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LINCOLN CHILD CENTER
Fall 2006: Elevate Hope Foundation donated four computer-driven music workstations that allow the students of Lincoln's Conyes Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School to play and compose music. Powered by Mac-Mini computers, the workstations feature both electronic piano and computer keyboards. Headphones allow private listening while HP flat screen monitors display musical notation. Students can share their work with the class using the system's built-in speakers.
>> Article from Lincoln Child Center's Newsletter
EHF also sponsored LCC's annual talent show featuring ten acts ranging from poetry and original music to song and dance. The kids at LLC had a great time and created a special banner to show their gratidude for EHF's continued support.
TEENLINE
May 2006: Elevate Hope Foundation joined TeenLine organization as they honored Ken Bentley of Nestle International, a yearly supporter of EHF, for his dedication and support of youth over the years. TeenLine is also celebrating 26 years of operation, and has been successful in mentoring at risk youth.
Actors Shawn Pyfrom and Cody Kasch of the hit show Desperate Housewives, who hosted the luncheon, introduced teens who have overcome obstacles of everything from drug abuse, reckless endangerment, to self mutilation. It was an eye opening revelation of the ever present issue that our youth are experiencing.
We congratulate TeenLine and supporters like Ken Bentley for their commitment to make a difference.
IBM GOLDEN GLOBAL CIRCLE
April 2006: IBM Golden Global Circle 2006 Event "Extraordinaire" was held at the Atlantis Hotel on Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas. Sheila E. was the featured performing artist, and entertained IBM executives from around the world who were honored for their individual contributions. Represented were execs from Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
Special Guest speakers included actors Tommy Lee Jones, Patrick Stewart, and former President Bill Clinton. Sheila performed "One Rhythm In Time" with the National Bahamas Children's Choir and was accompanied by an array of local Bohemian groups.
The signature series timbales and congas played by Sheila at the IBM performance were donated to the local school where the student performers study through Elevate Hope Foundation. >> Pictures <<
BILL O'REILLY SUPPORTS ELEVATE HOPE FOUNDATION
EHF Co-Chair Sheila E. appeared on the Fox News Channel show, "The O'Reilly Factor". She had been invited by host Bill O'Reilly to discuss the Elevate Hope Foundation, which helps abused and abandoned children through music and the arts.
After the show aired, a viewer emailed and offered to donate $30,000 to the Foundation. Although EHF did not receive the viewers donation, Bill O'Reilly volunteered to match the offered amount out of his own pocket and has since continued to supported EHF. Sheila E. says, "I am overwhelmed by the generosity and support from Bill and his viewing audience. This money will literally save kids' lives. This is truly a blessing."
A special thank you to the viewers of The O'Reilly Factor who have called and emailed to donate goods and services, all of which helps with the critical work that Elevate Hope Foundation does.
CULINARY STARS OF THE BAY
Elevate Hope Foundation donated instruments and entertainment memorabilia for the silent auction of Culinary Stars Of The Bay, a tasting event with over 50 restaurants and wineries, in support of Lincoln Child Center.
2004 YEAR-END DONATIONS
Because of your continuous support, EHF was able to give additional monetary and in-kind donations to all beneficiaries: 
$10,000 donated to fund Hollygrove's "Music Enrichment Program", computer work stations, comforters with pillow cases as well as stuffed animals given to Lincoln Child Center, and Wings of Refuge received $2,500 for Christmas stocking stuffers.
These donations will ensure the development of existing and new music programs, and will ultimately assist the needs of our children throughout the year.
