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Helping Monica scale the long road to recovery
Monica Nelson is fighting hard to recover strength and mobility after a debilitating fall. Without Monica’s performing income, she and her husband are also fighting hard to meet their financial needs. Your help can reduce the stress of managing daily expenses, a major barrier to her ability to heal. Your emotional and financial support through the dedicated Artist Relief Campaign can encourage her throughout the healing process.
JWF ANNUAL REPORT 2025
In 2025, we reached a milestone that redefines what the Jeremy Wilson Foundation is capable of.
Janet Julian: Guided by angels
Since the JWF’s beginnings, Janet has donated her amazing artwork to support the foundation. She is a tireless volunteer, as well, staffing merch tables and helping out at any JWF event she can get to, to talk up the organization and encourage support.
Knot Springs: For health, for community and for kindness
Knot Springs - Every summer, this extraordinary wellness facility donates 20 percent of the proceeds from its concert series to The Jeremy Wilson Foundation. Catch a concert in August and hear an exciting selection of musicians while enjoying a view of Portland’s skyline.
Swan Songs: Music for the heart, from the heart
The JWF welcomes Swan Songs to Portland. The Jeremy Wilson Foundation considers Swan Songs to be an organization of kindred spirits.
🎟️ Help Us Sell Out the Community Cares Raffle - Support Musicians and Meals for Seniors!
We need your help – and it’s as simple as sharing a link! Help us turn up the volume on care, community, and support for local musicians and homebound seniors. Let’s make this the most unforgettable festival yet—with your help!
Forever Young – Happy Birthday, Bob!
Featuring: Lewi Longmire, Scott Law, Alela Diane, Anna Tivel, Merle Law, Megan Diana, Laith, Emily Love, Haley Johnsen, Leo Moon, Sallie Ford, Brad Parsons, Colin Hogan, Sammy Brue, Redwood Revue, members of Dadweed, Matt Mitchell, Lynna Corinne and more!
Come Together on May 10 for Michael Dean Damron
Michael Dean Damron has been a friend, a voice for social justice and a huge part of Portland’s music scene for decades. Now he needs our help, and we have the chance to show him our appreciation. Join us at Come Together, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Star Theater in Portland.
What music means to Steve Reischman
What music means to Steve Reischman.
A new inductee into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame speaks of how music is central to his life – from his relationships to his career.
What music means to LaRhonda Steele
LaRhonda Steele, the First Lady of Portland Blues, has been singing since she could talk. As a child, music was a bridge to acceptance. Now she helps others experience music as a bridge to fulfillment. “I want people to be able to express themselves . . . to find that joy, to find that purpose within themselves.”