Nashville, TN (December 3, 2024) – In honor of Giving Tuesday, ACM Lifting Lives, the philanthropic partner of the Academy of Country Music, announced the 2024-2025 grant cycle beneficiaries today, including 10 Memory Care-focused organizations funded by Scott and Sandi Borchetta’s generous donation through Music Has Value, including Abe’s Garden Community; Care Dimensions; Higher Octave Healing; Iris Collective; Key Chorale Inc.; Magnolia Memory Care; MultiCare Health Foundation; Music for Seniors; Musicians On Call and West Fall Center for the Arts, along with 10 additional recipient organizations Amped Kids Foundation; Children’s Eye Foundation; Country Music Foundation; Love Learning Music; Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center; Northern Westchester Hospital Association; Perfect Harmony Health; Rock to Recovery; The Angel Band Project and The Texas Supremacy of Music and Arts Conservatory.
Launched in August 2024, this funding cycle and allocation of grants continues ACM Lifting Lives’ long and dedicated history of supporting diverse and dynamically impactful organizations providing music therapy programs, shining a national spotlight on their critical work, and harnessing the healing and rejuvenating power of music. The 2024-2025 recipient organizations announced today work with disadvantaged children, individuals with special needs, individuals with memory loss, school programs, those fighting illnesses and more in California, Texas, New York, Washington, Tennessee, and across the United States.
“I’m reminded daily that music is a powerful force – not only for enjoyment, but also for reaching hearts and minds in a way that other things can’t. ACM Lifting Lives is honored to announce the newest grant recipients, who are harnessing music’s power for therapeutic means,” says Taylor Wolf, Senior Manager of ACM Lifting Lives. “These worthy organizations continue to make an impact on so many people nationwide through their essential work, and thanks to the incredible support from Music Has Value, we’re thrilled to expand our support to memory care programs, specifically.”
“We are honored to be able to continue the mission of Music Has Value by working with ACM Lifting Lives and their Grant Recipients. Our shared vision and mission align greatly, and we look forward to spreading the healing power of music together,” say Scott Borchetta (Chairman, Big Machine Label Group) and Sandi Borchetta (EVP Creative, Big Machine Label Group).
Ten programs supporting the enhancement of the lives of individuals with memory loss by using music therapy and music as a means of healing were selected for funding by ACM Lifting Lives and Music Has Value. These grants will sustain or expand ongoing programs, as well as support the launch of three new music therapy programs for memory care patients and their caregivers.
- Abe’s Garden Community (Nashville, TN) exists to enhance the quality of life for seniors and those who are touched by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. A new ACM Lifting Lives Music Therapy program for seniors living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias will be implemented with funding from this grant.
- Care Dimensions (Danvers, MA) has a mission to enrich the quality of life for those affected by life-limiting illness, death and loss by providing exceptional care, support, education and consultation.
- Higher Octave Healing (Tempe, AZ) empowers people with diverse needs and abilities to improve their quality of life through music therapy and their Memory Café.
- Iris Collective (Germantown, TN) has a mission to facilitate meaningful connections with communities in greater Memphis through collaborative performances that produce creative & exceptional music experiences. They offer weekly music classes for older adults living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, their caregivers, and their loved ones.
- Key Chorale Inc. (Sarasota, FL) is dedicated to transforming lives through innovative programming, artistic excellence, educational outreach and service to the community. This grant will help implement two choirs in senior memory care facilities.
- Magnolia Memory Care (Fort Mill, SC) has a mission to partner with Caregivers and loved ones living with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia by providing a holistic care model delivering vital resources, support and services to improve quality of life.
- MultiCare Health Foundation (Tacoma, WA) focuses on their mission to partner for healing and a healthy future. With help from this grant, they will introduce music therapy into the care of people living with dementia in hospital settings to reduce delirium, prevent falls, and improve cognitive and emotional well-being during their hospital stay.
- Music for Seniors (Nashville, TN) connects area musicians with older adults through live and interactive music programs designed to engage, entertain and educate seniors – promoting health and well-being, reducing isolation and enriching the lives of all participants.
- Musicians On Call (Nashville, TN) brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments across the country.
- West Fall Center for the Arts (West Fall, NY) developed Musical Memories Café for caregivers and their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and isolation.
Ten additional organizations have been selected by ACM Lifting Lives for grant funding towards their music therapists or music therapy programs. These grants will allow three organizations to introduce new programs and will support ongoing therapeutic music programs for the other seven.
- Amped Kids Foundation (Sautee Nacoochee, GA) has a mission to positively impact the lives of foster youth, adopted and at-risk youth providing a pathway to healing through music programs and therapeutics.
- Children’s Eye Foundation of AAPOS (Nashville, TN) has a mission to end preventable vision loss in children and improve the lives of visually impaired children worldwide.
- Country Music Foundation (Nashville, TN) Songwriting 101 programs help young people in Middle Tennessee move into a happy, healthy, and productive adulthood.
- Love Learning Music (Nashville, TN) focuses on their mission to use music and fine arts to educate, equip, and empower the whole person, regardless of age, ability, or socioeconomic status. Funding from ACM Lifting Lives will help introduce group music therapy sessions to youth in two programs with the aim of improving the social, emotional, and physical development of the children involved.
- Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center (Lawrence, KS) exists to enhance the quality of life for people with progressed multiple sclerosis.
- Northern Westchester Hospital Association (Mount Kisco, NY) focuses on their mission to provide the highest-quality diagnostic and treatment services in state-of-the-art facilities while assuring our community access to a coordinated continuum of health care.
- Perfect Harmony Health (Roswell, GA) has a mission to create accessibility to life through the healing power of music. Funds will cover the cost of their Singing with Parkinson’s Choir.
- Rock to Recovery (Laguna Beach, CA) has a mission to help people heal and transform their lives through the powerful experience of writing, playing, and performing music as a group. This grant from ACM Lifting Lives will enable music therapy sessions for over one hundred adults living in Los Angeles County with a diagnosed substance use disorder.
- The Angel Band Project (Saint Louis, MO) provides trauma-informed music therapy and advocacy for those impacted by sexual and intimate partner violence.
- The Texas Supremacy of Music and Arts Conservatory (Dallas, TX) focuses on nurturing a love for urban performing arts among middle and high school students, particularly those from underserved communities. ACM Lifting Lives’ funding will support their new “Harmony for Healing” program for disadvantaged youth.
For information on guidelines and applications for grants, or to support ACM Lifting Lives’ causes, visit www.ACMLiftingLives.org.
ABOUT ACM LIFTING LIVES
ACM Lifting Lives is the philanthropic partner of the Academy of Country Music. We harness the power of our Country Music community and partners to provide aid in times of need, with a focus on health-related initiatives. With generous donations and the support of artists and fans, ACM Lifting Lives has funded national music therapy programs serving various mental and physical health organizations. For more information, please visit www.ACMLiftingLives.org.
