Wildlife and nature

Animal shelters and rescues

Theater and dance

Rivers, parks and trails

Hunger and food

Schools and learning

Housing and homelessness

Community health

Mental health

Mentoring and foster care

Legal help and rights

Jobs and money help

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The Collective Workshop

Royal Animal Refuge

Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Georgia Advancing Communities Together

Atlanta Writers Club

Cobb Collaborative

Bosleys Place

Jewish Fertility Foundation

Saleena Acevedo

Kendra Bodry

Heather Borrelli

Gabriella Carrizo

Jamie Chessor

Tara Conley

Madison Cook

Emme Corry

Jessica Dawson

Natasha DeAbreu

Amy Entwistle

Tara Fevang

Andy Giron-Freay

Shelby Huskey

Tanis James

Jules Keller

Katie Komorek

Gabriella La Lumia

Annabel Malone

Riley McElveen

Vanessa Merced

Abby Miller

Michaela Minnear

Carlee Efeney Nelson

Aubrey Ocariza

Christine Patton

Bailey Ream

Elijah Rochelle

Alexandra Royce

Alexander Carballo Sarmiento

Sharvis Smith

Avery Valenta

John Mitterling

Ashley Keith

Bilal Muhammad

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Fall fun with our Voices Together teammates! 🍂🍎 Our teammates recently came together for our annual Fall Fest, enjoying an apple nacho bar, plenty of candy, and even better company! #voicestogether #fallfest #fallvibes #spookyseason

We’re here in Wrightsville Beach for the Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC) Annual Fall Conference 2026! Representing Voices Together are Freddy Perkins, MMT, MT-BC, Clinical Training & Research Manager, and Bilal Muhammad Jr., Sr. Development Coordinator. We’re proud to be sponsoring and exhibiting at this year’s conference and connecting with professionals dedicated to supporting individuals and communities. Stop by our booth to learn more about Voices Together, who we serve, and our research-based VMT™ model. We look forward to sharing how music therapy can support communication, social-emotional learning, and self-advocacy. We’re here through October 21! If you’re attending, stop by and say hello. We’d love to connect with you! #APNC2026 #MusicTherapy #BehavioralHealth #AddictionRecovery #VoicesTogether

What comes next after high school? For exceptional students and their families, planning for the future starts with access to the right resources, connections, and opportunities. Voices Together is excited to participate in the Empowering Exceptional Students Transition Seminar on Saturday, October 17, in Greensboro, NC! 📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026 🕠 5:30–8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 4:30 p.m.) 📍 Smith High School Auditorium | Greensboro, NC This event will bring together providers and community partners to help students prepare for life after high school through resources, mock interviews, panel discussions, and more. Representing Voices Music Therapy (VMT™) will be Sr. Development Coordinator Bilal Muhammad Jr. and Lauren Hardin, MT-BC, NICU-MT, VMT™, Clinical Trainer for our Triad Region. We’re looking forward to connecting with students, families, and fellow providers to share how VMT™ supports communication, social-emotional learning, and self-advocacy skills that can help students build confidence and prepare for their next chapter. If you’re attending, come connect with us and learn more about Voices Together! #TransitionPlanning #SpecialEducation #TransitionServices #SelfAdvocacy #DisabilityInclusion #VoicesTogether #VMT

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with Voices Together at the NC CASE Conference! We enjoyed meeting new people, having meaningful conversations, and sharing more about our work across North Carolina. Thank you to Ashley Keith, Kyma Lassiter, and John Mitterling for representing Voices Together! During the conference, we had the opportunity to share who we are, introduce our Voices Music Therapy (VMT™) model, and offer insight into what VMT™ Therapy looks like in school settings, including how our clinicians support students in developing communication, social-emotional learning, and self-advocacy. A special thank you to Dr. Anita O’Quin Boyd, EC Director for Carteret County Schools, for joining us during our presentation and contributing to the conversation! Thank you to everyone who took the time to learn more about Voices Together. We look forward to what comes next! #NCCASE #SpecialEducation #MusicTherapy #VoicesTogether #VMT #NorthCarolinaSchools

We’re excited to be heading to the Benchmarks Conference this October! 📅 October 13–16 📍 Cherokee Convention Center – Cherokee, NC Voices Together is proud to be a sponsor at this year’s conference. We’re looking forward to connecting with professionals from across the state, sharing what we do, and learning from the incredible work happening throughout the disability services community. Representing Voices Together will be: John Mitterling, Senior Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships Ashley Keith, Development Manager We’d love to tell you more about Voices Music Therapy (VMT™), our programs, and how we’re working to help individuals find their voice and create their own path in life. See you in Cherokee! #BenchmarksConference #Benchmarks2026 #VoicesTogether #VMT #MusicTherapy #DisabilityServices #NorthCarolina

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This month, we recognize and celebrate people with Down syndrome and the many ways they contribute to their families, communities, schools, and workplaces. Awareness is an important first step, but true inclusion means creating opportunities for people with Down syndrome to be heard, respected, supported, and empowered to pursue their own goals. At Voices Together, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to find their voice and create their own path in life through connection, communication, self-advocacy, and meaningful support. We can help build communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. This October, let’s move beyond awareness and continue working toward acceptance, inclusion, and self-advocacy for people with Down syndrome. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownSyndromeAwareness #Inclusion #SelfAdvocacy #DisabilityInclusion #VoicesTogether

We’re heading to Wrightsville Beach for the North Carolina Council of Administrators of Special Education (NC CASE) Conference! 📅 October 4–7 📍 Holiday Inn Resort Lumina – Wrightsville Beach, NC Voices Together will be exhibiting throughout the conference to connect with special education leaders, educators, administrators, and fellow professionals from across North Carolina. Stop by our exhibitor table to meet the team, learn more about Voices Music Therapy (VMT™), and talk with us about how we can support students through communication, social-emotional learning, and self-advocacy. Representing Voices Together will be: John Mitterling, Senior Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships Ashley Keith, Development Manager Kyma Lassiter, Pre-ETS Coordinator If you’re attending NC CASE, come by and see us! We look forward to connecting with you and sharing more about the work we’re doing across North Carolina. For more information on NC CASE, please visit their website: https://www.nccase.org/ #NCCASE #NCCASEConference #SpecialEducation #SpecialEducationLeadership #MusicTherapy #VoicesTogether #VMT

October is a reminder that behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a story. Breast Cancer Awareness Month gives us an opportunity to recognize those who have faced breast cancer, stand alongside those currently navigating treatment, and remember those whose lives have been changed by this disease. It’s also a time to encourage conversations about prevention, early detection, and the importance of supporting one another through difficult seasons. Whether it’s checking in on a loved one, sharing reliable information, offering a listening ear, or simply being present, these small acts of support can carry a lot of meaning. This month, let’s make space for awareness, compassion, and hope. 🎀 #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastCancerAwareness #PinkOctober #CommunitySupport #Hope #VoicesTogether

We’re excited to be attending the NCARF Annual Conference from September 16–18! Representing Voices Together will be Bilal Muhammad, Sr. Development Coordinator; Ashley Keith, Development Manager; and John Mitterling, Sr. Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships. We’ll have a booth throughout the conference, and we’d love to connect with fellow attendees! Stop by our booth to meet our team, learn more about Voices Together and VMT™ Therapy, and chat with us about how VMT™ can support the individuals and communities you serve. #VoicesTogether #VMT #VoicesMusicTherapy #NCARF #Rehabilitation #MusicTherapy #NorthCarolina

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide prevention begins with connection, compassion, and creating spaces where people feel safe to be heard. At Voices Together, we believe small actions can make a meaningful difference: Check in: Ask how someone is really doing, and listen without judgment. Stay connected: Remind others that they are not alone and that support is available. Encourage expression: Help people find healthy ways to communicate their feelings and needs. Know when to reach out: If someone is struggling, connect them with a trusted person or professional for additional support. Through our work, we strive to build communities where people feel heard, valued, connected, and supported. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please call or text 998 for help. You can also visit https://988lifeline.org/. This Suicide Prevention Month, let’s remind one another: You matter. Your voice matters. You are not alone. #SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #VoicesTogether #ConnectionMatters #YouAreNotAlone

We look forward to attending From Darkness Into Hope and connecting with the Cherokee community! This annual event brings the community together to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention, and we’re honored to be part of such an important day. Representing Voices Together will be: Bilal Muhammad, Sr. Development Coordinator Shelby Huskey, MA, MT-BC, LPC, VMT, Clinical Supervisor – Western Region Kendra Brody, MMT, MT-BC, Western Music Therapist Stop by our booth to learn more about Voices Together and VMT™ Therapy, including what VMT™ is, what our sessions look like, and how VMT™ therapy can support individuals and communities. We’ll also have interactive activities for event attendees to enjoy. We look forward to connecting with the Cherokee community, sharing more about our work, and seeing everyone there! #VoicesTogether #VoicesMusicTherapy #VMT #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #FromDarknessIntoHope #CherokeeNC #MusicTherapy

🐶🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾🐶 Today, we're celebrating some of the four-legged friends who bring plenty of joy, laughter, and unconditional love to the Voices Together team! From loyal companions and enthusiastic greeters to professional nap-takers and expert cuddle buddies, our staff dogs certainly know how to make every day a little brighter. Whether they're keeping us company while we work, getting us outside for a walk, or simply reminding us to take a moment to enjoy the little things, our dogs hold a special place in our lives. Now, we want to meet YOUR furry friends! 🐕📸 Share a picture of your dog in the comments or tell us your favorite dog story. We’d love to see the pups who bring a little extra happiness to your life! Happy National Dog Day from everyone at Voices Together! 🐾🎶 #NationalDogDay #VoicesTogether #DogsOfVoicesTogether #DogLovers #FurryFriends #DogLife #Community

Last week, our team attended the APNC (@YourAPNC) Spring Conference to connect with the behavioral health community and explore new solutions for substance use disorders (SUDs). A major highlight? Jim Donovan (@jimdonovandrums of Rusted Root) reminded us all why music is such a powerful tool for mindfulness and healing. There’s nothing quite like a room full of professionals getting interactive with Boomwhackers to start the day with purpose! Beyond the drumming (and a keynote presentation by Christian Slater!), we spent the week: - Sharing cutting-edge, evidence-based practices. - Strengthening the network of care across our state. - Connecting with other partners in the recovery community. Thank you APNC for bringing together a community that prioritizes growth and shared knowledge to better serve those in recovery. #APNC #VoicesTogether #SubstanceUseDisorder #MentalHealthMatters #ProfessionalDevelopment #MusicTherapy #RecoveryCommunity

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Last week, our team attended the APNC (@YourAPNC) Spring Conference to connect with the behavioral health community and explore new solutions for substance use disorders (SUDs).