Music Based Companionship

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What is Musical Memories Cafe?

A compassionate and joyful shared musical experience backed by research

A program designed to enrich the lives of seniors coping with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, their caregivers, and other communities of Isolated Adults

A time to connect and experience healing from music and a beautiful meal in an in-person, welcoming space

A lasting community with others facing similar challenges

Ideal for Nonprofit, Charitable, and Community Organizations

Are you seeking new programming for seniors with Alzheimer’s / Dementia or suffering from isolation?

Want innovative ways to better grow social connections and positive experiences?

Do you want to grow your organization in a way that fits your mission yet does not stress your staff?

Offer Inclusive Programming with Expert Support

Are you looking for new funding sources and ways to generate revenue for your nonprofit organization?

Are you looking for proven and evidence-backed ways to serve your constituency better?

Do you want to learn how to add new ways to help sustain your nonprofit for years to come?

Generate New & Sustainable Sources of Funding

Do you care about leveraging the knowledge of others around you who happen to do similar work?

Do you want have your team save time implementing faster while connecting expertise?

Are you looking for a collaborative and innovative approach to serving your constituents?

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Enhance Your Nonprofit Programming

Why Musical Memories Cafe?

Musical Memories Cafe is an easy-to-launch, sustainable program designed to help your organization generate funding while offering transcendent, inclusive programming for caregivers of loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia as well as isolated adults.

Your Complete Business in a Box

Our affordable annual licensing fee provides all of the tools & support you’ll need to launch & sustain your Musical Memories Cafe program.

Get 24/7 access to our self-directed learning portal, designed to meet the needs of busy nonprofit leaders, teams, and volunteers

A depth of resources, including evidence-based research, professional development training, and shared national sponsorships

Become a member within a community of like-minded nonprofit organization professionals to network, learn and find inspiration from others

Additional Benefits of Your Annual Membership

Grant Writing Support

Our first-year grant funding guidance includes the help you need searching for potential funders, grant writing templates for beginners, and professional assistance with common language that appeals to the foundations who will support you.

Customizable Marketing Tools

Marketing is essential for both promoting your organization and attracting new sources of funding. Our membership resources include customizable communication templates and step-by-step training on promotional best practices.

Guided Help

Our library of downloadable resources includes videos, documents, and checklists designed to make your success easily attainable. From recruiting musicians and participants to providing a healthy lunch, we give you the tools to create professional results from day one.

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Compassionate Programming

In 2014, founders Carolyn and Bill Panzica launched Memory Cafe at the West Falls Center for the Arts in rural western New York State. By applying their business and franchising know-how and experience as both caregiver and nonprofit managers, the West Falls Memory Cafe quickly became a thriving nonprofit program. From this success, Carolyn and Bill created Musical Memories Cafe to empower other nonprofits in WNY and beyond.

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