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----------------------- About UsSOS is a volunteer organization with a goal of providing a holistic
shelter of body, soul, and mind to attendees of homeless shelters
through the gift of live music.
Today's homeless shelters provide a temporary solution for the
permanent necessity of shelter. Whether from career
misfortunes, various forms of probations, or a mishandling of
life's responsibilities, the homeless shelters are being filled with
individuals who need the proper inspirations and encouragements
to get back on their feet. Music has been an inspirational
language that has universally transcended all barriers of cultures.
Music is a rare medication that alleviates the deepest roots of
symptoms to provide an inner sanctum of peace. There must be a
partnership of physical shelter and inner shelter to ensure overall well
being.
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Objectives and OutcomesSongs of Shelter allows the attendees of homeless shelters too
look deeper into their current life situations. Emotions and
feelings are all a part of human existence. At times, individuals
are unable to properly express what they are feeling or going
through. Communication is a skill that takes time to develop. Over
the course of history, there are many ways of communicating
messages, and music has proven to be extremely effective. The
attendees have many things to share and communicate, but we all
may not be able to speak similar languages of speech or thought.
Music allows such expression of communication possible.
Songs of Shelter takes the music of the SOS volunteer to connect
with the attendees and share encouraging messages. SOS
programs will partner up with existing shelters in hope to bring a
holistic sheltering experience of body, soul, and mind. Depending
on the respective shelter's program, a meal may be served,
followed by bedtime. SOS volunteers would coordinate a time before
bedtime to share their music of encouragement with the entire group
of attendees. After the short program, the SOS program is
concluded. This is a simple addition to the shelter's night that
makes immense impact on the overall ambience. The emphasis on
partnership and cooperation with the respective shelter staff and SOS
is crucial for the continual success of the program.
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GoalsAttendees developing plans of action to make forward progress. messages of encouragement in order to be inspired to take next
steps to get back on their feet.
impacting the volunteers as well as the attendees.
----------------------- HistoryIn November 2005, a volunteer group went to a REST Shelter in
Chicago
to serve a dinner. Upon conversations with the men at the
shelter, the group felt convicted to share an acapella rendition of
a familiar Christmas carol (Silent Night). This unforgettable
experience made an immediate impact on the attendees. There
was an ambience of peace, delight, and hope. On March 24, 2006,
another group of volunteers participated in a similar program at
the rest shelter. As the evening approached closure, the volunteer
group shared an inspirational music set. The rooms of 65+ men
were silenced with an appreciation of the encouraging music
shared. In response to these experiences, birthed the SOS vision
of sharing the gifts of music to inspire others in need.
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