Chris And Vicky Cornell Foundation Makes Major Announcement

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Seattle-based nonprofit Childhaven has announced the establishment of the “Chris Cornell Music Therapy? Program At Childhaven” in memory of the late musician and philanthropist. Vicky Cornell has committed $100,000 to assist Childhaven’s therapeutic early learning model for trauma-affected children. This announcement comes on July 20, the date of Chris Cornell’s birth.

“The Chris And Vicky Cornell Foundation is excited to join Childhaven to support its extraordinary work impacting the lives of those in need,” said Vicky Cornell. “Chris and I always shared a strong belief in the healing and inspiring power of music, and through Childhaven’s establishment of this program, we are able to keep the promise for Chris by continuing to protect the world’s most vulnerable children.”

Childhaven helps children from birth to five and their families overcome the effects of trauma such as abuse, neglect, domestic violence, chemical dependency, and more. Children in the organization’s therapeutic early learning program learn emotional regulation and cognitive skills that help them develop healthy, nurturing relationships and prepare them for success in kindergarten. Music therapy provides a creative outlet through which they can express and explore difficult feelings.

“Because of what they’ve experienced, a lot of children come to Childhaven struggling with anger and other overwhelming emotions,” noted local musician Brian Vogan, who runs music therapy at Childhaven. “Being able to beat on drums is really helpful for them. Other kids are very shy, and music helps to bring them out of their shell.”

Vogan also uses music to teach children about other cultures around the world. Kids get to interact with a wide variety of international instruments and learn about communities beyond the ones in which they live. Vogan added that he’s seen “great breakthroughs over the years” watching kids interact with different instruments.

“We’re honored to preserve Chris Cornell’s memory with this program,” says Childhaven CEO Jon Botten. “Music has the power to engage, to delight, and to heal. Thanks to the Chris And Vicky Cornell Foundation, more of our most vulnerable children will be able to use music to build the resilience they need to reach their full potential.”

All children at Childhaven from infants to five-year-olds will be offered therapy through the Chris Cornell Music Therapy? Program. The Chris And Vicky Cornell Foundation previously contributed to Childhaven’s music therapy program in 2013.

Childhaven provides therapeutic early learning, mental health, and developmental health services to children and families who have been affected by trauma-abuse, neglect, domestic violence, chemical dependency, and more-and the environmental risk factors that lead to trauma. The organization’s science-based, heart-centered care prevents childhood trauma, heals those who have faced it, and builds the path towards a future in which all children and families thrive.

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