighthouse International also has the The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School that is "dedicated to helping people pursue their interest in, and study of, music while overcoming the challenges posed by vision loss."
This Saturday is their Sixth Annual Music School Performathon.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Day 9
Boys & Girls Aid
Our friends at Art ala Carte were recently looking for someone to sponsor 10 at risk youth from Boys & Girls Aid for a tie dying workshop and stocking decorating. Boys & Girls Aid is an organization in Oregon that "finds children permanent homes through adoption and provides temporary safe places to stay through shelters and foster homes."
So for day 9 of our 37 days of giving we are not only choosing to highlight and make a direct donation to Boys & Girls Aid, but we are also sponsoring 10 at risk youth to attend an Art ala Carte workshop :-)
Our friends at Art ala Carte were recently looking for someone to sponsor 10 at risk youth from Boys & Girls Aid for a tie dying workshop and stocking decorating. Boys & Girls Aid is an organization in Oregon that "finds children permanent homes through adoption and provides temporary safe places to stay through shelters and foster homes."
So for day 9 of our 37 days of giving we are not only choosing to highlight and make a direct donation to Boys & Girls Aid, but we are also sponsoring 10 at risk youth to attend an Art ala Carte workshop :-)
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Day 8
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Today's donation is made in honor of our friend Laura who suggested St. Jude. St. Jude "is the largest childhood cancer research center in the world in terms of the number of patients enrolled and successfully treated on research protocols."
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay.
Today's donation is made in honor of our friend Laura who suggested St. Jude. St. Jude "is the largest childhood cancer research center in the world in terms of the number of patients enrolled and successfully treated on research protocols."
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Day 7
Sphinx
Our friend Ellie sent us a link to an organization that transforms lives through the power of diversity in the arts. It was founded by a violinist "to help overcome the cultural stereotype of classical music, and to encourage the participation of Blacks and Latinos in the field."
You should check out the impact they have made. What an amazing story!
Our friend Ellie sent us a link to an organization that transforms lives through the power of diversity in the arts. It was founded by a violinist "to help overcome the cultural stereotype of classical music, and to encourage the participation of Blacks and Latinos in the field."
You should check out the impact they have made. What an amazing story!
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