We work with young people in trauma-informed expressive songwriting sessions, creating a safe space for them take a look into their hearts and write original songs. Then they can share their feelings with the world by performing their work for of their staff, therapists, and peers in a professional concert situation.
Every group we’ve worked with has experienced tremendous personal growth and healing, not just among the direct program participants, but also among the other at-risk kids who see their peers exploring some of their most difficult thoughts and feelings on stage.
The Process
The Lost Voices process is designed around the principles of Trauma Informed Care. You can read a detailed breakdown of how we conduct our sessions here.
Background
Lost Voices was founded in 2007 by award-winning humorist and singer/songwriter Mike Ball. It’s an interesting story – read it here.
Feedback
We’ve been at it since 2007, and we have accumulated a lot of good words from staff, therapists, and the kids we work with. Check it out.
Young Poet Incarcerated
One of the early milestones in the development of LostVoices was the mini-documentary Young Poet Incarcerated, a fifteen-minute film that delves into the soul of a troubled young man through his poetry. It provides a startling insight into the fears, anger, frustration, and hope that rules the lives of these kids. Watch it here.
You Can Help
The outpouring of public support for our mission has been overwhelming, but we still have a lot of work left to do, and the only way we can do it is with your help. Every dollar you can give goes to help us change the lives of young boys and girls. Lost Voices is a 501c3 nonprofit, so all your qualifying donations are tax-deductible.
If there are other ways you can help, we would love to hear from you – please Send Us A Message and tell us what you can do!