December
2022
Hello –
‘Tis the season of gratitude, joy, and hope. I want to take this time to express my gratitude for everyone in our community. To our partners, donors, participants, parents & guardians, trainers, and staff…thank you. I am constantly amazed by what we can accomplish as a community and the positive changes we can bring when we come together. The holidays can be hard for many and I hope you feel that you can lean on us during the hard times and celebrate the good. When I think of the magnitude and reach of our close-knit community I feel not only gratitude, but also joy and hope for the future.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued faith in - and support of - our organization.
Happy Holidays!
Manal Toppozada, Founder and Executive Director
Thank you for giving this #GivingTuesday!
You did it!!! Thanks to YOU we met our Giving Tuesday goal! Between your donations and the matching funds from the Stillwater Foundation and Joe Macaluso and Chris Middleton, we raised $30,000 for renovations of our new center for music and health.
We are filled with gratitude for everyone who donated, especially the Stillwater Foundation and Joe Macaluso and Chris Middleton for tripling the impact of each donation we received!
Stand For The Arts Award
Exciting news! We are honored to announce that the Mayor Hillary Schieve has selected NMTS to receive the Stand For The Arts award from Ovation TV, which was accompanied by a $10,000 donation. Stand for the Arts is Ovation TV’s national advocacy platform that raises awareness, protects access, and encourages action on behalf of the arts. Their mission is to ensure the arts remain a vital part of our society and to reinforce the inherent value that the arts, and the creative economy, provide on a national level. Congratulations to Mayor Schieve for being recognized for your arts advocacy in this area, and thank you for choosing NMTS for such a prestigious national award!
Supporters of the Month - Joe Macaluso and Christine Middleton
This month we are so pleased to recognize Joe Macaluso and Christine Middleton, two of our longest and most generous supporters! In their words:
What a terrific organization! We’ve seen Note-able Music Therapy Services grow from a small group of dedicated musicians with disabilities to an important community non-profit serving over 2,000 people annually. And what a bold, phenomenal vision for the future - with the purchase of their new beautiful building/home, NMTS looks to serve over 5,000 people annually in Northern Nevada by 2026 and be a model for music therapy services nationally. Who wouldn’t want to be part of and support this terrific organization? It is always our privilege to support NMTS. When the opportunity presented itself to be part of the NMTS legacy, by supporting their new building capital campaign, we were excited to participate; it really was a no brainer for us.
Thank you Joe and Christine for your years of advice, encouragement, and support. We are so happy that you are part of the NMTS family!
Join Us For a Tour!
Have you been interested in touring our new home but can’t make it in in person? Click the video and join us as we walk you through our building and discuss renovation projects and our vision for the future of NMTS!
Nominate NMTS for the Scheels Community Partner Award
A couple of clicks can help NMTS earn $10,000 to support more singing, dancing and music playing in 2023. Please take a moment to nominate Note-Able Music Therapy Services for the SCHEELS Community Partner Award and tell them why they should choose NMTS. We appreciate you taking the time to nominate us!
Upcoming Events
Holiday Party | Wednesday, December 14th. 3-4:30pm | Celebrate the holidays with NMTS! There will be music by The Local Vocals & The Note-Ables, a meet & greet with Santa, and snacks & drinks!
No Services | 12/24 - 12/30 | There will be no services or classes on December 24 through December 30th. We will see you in the new year. Happy holidays!
November Thank Yous
Thank you to our November donors: Lisa Angius, Keri Askew Bailey, Rosalind Bedell, Eileen Bidwell, Cristina Botro, Shannon Brannemeng, Clare Bridges, Linda Brown, Ruth Buffa, Michelle Cotton, Denise Davis, Theresa Desautels, Susan & Ron Duncan, Robbin Dunn, Nate Eng, Scott Faulkner, Wendy Firestone, Heather Gage, Debbie Ganchan, Rick Heroux, Sharon Hickox, Nancy Hoffman, Andy Hughes, Susan Jepsen, John Ben Snow Memorial Trust, Evelyn Klatt, Suzanne Klena, Nancyann Leeder, Peter Lenz, Pam Macy, Alma Marin, Laurie Martin, Jeanette Martin, Meghan Meagher, Patti Meals, Sophie Moeller, Jeanine Mooers, Sallie Moore, Lee Moran, Jordan Nakao, Holly Pennington, Poi Boy Catering and Events, Dr. Frank Roberts, Alice Robertson, Becky Saltenberger, Ed Shaw, Cynthia Soraoka, Jeannie Steinman, Stillwater Foundation, Dave Stockman, Laurel Sweigart, Jennifer Tibben & Sharon Hickox, Amr Toppozada, Douglas Vacek, Josue Valadez, Gay Warner, Dave & Connie Wilson, Oliver X
Extra thanks to our monthly giving crew: Barb Anderson, Dodie Bryant, Skyler Dillon, Leslie Doukas, Tiffany Dunseath, Rachel Gattuso, Mary Jo Gieseke, Karen Golonka, Sharon Hickox, Andy Hughes, Dina Hunsberger, Sandy Jacob, Ana Johnson, Lucille Knight, Michael Lahnala, Deanna Lyons, Patti Meals, Pauline Mooers, Meghan Ochs, Lisa Rizzoli, Pam Russell, Jake Steinman, Judith Stewart, Jennifer Tibben, Jonathan Wilson, Sandra Young, Tim Young, Mary Lee Fulkerson, Alia Salem, Brad Lund, Wendy Firestone, Ken & Doreen Vogel
Thank you volunteers: Kendra Bertschy, Jeff Bloyd, Bev Carpenter, Cheryl Eckert, Precious Fang, Sierra Foos, Mark Geeson, Chris Keenan, Breanne Knight, Dane Knudsen, Michael Lahnala, Michael Lahnala, Tony Martin, Laura Matushek, Jace Mayer, Greg McNie, Patti Meals, Sophie Moeller, Jeanine Mooers, Jordan Nakao, Tira Perez, Cindy Prescott, Pat Ragains, Naomi Ramstad, Patti Rodriguez, Becca Shipley, Jake Steinman, Judith Stewart, Dave Stockman, Doreen Vogel, and Ken Vogel