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. 🌟 We received this positive six-month update …
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. 🌟 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.
Read MoreExcited by the surprise of strings being donated by Rev of The Lil Smokies! 🙌 I’ll make sure to put these to good use! Thank you! 🙏 #ArtOrLandfill#upcycle
Read MoreApril 22, 2019: These tree-hugger tree of life pendants are made with strings played by Todd Snider. The sterling silver figure I add to these special pieces are a slow process of dipping the figure into hot water, so I can manipulate the arms and legs to hold tight around the tree. I was honored when Todd said he wanted a pendant, and the top piece with Chrysoberyl (also know as Cat’s Eye) gemstones is the piece I made and gave him last week. #upcycle#reuse #ArtOrLandfill #earthdayeveryday
Read MoreTwice Upon A String pendants donated to the 2018 The Positive Legacy Charity Auction at Strings & Sol with strings played by musicians performing at the festival. To learn more about the great work Positive Legacy does, please check out positivelegacy.com.
Read More"In 2011, a beautiful tradition began at Northwest String Summit It all started with Lilli Trippe, a little girl who loved music, dancing, and Yonder Mountain String Band. For most of her short life, Lilli fiercely battled childhood cancer. In July of 2011, just a few days before her 4th birthday, Lilli passed away. Every year on String Summit Sunday, we honor our little friend Lilli." 💗
Read MoreIt’s my pleasure every year to donate original art to the Positive Legacy Charity Auction at Strings & Sol. Each piece is crafted with strings played by musicians performing at the festival. To learn more about the great work Positive Legacy does, please check out positivelegacy.com.
Read MoreI am thrilled to donate this upcycled Yonder Mountain String Band pendant to be auctioned at Northwest String Summit in support of the Lillian Trippe Memorial Shave and in honor of Lilli's love of YMSB. 🌸 Lilli battled childhood cancer and passed away before her 4th birthday. She is honored at String Summit Sunday every year by hosting a head shave while the rest of the crowd gets “Frilli for Lilli” by dressing up in their best Sunday Pink. Fundraising efforts support children battling childhood cancer. *** For more information on this great cause, please check out https://lillitrippe.org/
Read MoreThese are the pieces I donated to the 2016 The Positive Legacy Charity Auction! at Strings & Sol. The Greensky Bluegrass suncatcher in the middle is a first! It has strings played from each of the 5 band members. To learn more about the great work Positive Legacy does, please check out positivelegacy.com.
Read MoreIt was so exciting to learn that these five pieces I donated at Strings & Sol raised $1,110 for The Positive Legacy Charity Auction! To learn more about the great work Positive Legacy does, please check out positivelegacy.com.
Read MoreThis wall hanging was made with upcycled strings from several artists who performed at Shoe Fest 2015. Raffle Tickets were sold during the festival and profits helped fund the iPods for St. Jude donation.
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