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At the age of five, Sheila E. was sexually abused by a babysitter. At twelve years old, Lynn Mabry was abused by a family friend. Growing up, they both struggled with the shame of their childhood experiences. Not until they were adults did each realize the impact of the exposure to music assisted in their healing process. As Sheila and Lynn developed a friendship and business relationship, it was evident that they had to do something for children who had experienced the same. With this astounding revelation and shared compassion, Sheila and business partner Lynn, launched the Elevate Hope Foundation (EHF), which is committed to assist abused and abandoned children through music and arts therapy to offer an alternative form of expression through such methods. But it doesn't stop there. If YOU are one who is willing to help save a life, please become one of our supporters and GIVE.

Crucial research uncovered that victims of abuse have expressed a desire to involve themselves in the education of music and the arts as an outlet with limited resources. Elite universities have conducted pilot programs to determine the effects of the arts as an alternate to conventional education for this unique group. The results were astounding. Music and arts therapy improved their overall comprehension and motor skills, as well as enabling them to cope with their emotional, even physiological challenges.


With your help, we will soon build the first Compassion Care Center Of The Arts (CCCA) in the metropolitan Los Angeles Area. CCCA will provide these Wards of the State a safe environment to learn or polish their craft, enjoy an afternoon of peace and tranquility, and have a place where children and their non-offending care givers can receive counseling that will enable them to survive such trying times. Given the opportunity, each will learn the very basic skills for day-to-day living, all in order to provide hope and a purpose when society deemed them unreachable. This is our desire.