Every day, we in the Bay Area have countless opportunities to enjoy high quality entertainment. Yet tens of thousands of our neighbors have little or no access to these inspiring performances. They are elders living in convalescent homes, children seeking refuge with their families in homeless shelters, veterans being cared for in VA hospitals, developmentally disabled adults, and countless others who live apart from friends and family while facing very challenging circumstances.
As a Bread & Roses supporter, you help shatter the "sound barrier" that stands between these individuals and the healing power of live music. Last year, with your support, Bread & Roses had a uniquely positive impact -bringing joy, hope and healing to 29,000 of our neighbors in need through live music. As Board Chair, I am especially proud that Bread & Roses disproved the notion that it's hard to have an impact here in the Bay Area-that only in a poor country overseas can a small gift make a big difference.
For example, as little as $25 lights up the life of a child or isolated elder with a song of joy and love. And a gift of $500 reawakens an entire audience to their most alive and inspired selves.
Last year at this time, I asked you to support Bread & Roses and was deeply moved by your generous response. Thanks to you, we were able to present 601 performances throughout the Bay Area. And what a difference these shows made!
