Rock Voices:
Benefiting JWF
Rock Voices is a vibrant, non-audition adult community choir that sings exclusively rock music. Guided by the mission “healing ourselves and others through song,” the organization welcomes singers of all backgrounds and abilities. No prior singing experience is required, and members do not need to read music. Rock Voices includes 37 choirs across 9 states and offers three concert seasons each year, each beginning with a 3-week free trial period and culminating in a high-energy performance backed by a live, professional rock band.
Rock Voices is deeply committed to raising awareness and funds for local nonprofits in the communities where they live, work, and sing. During every concert season, each choir invites its chosen charity to the performance to present their work and mission to the audience and raise funds by accepting direct donations and holding a lively raffle featuring wonderful gift baskets prepared by choir members. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the charity. Through these efforts, Rock Voices successfully raises hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to help local nonprofits provide vital services and support to their communities. DONATE TODAY
Rock Voices will be singing in support of the JWF Musician Health & Services Program Saturday, August 22nd, 3pm at Lake Oswego High School Auditorium. Make your donation today and join us in celebrating music and the musicians who make it!
Every donation, of any size, matters.
The Jeremy Wilson Foundation 501(c)3 provides support to musicians and music industry workers in Oregon and Clark County, Washington as they navigate health-related challenges.
THE NEED FOR OUR SERVICES
Few relief organizations specifically support working musicians—members of the creative class who face a heightened risk of financial distress during medical emergencies.
Many musicians lack fundamental financial security, stable income, and a traditional business structure, leaving them unable to afford basic healthcare or build savings for health-related crises. As self-employed individuals, most musicians do not receive employee benefits and are twice as likely* to be uninsured compared to the general population. This gap in support and coverage leaves countless artists vulnerable when they need help the most.
HOW WE HELP
Our Musician Health & Services Program provides the following services:
Support with health insurance and health care access to qualifying musicians and industry workers who are NOT actively experiencing a serious health issue. Examples of how we can help:
OHP and Marketplace enrollment and system navigation
Medicare coverage and assistance programs
Understanding health insurance benefits
Transitioning to new insurance after loss of coverage
Finding medical, dental, and mental health care
Resolving health care access issues
Navigation support and financial assistance to qualifying musicians and industry workers who ARE experiencing a serious health issue:
Navigation Support
JWF’s team of Navigators includes social workers and other professionals trained in similar fields. After you submit your application, a JWF Navigator will contact you to begin evaluating your options for other resources that fit your needs. For example, we can provide guidance toward health insurance, financial assistance for medical bills, food and housing assistance, and sources of income such as Social Security Disability. By accessing existing resources like these, any potential JWF grant you may also receive will be maximized to cover other eligible expenses during your time of hardship
Financial Assistance
In addition to Navigation support, the JWF may also provide financial assistance in the form of grants. We will work with you to identify your specific needs, and based on that we offer financial assistance in two forms:
Living Assistance Grants. Grant funds provided by JWF for living expenses such as rent, food, auto expenses, or utilities. These funds are paid by JWF directly to the creditor or other third-party — for example a landlord, utility company, or auto repair shop.
Medical Expense Grants. Grant funds provided by JWF for health care expenses. These grants cover most expenses from licensed practitioners relating to medical, dental, alternative medicine, or mental health care. These funds are paid directly from JWF to the healthcare provider.