Post by Kim on Apr 25, 2011 15:20:54 GMT -5
Jo Dee Messina Helps Make Dreams Come True
Jo Dee Messina believes that dreams can still come true, even amid the specter of daunting world events, and the multi-platinum country singer has launched the “A MILLION DOORS” campaign to help raise $2.3 million for a non-profit school in Nashville, the Holy Trinity Montessori. The multi-platinum and award-winning country singer/songwriter has recorded a new song, the soaring “Carry Me,” which is available for a donation of one dollar at Amilliondoors.com/. “Carry Me” will be available through July 15, with all funds going directly to the school for the construction of a new schoolhouse.
“If you contribute one dollar, you can help make a dream come true,” says the Nashville-based Jo Dee. “I tour around the country and spend a great deal of time listening to people’s stories. Lately it seems that with all the sadness in the news–wars, politics, economy, etc.–people need a little restoration of hope.”
For the release of the inspirational track “Carry Me,” the Nashville-based artist worked closely with her label and the songwriter to help the school: Curb Records President Mike Curb continues his philanthropic tradition by allowing Jo Dee to release the song independently, and Christian songwriter Jared Anderson has waived his publishing royalties, allowing all funds raised to go to the Holy Trinity school. JO DEE is also planning to raise funds for the school through a series of live concerts (TBA).
Jo Dee and Holy Trinity Montessori school head Kate Riley are looking to raise $2.3 million dollars to build the 6000 square-foot school for students up through third grade, and possibly up to fifth, offering them an affordable, hands-on education. In the Montessori classroom, children are placed in a three-year multi-age grouping (0-3, 3-6, 6-9, etc.). To see Jo Dee and Kate discuss the school and “A Million Doors,” please check out www.AMillionDoors.com
The school, founded in 2009, currently has 25 students enrolled, with another 45 on the waiting list. The new schoolhouse will accommodate up to–but no more than–125 children. At Holy Trinity Montessori, the children develop a secure sense of self, independence, deep concentration, pride in their environment and a unique connection to God. The Montessori curriculum offers a comprehensive, developmental early childhood environment with areas focusing on language, mathematics, sensorial, practical life, cultural and religion.
“This isn’t about just a cause I believe in or the latest celebrity charity,” says Jo Dee. “I want this campaign to show that even in a time when people feel there is little hope, that there IS hope and dreams still DO come true. I chose it because we need people from all over to carry us with their support to make this dream come true.”
Jo Dee has helped important causes before, including being an ambassador for the Special Olympics, organizing 5K charity runs for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Christmas performances benefitting downtown Nashville’s Harvest Hands Community Development Corporation and, most recently, a speaking engagement benefitting the Red Cross. Her “Make Something Of It” podcast on USTREAM was also a hit, with over 140,000 fans tuning in to hear stories of inspiration and hope.
Contact: jerry@nashville.com
Jo Dee Messina believes that dreams can still come true, even amid the specter of daunting world events, and the multi-platinum country singer has launched the “A MILLION DOORS” campaign to help raise $2.3 million for a non-profit school in Nashville, the Holy Trinity Montessori. The multi-platinum and award-winning country singer/songwriter has recorded a new song, the soaring “Carry Me,” which is available for a donation of one dollar at Amilliondoors.com/. “Carry Me” will be available through July 15, with all funds going directly to the school for the construction of a new schoolhouse.
“If you contribute one dollar, you can help make a dream come true,” says the Nashville-based Jo Dee. “I tour around the country and spend a great deal of time listening to people’s stories. Lately it seems that with all the sadness in the news–wars, politics, economy, etc.–people need a little restoration of hope.”
For the release of the inspirational track “Carry Me,” the Nashville-based artist worked closely with her label and the songwriter to help the school: Curb Records President Mike Curb continues his philanthropic tradition by allowing Jo Dee to release the song independently, and Christian songwriter Jared Anderson has waived his publishing royalties, allowing all funds raised to go to the Holy Trinity school. JO DEE is also planning to raise funds for the school through a series of live concerts (TBA).
Jo Dee and Holy Trinity Montessori school head Kate Riley are looking to raise $2.3 million dollars to build the 6000 square-foot school for students up through third grade, and possibly up to fifth, offering them an affordable, hands-on education. In the Montessori classroom, children are placed in a three-year multi-age grouping (0-3, 3-6, 6-9, etc.). To see Jo Dee and Kate discuss the school and “A Million Doors,” please check out www.AMillionDoors.com
The school, founded in 2009, currently has 25 students enrolled, with another 45 on the waiting list. The new schoolhouse will accommodate up to–but no more than–125 children. At Holy Trinity Montessori, the children develop a secure sense of self, independence, deep concentration, pride in their environment and a unique connection to God. The Montessori curriculum offers a comprehensive, developmental early childhood environment with areas focusing on language, mathematics, sensorial, practical life, cultural and religion.
“This isn’t about just a cause I believe in or the latest celebrity charity,” says Jo Dee. “I want this campaign to show that even in a time when people feel there is little hope, that there IS hope and dreams still DO come true. I chose it because we need people from all over to carry us with their support to make this dream come true.”
Jo Dee has helped important causes before, including being an ambassador for the Special Olympics, organizing 5K charity runs for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Christmas performances benefitting downtown Nashville’s Harvest Hands Community Development Corporation and, most recently, a speaking engagement benefitting the Red Cross. Her “Make Something Of It” podcast on USTREAM was also a hit, with over 140,000 fans tuning in to hear stories of inspiration and hope.
Contact: jerry@nashville.com
