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 17 years in 2022!
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 90 minute - 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 strive to bring the publics' s attention to smaller charitable organizations and non-profits within their local communities. All performers generously donate their talents and time, venue sites often donate their spaces, or request 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
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you are interested in being a volunteer at the event, please Email Allison with Volunteer at Event in the subject. Thank you!
“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 90 minute - 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 strive to bring the publics' s attention to smaller charitable organizations and non-profits within their local communities. All performers generously donate their talents and time, venue sites often donate their spaces, or request 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
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you are interested in being a volunteer at the event, please Email Allison with Volunteer at Event in the subject. Thank you!
SAVE THE DATE:
2022 Charity "Gratitude for Grandparents"
17th "Thanks & Giving" Family Concert Fundraiser
Saturday, November 19 @ 4:30 - 6 pm
Geared for ages 2 - 10 ~ All Welcome
Live music, arts & crafts, face-painting, food & refreshments....and more!
2022 Charity "Gratitude for Grandparents"
17th "Thanks & Giving" Family Concert Fundraiser
Saturday, November 19 @ 4:30 - 6 pm
Geared for ages 2 - 10 ~ All Welcome
Live music, arts & crafts, face-painting, food & refreshments....and more!
Raising money to support G4G Families and their Winter Holiday Gift Program
ABOUT
Gratitude for Grandparents Provide:
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- G4G advocates on behalf of grandparents. Together we are stronger.
- G4G brings commonality to what can be a stressful time in grandparents', as well as their grandchildren's, lives.
- G4G brings the children together in a fun setting to help them learn that they are not alone.
- G4G helps with the struggles of navigating the programs available for kinship families.
- G4G relieves some financial struggles kinship families may endure.
Mission Statement: Working to uplift kinship* and grandfamilies* by providing emotional support, advocating for better legislation and by providing a resource for their immediate needs. *Kinship and grandfamilies are families raising minor family members due to many circumstances, including the opioid epidemic, mental health, death, and illness.
How You Can Help
Gratitude 4 Grandparents wants to spread our message of hope and compassion. We believe that a single action can make a difference in the community, and that collective action can greatly impact the world. Through advocacy and outreach activities, our team works tirelessly each day to contribute their part to the greater good.
If you are a grandparent or other kinship caregiver who would like to connect with G4G and receive some support....
Contact: Founder & Director Rhea Kelsall
Website: www.gratitude4grandparents.com
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 657-444-7263
List of Past Beneficiaries
Concert Fundraisers have been for:
2021: No Hungry Kid - www.nohungrykid.org - 2021 ~ ONLINE EVENT DUE TO COVID CONDITIONS!
According to the latest estimates, as many as 13 million children in the United States live in "food insecure" homes. The number of children living with hunger had fallen steadily over the past decade, but the coronavirus pandemic dealt a terrible blow. 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. Learn More
2020: FCSCD & DIFAN Food Emergency Program https://www.facebook.com/delco.pa.food
Family & Community Service of Delaware County www.fcdc.org FCSCD seeks to build stronger communities through healthy, empowered individuals and families in collaboration with DIFAN, a network of currently 10 Food Centers throughout Delaware County and 7 Outreach Centers supporting children and families suffering from food scarcity during Covid 19 Pandemic.
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:
2021: No Hungry Kid - www.nohungrykid.org - 2021 ~ ONLINE EVENT DUE TO COVID CONDITIONS!
According to the latest estimates, as many as 13 million children in the United States live in "food insecure" homes. The number of children living with hunger had fallen steadily over the past decade, but the coronavirus pandemic dealt a terrible blow. 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. Learn More
2020: FCSCD & DIFAN Food Emergency Program https://www.facebook.com/delco.pa.food
Family & Community Service of Delaware County www.fcdc.org FCSCD seeks to build stronger communities through healthy, empowered individuals and families in collaboration with DIFAN, a network of currently 10 Food Centers throughout Delaware County and 7 Outreach Centers supporting children and families suffering from food scarcity during Covid 19 Pandemic.
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.