A Child's Song tells council music programs reach 1,500 monthly and serve at-risk populations
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Kristen Orlando, assistant director of A Child's Song, described the nonprofit's programs in Littleton and the region, noting their arts grant support, partnerships with local schools and social-service groups, and services for at-risk youth and seniors.
Kristen Orlando, assistant director of A Child's Song, presented a progress report to Littleton City Council after the nonprofit received a city arts and cultural grant and a stadium-district grant.
Orlando said A Child's Song reaches more than 1,500 clients per month across a service area that stretches from Longmont to Castle Rock and includes partnerships with local schools and social-service agencies. She described work with Shiloh House (third through 12th graders), programs for foster youth and juvenile offenders, sessions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and therapeutic-music offerings for seniors with dementia.
Funding and operations - Orlando said A Child's Song is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and receives Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) funding as well as grants and sponsorships; she estimated the organization receives 25 to 30 grants and sponsorships annually and also generates revenue from private lessons at its Thornton studio. - Staff size: Orlando said the organization currently has 13 staff members and performs a mix of outreach and fee-based programming.
Why it matters: Council members commended the nonprofit27s community reach and suggested possible collaborations with the city27s community centers.
Quote - "Our vision is music changes lives," Orlando said, describing early-intervention and therapeutic approaches used by the nonprofit.
Ending: Council members thanked Orlando for the presentation and suggested staff follow up on partnership opportunities for city-owned community centers and programming distribution.
