For every guitar, keyboard, drum-set or other instrument that's collecting dust in someone's attic, there is a pair of hopeful young hands waiting to make music. Introducing The Music Mentoring Program, a new initiative being developed by The Sword and Spirit. This drive will help move musical instruments from dusty old closets and into the lives of young people who need them and help to brighten these young lives by giving them reconditioned instruments to play. The concept is simple… Interested individuals will bring used but serviceable musical instruments to their nearest participating local music store. The music store will appraise, clean, and repair the instrument. The Sword and The Spirit working with The Department of Social Services, will then present an instrument to an area foster child. Each individual donating an instrument will receive a receipt for the appraised value of the instrument and the satisfaction of knowing that their gift is helping a special young person develop a lifelong talent. Share some music today! We are also looking for ‘Music Mentors’ to share their gift and knowledge of music with some very special children! Can you spare a half an hour per week to teach a child how to play the guitar, the piano, the drums? How about voice lessons? Remember the pleasure you received in learning to play an instrument? Give a deserving child an opportunity to enjoy that same experience! There are currently more than 1,200 foster children in Vermont. Although the government provides money for basic needs, there are little resources available to help them enjoy many activities other kids take for granted. If you are interested in becoming a Music Mentor or would like more information about the Music Mentoring programs we are developing please contact us today… The Sword and The Spirit PO Box 70 Bradford, VT 05033 802-222-9623 tony@swordspirit.org In Canada: The Sword and The Spirit C/O Eric Lea 157 White Pine Cres. Pickering, Ontario L1V6S4 416-726-0759 eric@swordspirit.org PLEASE HELP US SHARE THE JOY OF MUSIC WITH A CHILD!