WAV - We Amplify Voices

Some songs carry more than music — they carry truth. 🎶💙

"Always Come Home" was created in partnership with Safelite and Foster Love during an adult workshop with foster care advocates — real people, real stories, real voices.

This is what happens when community comes together to create something meaningful. Every lyric in this song reflects the lived experiences of those who know firsthand what it means to long for belonging.

We are honored to have been part of bringing this song to life.

🎧 Listen now — https://open.spotify.com/track/3VWS3WoQc6fvZJtMdKeSoJ?si=edf6e4b72b674c98

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Behind every amplified voice is someone out of sight helping it all happen ✨

Go behind the scenes with our Executive Director, Stephanie, and get a glimpse into the heart and hustle that drives We Amplify Voices every single day. From the vision to the work on the ground — this is what it looks like when passion meets purpose.

We're so grateful for her leadership and everything she pours into this community. 🙌

Some songs stay with you 🎶🌈

WAV Rewind: "The Other Side" featuring Caeleigh Featherstone and Kaleidoscope Youth Center is one of those songs. Created by an inspiring group of young people who dared to be vulnerable, honest, and brave — this track is a powerful reminder of what happens when LGBTQ+ youth voices are truly amplified.

Give it a listen (or a re-listen) and share it with someone who needs to hear it. https://open.spotify.com/album/05NpSyeuTIvtkGlYWJ4VkO?si=8dff2ddf74fa4ef4

15 years. 🎉 Where do we even begin?

What started as a songwriting program for elementary students has grown into something so much bigger than we ever imagined. From classrooms to community stages, from youth to adults, from one program to a full ecosystem of creative expression—We Amplify Voices has been evolving right alongside this community.

A huge shoutout to Ben Shinaberry for planting the seed that started it all, and Nicholas D'Andrea for transforming that original plant, into a garden. 🌱 And to every participant, songwriter, producer, artist, partner, listener and supporter who has been part of this journey—this milestone belongs to all of you.

Here's to 15 years of amplifying voices, and many more to come. 💙🎶 Watch more about our journery - https://www.weamplifyvoices.org/post/draw-my-life-15-years-of-we-amplify-voices

Meet Drea — one of our incredible externs who has been making a mark at We Amplify Voices. 🌟

From facilitating the Art and the Body workshop to diving deep into the publishing world, Drea has brought curiosity, care, and creativity to everything they've touched here.

"WAV has really highlighted the importance of collaboration in the nonprofit sphere and creative industry." — Drea

We are so grateful for the energy and insight Drea has brought to our community. Thank you, Drea! 💙🙌