The zyOzy Foundation announced a global initiative to raise much-needed funds for Haitian relief.
Amy C. Wolff, an Indiana University graduate student specializing in non-profit management, zyOzy collegiate advisory partner and song composer, is calling upon choirs all over the world to help raise money by video recording her composition “A Brighter Way,” an inspirational, musical “call to action,” which, as Wolff states, “is a powerful statement of rising up, serving and bringing hope to those who need it.”
Wolff conceived the idea of a global choir initiative after family friends miraculously survived and escaped the deadly earthquake, which struck Haiti last week. “My heart has broken for Haiti,” she continued. “I listened to my dear friend describe the horror of thinking his wife and two children had been lost in the earthquake. By a miracle, they all were found alive. I’m dedicating this project to honor this family, specifically, the eldest daughter, who loves and is inspired by the beauty of music.” “Imagine choirs from all over the world coming together to sing for Haiti – singing on behalf of those who cannot be heard. This will be a powerful, transformational movement.”
While soliciting the participation of choirs from across the globe, Wolff is seeking corporate and individual donors to support the initiative with a minimum goal of $30,000. Every cent will be used for Haiti through CARE’s Earthquake Relief Fund. Anyone inspired by this project can make a donation via the Internet, on the Brighter Way Haiti Choir Citizen Effect project page.
Five major choirs already have signed on to participate:
- The Rural Fund Childrens’ Choir of Uganda, Africa
- The Crescendo Chorus of Connecticut
- The Voices of Eve ‘n Angels – the Voena Childrens’ Choir of California
- The P22 Chorus of New York
- Pacoima Singers from Los Angeles
“The combination of music and investment in effective relief work like CARE provides will enable the story of Haiti to continue,” Wolff says, “we are committed to telling their story and the story of those suffering in poverty around the world. It is our mission. It is our calling.”
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