Grantee Database

RESOUNDING JOY INC

Grant Year

2025-26

Grant Program

General Operating Support

Award Amount

$15,300.00

Project Description

With support from the California Arts Council, RESOUNDING JOY INC will deliver free and reduced-cost music therapy and wellness programs to over 10,000 people across San Diego County. We use the power of music to reduce stress, support healing, and strengthen communities. Our four core programs—Sounds of Healing (children with disabilities and complex medical needs), Sounds of Service (Veterans and military families), Sounds of Legacy (older adults with dementia and hospice patients), and Sounds of Community (people in under-resourced communities)—offer group sessions, one-on-one therapy, and community music events.

Through these programs, we bring hope, connection, and joy to people often left out of traditional care. We envision a more inclusive world where everyone has equal access to the healing benefits of music therapy.

Organization Summary

Our four core programs offer a continuum of music engagement from clinic to community, with Board-Certified Music Therapists providing services at clinical facilities, client homes, our Music Wellness Center, community partner sites, and virtually.

1. Sounds of Healing enhances the psychological, social-emotional, and physical well-being of medically resilient children managing long-term medical conditions and supporting families through hospice care.

2. Sounds of Service improves the emotional well-being of our Veterans, service members, and first responders. This music program supports their transition to civilian life; the management of PTSD, stress, and pain; and deeper connections to peers through participation in our community band.

3. Sounds of Legacy empowers and engages older adults affected by dementia, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s through sessions that enrich their minds and overall quality of life. Music therapy improves speech and communication, lowers stress and anxiety, boosts immunity, and elevates mood.

4. Sounds of Community amplifies community welfare and resilience by partnering with local agencies to share music therapy and recreational music opportunities. Current and past partners include San Diego Rescue Mission, Father Joe’s Villages, South Bay Community Services, Imperial Beach Library, CalSAFE Escondido, and Alcott Elementary.

Organization

Resounding Joy

Address

11300 Sorrento Valley Rd., Ste 104

San Diego

92121

County

San Diego

Region

Far South

Phone

(858) 457-2200

Congressional District

California's 50th congressional district

State Assembly District

District 77

State Senate District

District 39

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