Music Allows a Child’s Heart to Sing.

Every day, almost 50 million Americans face food insecurity.

One out of every six Americans lives in poverty.

Every night in the U.S., more than 550,000 people go homeless.

The average age of entry into the American sex trade is 13 years old.

Every 9 seconds in the U.S., a woman is assaulted or beaten.

45 percent of high school students say there are gangs ? or students who consider themselves part of a gang - in their schools.

40% of children living in poverty aren?t prepared for primary schooling.

Shrinking school budgets limit the future of educational music programs.

Over 30% of the homeless population suffers from mental health disorders.

Alcohol abuse kills 75,000 people in the United States every year.

Each year, natural disasters negatively effect over 90 million Americans.

7 million Americans over the age of 65 experience depression.

Veterans represent 26% of our nation?s homeless population.

79% of people believe that spiritual faith can help people recover from disease.

Eighty-two cents of every dollar donated to The Salvation Army helps meet the greatest need in your local community.

Each December, millions of parents must choose between giving gifts or paying bills.