![]() Multiple fundraisers needed to be cancelled, so we are now trying to make up for those losses.ĬommunityAid graciously chose us as a RoundUp partner, and continually offers Hope Springs Farm supporters a chance to donate clothes with a profit being donated back to the program. In addition, annual fundraisers are a large part of our ability to continue programs for Growers. Our programs were shut down several times, leaving Growers without their favorite place, and staff without jobs. The Farm, like many local businesses and nonprofits, struggled during the COVID-19 crisis. For us, this means that from July through September, CommunityAid Harrisburg will be asking customers to round up their purchase at checkout so that their “small change” can make a big impact for our organization. CommunityAid will now be featuring a different nonprofit partner each quarter for the campaign. We have been selected by CommunityAid Harrisburg for their RoundUp campaign. “Would you like to round up your total to support…” has never sounded so important to us here at Hope Springs Farm. You can donate to support our ability to provide Growers these music therapy sessions at our fundraising site. ![]() If you would like more information on music therapy, you can visit WB Music Therapy’s site at the American Music Therapy Association’s site at. ![]() Lastly, we want to wish all of our friends and supporters a very happy holiday We are so thankful for Kristyn and WB Music Therapy for their transformative work with our Growers and the true delight they bring to the Farm. If you attended this year’s Holiday Community Sing, none of this musical joy would surprise you. Surprisingly, the first song suggested was “Blue Christmas.” The Elvis-loving Growers laughed and sang along, and then rejoiced in “Frosty the Snowman.” Kristyn finished by leading “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” as the warm-hearted Growers flashed cheery smiles. They applauded each other as they went and smiled in pure holiday bliss.Įnding the festivities, Kristyn asked the Growers what holiday songs they wanted to sing along to. Then, I experienced a new take on “The 12 Days of Christmas” as Kristyn led the group in “The 12 Instruments of Christmas.” Each Grower was handed an instrument that they would play when it became their turn in the song. To unwrap some holiday spirit, Kristyn played “Run Rudolph Run” and got the Growers moving their bodies to some favorite dance moves. Next, a Grower exclaimed that they had a birthday tomorrow, and the group happily went into the “Happy Birthday” song. They laughed as Kristyn turned their feelings of the day into musical lyrics. Even our non-verbal Growers were able to express their feelings through facial expressions and sign language. Kristyn began by asking each of the Growers how they are doing, through song of course. This Tuesday, I got to sit in and experience the joy that music therapy brings to our Growers. Things only get more jolly when Kristyn Beeman of WB Music Therapy comes to lead our groups in music therapy. In this week before Christmas, all of us at Hope Springs Farm can’t help but hum holiday tunes all day long. ![]()
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