National Alliance for Music in Vulnerable Communities

Join us on April 11th at 8:00 p.m. EST as we learn and share virtually about "Using Music to Build Community". This virtual hour will be informative and interactive.

New connections... useful information... meaningful impact!

Register today at: www.namvc.org/events

Happy 9th Birthday Dallas Street Choir!

2014-2023 Music, Interviews, & Photo Retrospective Dallas Street ChoirFounded October 2014DallasStreetChoir.org

This week we lost one of our founding members of the alliance.

Marge Nykaza was a trailblazer of the movement and a bright indelible light in our midst. She was a champion for thousands of people. She cared for them with her beaming smile, infectious energy and zest, and hope filled melodies. She helped people to heal.

For decades, Marge brought music to shelters in Chicago and for over 20 years she founded and led Harmony, Hope & Healing an organization that transforms lives through the power of music.

Marge said, “Live your life with love in your heart and in all you do, and all will be well.”

We will pick up the mantle and continue to do this much needed labor of love in your memory! It was an honor to know you, Marge.

With love and gratitude,

The National Alliance for Music in Vulnerable Communities

*Marge is pictured on the first row on the left in the orange sweater at the first National Alliance for Music in Vulnerable Communities gathering in Dallas, TX.

Photo credit: Jonathan Palant

NAMVC April 2023 Newsletter -

NAMVC April 2023 Newsletter Check out this months newsletter and join us as we celebrate the great work happening around the country by our members and friends

Each month we will be highlighting the work of one of our member organizations. This month we will check out all that's going on with the fantastic DALLAS STREET CHOIR

www.dallasstreetchoir.com

JOIN US IN JUST A LITTLE WHILE!!!

We are meeting today at 5pm EST for our first quarterly networking event on zoom.

Our topic this quarter is Leadership; our presenters are Marge Nykaza from Harmony, Hope & Healing in Chicago and Kate Richards Geller from Urban Voices Project in L.A.

Our networking sessions are open to everyone, and everyone is welcomed with open arms.

National Alliance for Music in Vulnerable Communities supporting music organizations working in vulnerable communities through networking, education and advocacy.

Online Networking Event TODAY!!!

NAMVC Online Networking Event - TODAY! Join us online today at 5pm for our first online networking event of 2023.

Congratulations to our family at Harmony, Hope & Healing on 20 fantastic years of using the power of music to help the people of Chicago, IL.

We are proud of you all and so happy to count you as part of our number. Thank you for all that you do in our community, especially the leadership and spirit you bring to NAMVC.

Learn more about https://www.harmonyhopeandhealing.org

Join us NEXT SUNDAY for our first quarterly networking event of the year!

We are meeting on SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023 at 5pm EST

Make sure you register to attend by visiting our website https://www.namvc.org/events

Our topic this quarter is Leadership; our presenters are Marge Nykaza from Harmony, Hope & Healing in Chicago and Kate Richards Geller from Urban Voices Project in L.A.

Our networking sessions are open to everyone, and everyone is welcomed with open arms.

REGISTER HERE!!
https://www.namvc.org/events

☘️Did you know... NAMVC has an Irish cousin?☘️

Meet the The High Hopes Choir in Dublin, Ireland.
Pictured below is our president, Dónal from The Atlanta Homeward Choir who was lucky to meet and work with the HHC during an educational exchange in Ireland in 2018. Everyone sang their hearts out together and had a great time. We can't wait to welcome them on this side of the Atlantic someday. We wish them and all of you a very happy St. Patricks Days today!

Learn more about this wonderful group and the fantastic work they do!

The High Hopes Choir