The Monterey County, CA, chapter of Guitars not Guns has been chosen to be honored at the second annual California Nonprofits Day celebration On Wednesday, June 28, as a nonprofit of the year! The celebrations will be held at the State Capitol in Sacramento. The chapter has been selected by State Senator Bill Monning as…
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A new way for the Police Department to reach out to the youth in their community. (Music). Yes, the Newnan, GA Police Department is now using the Guitars not Guns Music Program as a way to help underprivileged youth cope with their anger and restlessness. How many other police departments in our country could use our program?…
The Philadelphia chapter of the Guitars not Guns Music Program, led by President Zeve Cohen, is having a great year and recently began new classes for the beginning of the new school year. We are so proud of Zeve and the rest of the Philadelphia chapter board, Mike Fioriglio and Ilan Cohen, for the great…
We are excited to announce the generous donation of 95 Fender acoustic guitars that will be split between seven chapters in California! This donation was given to our program by InHouseUSA. InHouseUSA is a technology company that supports mortgage lenders in managing quality outsourced commercial and residential real estate appraisals. They believe in the next…
A Star on the Rise Summerlyn Powers is a native of Fairhope, Alabama, and at 14 years old is a rising country music star. Summerlyn recently heard that the Foley, AL, chapter of the Guitars not Guns Music program was in need of volunteer guitar instructors at the Snook Youth Center, so she jumped at…
Congratulations Oregon! The first graduating class of the Guitars not Guns Music Program in the State of Oregon graduated nine students on August 24, 2015, at the Neighbors for Kids Facility on the Central Coast, Lincoln County. The eight week beginner and intermediate classes were taught by Richard Salazar, founder and president of the Oregon…
On January 1st, 2014, Allen J Whitt Jr.’s life was cut tragically short when when he was killed by a single gunshot. The perpetrator was a young man who chose theft and violence as a way of life. Allen had a gift and passion for music and the guitar and so it seemed only fitting…
Oregon USA’s First Guitars not Guns Chapter Began in June of 2015 on the Central Coast of Oregon. Partnering with Neighbors for Kids in Depoe Bay,Oregon, the under served community is embracing the charity music program started by veteran teacher and founder Richard Salazar. “We are looking to reach new volunteers in Oregon who want…
Oakland is BACK!
http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_28636703/guitars-not-guns-program-provides-youths-creative-alternatives
The Alameda County chapter of GNG is striking all the right chords with kids in Oakland. Andrea President leads the chapter which is showcased here in a nice story by Inside Bay Area News. Check out the story and video included in the link.
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