Gifts of Music Nw

Gifts of Music NW is a non-profit with the mission of enhancing joy and confidence through music. We bring music to those who would not otherwise have access, including at-risk youth and seniors. 

Highlights of 2025

We provided music education to 55 at-risk youth and 42 seniors
We saw tremendous social-emotional growth in areas of leadership, emotional regulation, collaboration, persistence and musical expression
Our volunteer music teachers grew in effectiveness to build trust with students and create opportunities for peer-to-peer learning
We  raised $6,700 at our Firehouse Fundraiser and were awarded $13,600 from grants
Volunteers have spent 100 hours advancing our mission

Help us reach more people and transform lives with music! 
With your donation, we will be able to: 

Reach 75 at-risk teens with our music program
Develop a consistent music class outside of juvenile detention, open to all teens in the community
Add two senior assisted living facilities and a hospice music program
Bring on three volunteers in areas of grant writing, community engagement, and marketing
Use $10,000 of raised funds towards a music scholarship for private students

Learn more at our webpage, or take a listen to our music classes at the Whatcom Juvenile Detention Center.