Music for Life

Thank you for all you’ve made possible for so many at-promise youth this school year. Your compassion allowed us to provide them with the support and resources they needed to reach their potential. Throughout the DMV, over 800 middle and high school age youth benefitted from our After-School Guitar, Band & Orchestra, and STEAM Guitar Programs; thousands more in Title I elementary schools and schools for youth with disabilities benefited from our Ukulele Program.

Planning for the next school year has begun. There are two opportunities coming soon for you to renew your support; make the next school year even better with more schools and at-promise youth receiving the support and resources they so desperately need.

Now through May 15th is United Way’s annual Do More 24, the DMV's largest annual online fundraiser wherein the community pools it’s resources to create the greatest impact. As in past years we have a one-for-one match for the first $15,000 received so your contribution will be doubled. You can donate through our website, the DoMore24 website, or by sending a check to Music for Life, PO Box 1141, Springfield VA 22151.

June 15th is the annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival. This year celebrates women in the blues. Check out their website for details on the time and performer lineup. We’ll be there with our information booth as well as selling t-shirts and raffle tickets for a guitar. The event is free and there are activities for the whole family. Stop by our booth to say hello and learn more about all the good you make possible.

Our 2023 Do More 24 Campaign concludes at midnight today. The first $15,000 in donations will be matched dollar for dollar. Thanks to all who’ve donated so far, we've reached 75% of our goal! Your support can get us to the finish line.

You can support us on the Do More 24 website (www.domore24.org/musicforlife), by going to our website (www.musicforlife.org) and clicking the “Donate Now” button in the top right corner, or by sending a check to Music for Life, PO Box 1141, Springfield VA 22151. Remember, we get $2 for every $1 you donate!

Thank you for your support of music education and compassion for those in need.

Skip Chaples, President