Michael Johnathon calls upon his WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour community
to help tornado victims with FREE musical instrument replacement program
Tornado victims and those who wish to donate instruments may visit
WoodSongs.com/Tornado or email radio@woodsongs.com for assistance
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Folksinger Michael Johnathon is calling his WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour community into action to participate in a newly-created Tornado Relief program which will replace damaged or lost musical instruments for FREE for any person or organization affected by the recent tornados which devastated communities throughout Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee.
In an emotional plea from his YouTube channel, Johnathon explained the reason for the program’s creation, and the immediate need for restoring hope to those affected through music and art.
“By now we are all aware of the devastation our neighbors endured because of the massive tornado over the weekend,” said Johnathon. “So many have reached out asking if there is a way they can safely help out. Whether you live in Kentucky, across America or around the world, you are needed right now by the people who lost loved ones, livelihoods, homes and more.”
Currier’s Music World in Richmond, Kentucky is accepting, storing and restoring all donated musical instruments for the program. The shop’s Co-owner, Cathy Currier, is helping to coordinate Johnathon’s effort from her family-owned music shop which first opened in 1967 along Richmond’s Main Street.
“I believe that love is the greatest transaction of the arts, it drives everything we do, everything we create and everything we feel,” Johnathon continued. “This is a time to put our politics, opinions and divisions aside and be loving neighbors to those in real, actual need. We made a donation, so I hope you will, too.”
WoodSongs is a 501c(3) non-profit association based in Lexington, Kentucky.
Program information for victims and donors:
DONATE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE MUSIC INSTRUMENT DISTRIBUTION: we can use your help to purchase replacement strings and repairs for instruments that might need special help. You can send a tax-deductible donation for the WOODSONGS TORNADO RELIEF EFFORT ONLY to PayPal via WFPA@woodsongs.com or visit WoodSongs.com/tornado
IF YOU LIVE IN THE TORNADO ALLEY and need an instrument replaced, send an email to radio@woodsongs.com and we will assist you. Make sure you put TORNADO in the subject heading, include the instrument you are looking for, an address it can be sent to, your name, phone number, and other contact information.
IF YOU HAVE AN INSTRUMENT YOU CAN DONATE, send an email to radio@woodsongs.com, Make sure you put TORNADO in the subject heading, describing what you have, and include all your contact information.
DONATE MONEY SAFELY, this is always a concern. Donating money shows how loving and generous you are, but we also don’t want to be ripped off in the process. The Governor of Kentucky has set up a special tax-deductible fund ONLY for the tornado victims to benefit.
DONATE VIA MAIL, you can send a check to this address: Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund c/o Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, 200 Mero Street, 5th Floor, Frankfort, KY 40622.
DONATE VIA CREDIT CARD FROM THE WEBSITE: just click here