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Our Mission restoring joy hope vitality and community through story and song Joy Hope Vitality Community The power of music and myth to unite and heal is needed more than ever. researchproven internationallyvetted awardwinning programs enhancing daily life Our Programs Community Songwriting Concert Performances Immersive Mythtelling Events Dementia Arts Training Consulting Intergenerational Programs Research Resources Songs Commissions Songwriting Works uses music mythtelling and collective Oral Tradition practices to Open minds lift voices and empower individuals Expand wellbeing joy and neural and social connections Dissolve stigmas Create contexts and experiences that move groups from limitation to liberation For 30 years our programs have been shown to Relieve depression Raise joy Increase connection Break isolation Boost courage Build confidence Enhance relationships across cognitive and cultural divides Foster new neural pathways Delight audiences Reunite families Provide support for artists Empower youth elders and communities Participants tell us the stories and songs we share together have literally saved livesWe are deeply honored to do this work. The Songwriting Works approach is based on the understanding that All people are born intelligent creative and musical. Everyone has gifts to offer.