All Kids Need Music

May has been a busy month! As other children in the orphanages and group homes see our students taking lessons with musical instruments of their own, and they the positive change taking place, other orphans want the same opportunity! In Arizona, we are now partnering with the Children First Leadership Academy (formerly Thomas J. Pappas School for the Homeless). Together, we will provide a three week summer camp for homeless, at risk, and orphaned children that includes both academics and musical instruction. What a wonderful opportunity to help these precious children! Continue reading this month's Newsletter here: http://ow.ly/tNXd50EZzXD

I am so happy to report to you the difference that compassionate people like you are making in orphans’ lives! I hope you enjoy the spotlight on “T” in the Changed Children section. We are so proud of “T”, and excited that her story of progress is going to be shared in a TV interview! We believe it will encourage others to help the vulnerable orphans we serve receive the healing they need, as well as help find forever families for these children who desperately want a home. Since our last newsletter, I am happy to report that we are now providing music lessons for FIFTEEN orphaned U.S. children because of generous corporate and individual sponsors. As word spreads among the children, our waiting list for sponsors grows. Please continue reading our Newsletter here: http://ow.ly/P9MQ50EJjF9

All Kids Need Music, a music non profit, is changing foster children’s lives through the transformative power of therapeutic music lessons. Watch the recent KOLD News 13 television interview about All Kids Need Music connecting children in foster care with music teachers trained in trauma. Music teacher Karen Shaffstall can already see her student progressing from just one month of lessons. “She grasps everything I say to her,” Shaffstall said. “She’s on the edge of her seat listening.” The music teachers are helping students develop musical skills and a meaningful bond. Continue reading here: http://ow.ly/Uo5w50EFF98