Pickleberry Pie Inc.
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Target demographics: Hospital concert series: children in the US with serious illnesses and disabilities
Kids Public Radio: kids and families worldwide
Children's Music Web: kids and families worldwide
Direct beneficiaries per year: tens of thousands of children in hospitals
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: 1) Work with schools to develop radio for use on KPR
2) Help distribute rhythm instruments and donated books to our hospitals.
Geographic areas served: national and international
Mission:
We use the power of music to educate, entertain, and heal kids around the world.
Results:
1) For thirteen years, we have provided free monthly concerts for seriously ill children in 23 hospitals and one hospice nationwide.
2) We created the world's first commercial-free network of webcast children's channels. Kids Public Radio has three 24/7 channels to date, and thousands of listeners worldwide.
3. We have done this all with no administrative, development, or overhead costs. We are primarily a volunteer organization.
2) We created the world's first commercial-free network of webcast children's channels. Kids Public Radio has three 24/7 channels to date, and thousands of listeners worldwide.
3. We have done this all with no administrative, development, or overhead costs. We are primarily a volunteer organization.
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tito
02/25/10
I began performing for children in Bay Area hospitals last year through Pickleberry Pie. The first thing I realized is how "golden" Pickleberry Pie is with the staffs at the different hospitals. The nurses and other staff members see the positive effects the performers have on the children and ...
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guitar-larry
02/24/10
Pickleberry Pie makes a difference to the lives of children who are sick and need a lift. I have seen smiles and yes even laughter from sick kids. What moves me the most is when they start singing. I am proud of my affliation with Pickleberry Pie...
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