Annual Children's Holiday Benefit Event
About “Thanks & Giving”– WOS’ Annual Charity Event
KIDS HELPING KIDS IN NEED
It is love that awakens the spirit of 'thanks & giving’ and it is with this awareness WOS celebrates life and joy through music, as well as the power and beauty of the arts to lift us up at any moment, whatever our circumstances, while also connecting us to each other within the greater family of our neighborhoods, communities… and world.
- Allison DeSalvo, Founder and Artistic Director of World of Song
Love is the only reality.
-Cheryl Stoll, Star Wisdom Teaching, Artistic Director, Artist Healer
Celebrating 16 years in 2021!
World of Song is committed to giving back to the community and teaching young children the importance of ‘helping others’. It continues to be a very meaningful experience producing and performing in this yearly concert for charity, during the holiday season, since dedicating the first one to the “Victims of 911 Families” back in December of 2001.
“Thank & Giving”, the ‘World of Song Children's Holiday Benefit Concert’ (WOSCHBC) takes place annually in late November or early December. WOSCHBC promotes the concept of “Kids Helping Kids In Need”. Parents, grandparents, caregivers with their children attend the 1 1/2 - 2-hour event where they enjoy a joyful musical program that includes lots of audience participation, storytelling, arts & craft time refreshments, and sharing with others. Funds are raised through an admission fee for the performance and through other sale items and/or raffles at the event.
Each charity selected is dedicated to serving the needs of children, and their families, in various ways: crisis support, educational and artistic opportunities, housing, therapeutic and social services, research on illness or disease, treatment and so much more. The concerts also bring the publics' s attention to smaller charitable organizations and non-profits within their local communities. All performers generously donate their talents and time, and venue sites donate their spaces, or require a nominal rental fee, and kindly offer PR support to this cause, for which I am deeply grateful. All proceeds from the concert go to the sponsored organization to help achieve their mission and support their goals.
I sincerely thank all the families who have attended this concert/event or donated to our online fundraisers (due to covid) over these last 16 years and hope and trust we can build upon this foundation in the future! ~ Love and Light, Allison
“Thank & Giving”, the ‘World of Song Children's Holiday Benefit Concert’ (WOSCHBC) takes place annually in late November or early December. WOSCHBC promotes the concept of “Kids Helping Kids In Need”. Parents, grandparents, caregivers with their children attend the 1 1/2 - 2-hour event where they enjoy a joyful musical program that includes lots of audience participation, storytelling, arts & craft time refreshments, and sharing with others. Funds are raised through an admission fee for the performance and through other sale items and/or raffles at the event.
Each charity selected is dedicated to serving the needs of children, and their families, in various ways: crisis support, educational and artistic opportunities, housing, therapeutic and social services, research on illness or disease, treatment and so much more. The concerts also bring the publics' s attention to smaller charitable organizations and non-profits within their local communities. All performers generously donate their talents and time, and venue sites donate their spaces, or require a nominal rental fee, and kindly offer PR support to this cause, for which I am deeply grateful. All proceeds from the concert go to the sponsored organization to help achieve their mission and support their goals.
I sincerely thank all the families who have attended this concert/event or donated to our online fundraisers (due to covid) over these last 16 years and hope and trust we can build upon this foundation in the future! ~ Love and Light, Allison
THIS YEAR DUE TO COVID CONDITIONS!
2021 ~ NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 25
ONLINE FUNDRAISER for NO KID HUNGRY
30 Days of Gratefulness
CLICK LINK TO DONATE: “Thanks & Giving” Facebook Online Campaign
Join me in turning a $1 donation into 10 meals or more for kids and sharing the message of thankfulness! This time of year, I would be performing live at my annual WOS holiday benefit concert “Thanks & Giving” and raising money for a non-profit serving children and families. Due to covid I am raising money online instead for this national organization, NO KID HUNGRY. And on #GivingTuesday Nov. 30, Meta will match $8 million in qualifying donations. No Kid Hungry works to ensure that every child in the United States has access to healthy food where they live, where they learn and where they play. Give $10 and help connect a kid in need with 100 meals.
GIVING BACK: I'll be giving a free download for donations here - CLICK LINK TO DONATE at the “Thanks & Giving” Facebook Online Campaign OR I'll match 100% of the sales for my intergenerational, crossover song “Grateful In Love” for $.99 cents on Amazon to No Kid Hungry! This uplifting sing-along song about all the things we are thankful for is a important concept to explore with our children during the season, and also a fun accompaniment to family time as we celebrate the holidays!
BUY GRATEFUL IN LOVE SONG: https://www.amazon.com/Grateful-In-Love/dp/B09CLGBL1G/
MORE INFORMATION: https://www.nokidhungry.org
Thank you for your support!
2021 ~ NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 25
ONLINE FUNDRAISER for NO KID HUNGRY
30 Days of Gratefulness
CLICK LINK TO DONATE: “Thanks & Giving” Facebook Online Campaign
Join me in turning a $1 donation into 10 meals or more for kids and sharing the message of thankfulness! This time of year, I would be performing live at my annual WOS holiday benefit concert “Thanks & Giving” and raising money for a non-profit serving children and families. Due to covid I am raising money online instead for this national organization, NO KID HUNGRY. And on #GivingTuesday Nov. 30, Meta will match $8 million in qualifying donations. No Kid Hungry works to ensure that every child in the United States has access to healthy food where they live, where they learn and where they play. Give $10 and help connect a kid in need with 100 meals.
GIVING BACK: I'll be giving a free download for donations here - CLICK LINK TO DONATE at the “Thanks & Giving” Facebook Online Campaign OR I'll match 100% of the sales for my intergenerational, crossover song “Grateful In Love” for $.99 cents on Amazon to No Kid Hungry! This uplifting sing-along song about all the things we are thankful for is a important concept to explore with our children during the season, and also a fun accompaniment to family time as we celebrate the holidays!
BUY GRATEFUL IN LOVE SONG: https://www.amazon.com/Grateful-In-Love/dp/B09CLGBL1G/
MORE INFORMATION: https://www.nokidhungry.org
Thank you for your support!
ABOUT THE WORK OF NO KID HUNGRY
2021 Beneficiary
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According to the latest estimates, as many as 13 million children in the United States live in "food insecure" homes. That phrase may sound mild, but it means that those households don't have enough food for every family member to lead a healthy life.
The number of children living with hunger had fallen steadily over the past decade, but the coronavirus pandemic dealt a terrible blow to our progress as a nation - one that No Kid Hungry and other organizations will work to reverse during the long recovery ahead. Learn More |
2020 - ABOUT FCSCD & DIFAN Food Emergency Program
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Help Us Support Children and Families suffering from food scarcity in our local communities
more so now due to Covid19
through the FCSCD & DIFAN Partnership
Delaware County Interfaith Food Assistance Network
Nourishment for the body and well-being ~ Fighting hunger. Feeding hope. Nourishing communities.
more so now due to Covid19
through the FCSCD & DIFAN Partnership
Delaware County Interfaith Food Assistance Network
Nourishment for the body and well-being ~ Fighting hunger. Feeding hope. Nourishing communities.
MISSION
Family & Community Service of Delaware County (FCSDC) is a private, nonprofit, multi-service organization. Our mission is to build stronger communities through healthy, empowered individuals and families. The present FCSDC evolved from the consolidation of five family service organizations in Delaware County between 1940 and 1946. The oldest of the five consolidating organizations began operations in March 1913, therefore FCSDC has a history of over 100 years of continuous service to the residents of Delaware County. Currently, FCSDC offers services from offices in Media, Springfield, and Chester as well as other community sites.
FCSDC's important case management and emergency food programs, information, resources & support are available to low-income individuals and families in Delaware County in collaboration with DIFAN's role in fighting against hunger.
https://www.facebook.com/delco.pa.food
Contact FCSCD
Administration Office in Media
610-566-7540
info@fcsd.org
www.fcsd.org
DIFAN is a network of Food Centers throughout Delaware County in Southeastern Pennsylvania serving the western Philadelphia suburbs. DIFAM is currently made up of 10 Food Centers and 7 Outreach Centers. Both are overseen by Family and Community Service and rely on volunteer efforts. Food Centers recieve food from both the State and Federal Governments and are each assigned to a specific region within Delaware County.
Contact Gloria Maples
610.566.7540 x407
gmaples@fcsdc.org
Family & Community Service of Delaware County (FCSDC) is a private, nonprofit, multi-service organization. Our mission is to build stronger communities through healthy, empowered individuals and families. The present FCSDC evolved from the consolidation of five family service organizations in Delaware County between 1940 and 1946. The oldest of the five consolidating organizations began operations in March 1913, therefore FCSDC has a history of over 100 years of continuous service to the residents of Delaware County. Currently, FCSDC offers services from offices in Media, Springfield, and Chester as well as other community sites.
FCSDC's important case management and emergency food programs, information, resources & support are available to low-income individuals and families in Delaware County in collaboration with DIFAN's role in fighting against hunger.
https://www.facebook.com/delco.pa.food
Contact FCSCD
Administration Office in Media
610-566-7540
info@fcsd.org
www.fcsd.org
DIFAN is a network of Food Centers throughout Delaware County in Southeastern Pennsylvania serving the western Philadelphia suburbs. DIFAM is currently made up of 10 Food Centers and 7 Outreach Centers. Both are overseen by Family and Community Service and rely on volunteer efforts. Food Centers recieve food from both the State and Federal Governments and are each assigned to a specific region within Delaware County.
Contact Gloria Maples
610.566.7540 x407
gmaples@fcsdc.org
List of Beneficiaries
Concert Fundraisers have been for:
2019: City Team Chester www.cityteam.org Lives are being transformed with the help of local volunteers and donors meeting the needs of more than 500,000 people that come to CityTeam in need of help each year! It starts with a meal and leads to new lives for the men, women, and children who find food, shelter, and hope within the doors of their local CityTeam.
2018: Due to death in the family there was no concert this year.
2017: The American Red Cross "Hurricane Disaster Relief" Children and Families www.redcross.org
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
2016: The William Trippley Foundation "Camp Encouragement" Program www.campenc.com
Supporting children and youth grieving the loss of a loved one by death, divorce or imprisonment by providing a camp experience that offers emotional support nurturing healing and growth within in a safe, caring community.
2015: Anabelle's Wish www.anabelleswish.org
Helping children and families struggling with lissencephaly and /or other rare neurological conditions.
2014: Center for Autism Research "CAR" www.centerforautismresearch.com or
http://www.research.chop.edu/programs/car/
Collaboration effort between The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania understand the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and develop effective treatments through research with infants through adults.
2013: The NIA Center www.theniacenterofchester.com
Providing underserved children, families and adults in Chester, Pa with artistic, cultural and education opportunities, mentoring, internships of teens, families and support of seniors.
2012: Alumni Supporting Kids “ASK” www.alumnisupportingkids.org
Funding economically disadvantaged children of SWSD enrichment after-school activities and mentoring.
2011: Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Theraputics “FAST” www.cureangelman.org
Supporting research to cure this debilitating genetic disorder that causes fundamental challenges to daily living, developmental delays and seizures.
2010: Domestic Abuse Project “DAP” www.dapdc.org
Seeking prevention of domestic violence while providing services that meet the needs of its victims.
2009: Mother’s Home www.mothershome.org
Providing a safe haven and life skills training and job opportunities for homeless pregnant women.
2008: Rubye’s Kids www.rubyeskids.org
Empowering impoverished children through enrichment experiences that promote values, education, respect for self, others and community.
2007: Art Reach www.art-reach.org
Nonprofit cultural service organization helping underserved audiences to access and experience arts programming especially those with psychological, economic and social challenges.
2006: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org
Striving to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment for all children despite race, religion or a family's ability to pay.
2005: The Red Cross ~“Katrina Victims” Children and Families www.redcross.org
Focuses on preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors to meet people's immediate needs caused by disaster.
2002 - 2004: Life took over; helping my future mother-in-law move from her home of 40+ years into a retirement community, her subsequent diagnosis with Alzhiemers, preparation for my wedding and marriage in the fall ’03, then moving into a new apartment, and... a year later in fall ’04 moving once again permanently from NY to PA to help take care of my mother-in-law and be closer to her. That fall I finally settled into my new life in the suburbs of Philadelphia and began getting to know my community and sharing my work with children.
2001: The Red Cross ~ “911 Children and Families” www.redcross.org
Focuses on preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors to meet people's immediate needs caused by disaster.
Concert Fundraisers have been for:
2019: City Team Chester www.cityteam.org Lives are being transformed with the help of local volunteers and donors meeting the needs of more than 500,000 people that come to CityTeam in need of help each year! It starts with a meal and leads to new lives for the men, women, and children who find food, shelter, and hope within the doors of their local CityTeam.
2018: Due to death in the family there was no concert this year.
2017: The American Red Cross "Hurricane Disaster Relief" Children and Families www.redcross.org
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
2016: The William Trippley Foundation "Camp Encouragement" Program www.campenc.com
Supporting children and youth grieving the loss of a loved one by death, divorce or imprisonment by providing a camp experience that offers emotional support nurturing healing and growth within in a safe, caring community.
2015: Anabelle's Wish www.anabelleswish.org
Helping children and families struggling with lissencephaly and /or other rare neurological conditions.
2014: Center for Autism Research "CAR" www.centerforautismresearch.com or
http://www.research.chop.edu/programs/car/
Collaboration effort between The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania understand the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and develop effective treatments through research with infants through adults.
2013: The NIA Center www.theniacenterofchester.com
Providing underserved children, families and adults in Chester, Pa with artistic, cultural and education opportunities, mentoring, internships of teens, families and support of seniors.
2012: Alumni Supporting Kids “ASK” www.alumnisupportingkids.org
Funding economically disadvantaged children of SWSD enrichment after-school activities and mentoring.
2011: Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Theraputics “FAST” www.cureangelman.org
Supporting research to cure this debilitating genetic disorder that causes fundamental challenges to daily living, developmental delays and seizures.
2010: Domestic Abuse Project “DAP” www.dapdc.org
Seeking prevention of domestic violence while providing services that meet the needs of its victims.
2009: Mother’s Home www.mothershome.org
Providing a safe haven and life skills training and job opportunities for homeless pregnant women.
2008: Rubye’s Kids www.rubyeskids.org
Empowering impoverished children through enrichment experiences that promote values, education, respect for self, others and community.
2007: Art Reach www.art-reach.org
Nonprofit cultural service organization helping underserved audiences to access and experience arts programming especially those with psychological, economic and social challenges.
2006: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org
Striving to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment for all children despite race, religion or a family's ability to pay.
2005: The Red Cross ~“Katrina Victims” Children and Families www.redcross.org
Focuses on preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors to meet people's immediate needs caused by disaster.
2002 - 2004: Life took over; helping my future mother-in-law move from her home of 40+ years into a retirement community, her subsequent diagnosis with Alzhiemers, preparation for my wedding and marriage in the fall ’03, then moving into a new apartment, and... a year later in fall ’04 moving once again permanently from NY to PA to help take care of my mother-in-law and be closer to her. That fall I finally settled into my new life in the suburbs of Philadelphia and began getting to know my community and sharing my work with children.
2001: The Red Cross ~ “911 Children and Families” www.redcross.org
Focuses on preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors to meet people's immediate needs caused by disaster.