CHARITY MUSIC ANNOUNCES IOWA CHAPTER
National Organization Seeks State Volunteers, Donated Instruments
by
DC Larson
(Feb. '08 press release disseminated to Iowa media)



Charity Music has come to Iowa.

The nationally-recognized group's new Iowa chapter seeks donations of musical instruments, regardless of condition.

Also needed are volunteers for instrument drop-off sites and pick ups, Charity concert performers and Internet Marketing and Concert Promotion personnel. Donations of concert and sporting events tickets also are sought.

"We are not here to compete with the existing businesses or nonprofit organizations, but here to support them in their current efforts," says founder Roger Fachini.

Charity Music works closely with music stores who volunteer to act as musical instrument donation drop off locations. Other volunteers pick up the donated instruments and provide them to existing nonprofits, as well as to youths in their community who don't have the resources to purchase an instrument.

A past Macomb Symphony Orchestra of Michigan President, Fachini started Charity Music in 1996. Initially a pilot program, it offered donated and recycled instruments free of charge to children and others wishing to pursue musical talents.

The group is an all volunteer 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit Public Charity, EIN 20-2155382. All contributions are tax deductable. It accepts donations not only of any and all musical instruments, but also any other materials that pertain to music, such as sheet music, music books, etc.

The Michigan-based organization is currently establishing chapters in states across the nation, including Texas, Indiana, California, New York, Rhode Island, Florida, and Hawaii.

Charity Music, Inc:

* operates drop-off sites for donated musical instruments in many states,
assisting students, Seniors, and others to discover and cultivate hidden
creative abilities.

* organizes charity concerts and related fundraisers, such as Ebay Store
auctions, Super Bowl parties and Ryder Cup raffles.

* provides through its "Notes of Appreciation" program musical instruments at
no charge to Spouses and Dependants of active duty military personnel.
When US troops in Trebil, Iraq sent a 2006 request for guitars to the
organization, instruments were dispatched, immediately. (Fachini fondly
recalls "We were told that from the time the guitars arrived, they were played
72 hours straight. The guitars passed from soldier to soldier. They waited
their turn to be able to play")

* was saluted in the September, 2007 issue of The Environmental Magazine
for its role in helping restore the New Orleans musical community
through recycled donated instruments.

* was in 2006 awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award, a
prestigious national honor in recognition of volunteer commitment.

Charity Music of Iowa's DC Larson notes, "Iowans have a tremendous heritage of musical talent and appreciation -- Blues, Classical, Jazz, Country, Rock'n'Roll. Even Polka. We value learning, including about the arts.
And Iowans can always be depended on to help neighbors."


Volunteers should contact launchvolunteers@charitymusic.org.

Donors are asked to contact Charity Music's main office in Michigan:

Charity Music Inc
14975 Congress Drive
Sterling Heights MI 48313-4420
Director@CharityMusic.org
ph: 586-808-7445


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Roger Fachini, Sr.,
President/Founder, Charity Music
Director@CharityMusic.org
cell: 586-808-7445
home/office: 586-247-7444
fax: 586-247-7443