I connected with Cunningham Children's Home and learned that with a tight budget, their music therapy program did not have funding for needed instruments. This donation is being used to purchase several djembes (drums) for their music therapy program.
Read MoreCatalyst Ministries/ Catalyst Farms is a residential property serving as a specialized supportive services homes for survivors of trafficking, addiction, and prostitution. Twice Upon A String funded a grant for Art Therapy sessions, art supplies, and a stereo for the women to listen to music.
Read MoreIn January of 2016, I partnered with Developing Melodies to bring music therapy to The Baby Fold Residential Treatment Center. The Baby Fold provides a positive living environment and specialized mental health and trauma treatment for children. Creative therapies are highly beneficial as they help the children connect, gain a sense of control and empower them to address the challenges in their treatment.
Read MoreTwice Upon a String teamed up with Music is the Medicine to buy 8 iPod Touches to donate to St. Jude Midwest for kids to listen to music and take their minds off treatment. Mark Cortesi (co-founder of Music is the Medicine) and I visited St. Jude to deliver our donation. π We received this positive six-month update β¦
Read MoreI contacted Music is the Medicine looking for someone they knew would benefit from a guitar, and they helped me connect with Molly. I knew this was a perfect fit when I heard her story. π Check out this video of Molly speaking on stage!
Read MoreFor our first donation, Twice Upon a String funded the instrument rentals for the McLean County Autism Society's summer music therapy camp, where 50 children attended. It was wonderful to know this contribution made a positive impact in the community for children and their families.
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