Music Heals Charitable Foundation

Overview

Music Heals Charitable Foundation is a registered Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for music therapy programs. Founded in 2012, the foundation is committed to harnessing the therapeutic power of music to improve physical and mental health practices across Canada, with a primary focus on British Columbia.

Mission

The mission of the Music Heals Charitable Foundation is to increase access to music therapy for vulnerable Canadians. The organization believes in the transformative power of music and its ability to improve the lives of individuals through the skilled use of music to promote, maintain, and restore health.

Activities and Impact

Music Heals has provided significant financial support to music therapy programs, totaling over $4 million since its inception. This funding has enabled more than 50,000 hours of music therapy in over 80 different facilities across Canada. These facilities include children's hospitals, senior centers, palliative and hospice care, rehabilitation centers, public and alternative schools, among others.

Beneficiaries

The foundation supports a diverse range of beneficiaries, including:

• Children’s hospitals
• Senior centers
• Cancer patients
• Burn unit patients
• Palliative care & hospices
• Rehabilitation centers
• AIDS & HIV patients
• At-risk children & youth
• Bereavement support
• Survivors of stroke and brain injury
• Children & adults with autism
• Neonatal intensive care units
• Elementary, secondary & alternate schools
• Women’s mental health and addiction recovery

Operations

Music Heals allocates its funds directly towards the salaries of Certified Music Therapists (MTAs), ensuring the sustainability and expansion of music therapy programs. They collaborate with these programs to share stories of music therapy’s impact, aiming to raise awareness and secure further funding.

Business Registration

The organization is registered with the Canadian Revenue Agency under the business number 846495489RR0001. This registration ensures compliance with CRA requirements, solidifying its status as a legitimate charitable entity in Canada.