Rock and Roll Saved My Soul

An artist's life is never easy. From the very beginning, they're face with struggles of criticism and self-doubt, making the lifestyle difficult. But from the ashes, they will rise. Despite all the negative they face, they use it to their advantage, using it to fuel their artistic side. We use music to escape. So do those who write or play music, creating the sounds we love the most. A Musician's Tale - Telling their stories. All proceeds from the anthology will be donated to: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Amazon Goodreads

Life in a small town is always the same. Everyone knows everyone else's business. This is the world that Ivy Martin grew up in. Her life was far from perfect. Bullied mercilessly in high school. All she wanted was to leave the town and all the cruel kids behind and start a new life. But when she goes to the annual graduation party things take a turn for the worse. One of her only male friends, Landon takes advantage of her, leaving her feeling dirty and used. College wasn't any different. The kids are just as cruel. Then she meets a man and hopes that her luck had finally changed, but Daven isn't who Ivy thought he was. And before she knows what is happening she's trapped in an abusive relationship with almost no way to escape. Isolated from her friends and family, she has nowhere to turn. This is one woman's story of the devastating heart break that domestic abuse can bring. Amazon Goodreads

NCADV'S VISION: The vision of NCADV is to create a culture where domestic violence is not tolerated; and where society empowers victims and survivors, and holds abusers accountable. NCADV'S MISSION: NCADV is the voice of victims and survivors.  We are the catalyst for changing society to have zero tolerance for domestic violence.  We do this by affecting public policy, increasing understanding of the impact of domestic violence, and providing programs and education that drive that change. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram

Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. In 1994, producers Peggy Rajski and Randy Stone saw writer/performer James Lecesne bring to life Trevor, a character he created as part of his award-winning one-man show WORD OF MOUTH. Convinced Trevor’s story would make a wonderful short film, Stone and Rajski invited Lecesne to adapt it into a screenplay. Rajski directed the movie and TREVOR went on to win many prestigious awards including the Academy Award® for Best Live Action Short Film. The Oscar-winning film eventually launched a national movement. When producer Randy Stone secured an airing on HBO with Ellen DeGeneres hosting, director/producer Peggy Rajski discovered there was no real place for young people like Trevor to turn wh...

CHERUBS is the world's first and largest CDH non-profit organization. We are truly a grassroots organization - CDH families creating something out of nothing when there was no other CDH group, information and services in 1995. CHERUBS was created to make sure that no family endures Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia without support or accurate information. Our Board of Directors includes CDH parents, grandparents, survivors, nurses, doctors and the world's top CDH researchers. CHERUBS is run solely by volunteers and donations. At CHERUBS, every CDH family has an opportunity to honor or remember our children while doing good to help others and work together as a CDH community. No other charity in the world has such a respected, educated or experienced group of leaders who care so much about the CDH community. CHERUBS was not created by one family or for one family. It was not created in honor or in memory of one child. It is, and has always been, a group effort to help ...

There's always a lot going on here at RRSMS. So what plans do we have for 2020?  -A new logo (hopefully) -A new feature on the blog and our social media, dedicated to charities started by musicians and started in honor of a musician that has passed away.  -Continuing to work on publishing anthologies. We still have a few open submissions right now. But once they are fulfilled we will launch some brand new ideas!  Below you will find information about the anthologies still accepting submissions. 

Our anthology, A Musician's Tale benefits this wonderful charity! Mission: Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.  AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies: Funding scientific research Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide in our mission Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, and with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in ...

Our upcoming anthology, Notes of Dreams will benefit BRO-AM!  BRO-AM Gives Back and Invests in the next generation of youth: The SWITCHFOOT BRO-AM Foundation is dedicated to giving back to the San Diego community by heightening the profile of and providing grants to nonprofit organizations that provide services to homeless, at-risk and disadvantaged youth, with a special focus on programs related to music, art and surfing. OUR STORY: Over a decade ago, we sat on a flight home from Australia and talked about some of the amazing places we had visited around the globe. We kept coming back to a single truth - the place that meant the most to us, our favorite place to be, was HOME. Sunny, beautiful San Diego has been an integral part of the people and musicians we have become. Music, art, surfing, access to the outdoors – these outlets kept us out of trouble and offered us a way to think about the big questions in life. The communities we grew up in believed ...

Kate Marie Robbins' book, Behind Closed Doors proceeds are donated to Hope Coalition.  About Hope Coalition: HOPE Coalition works with ordinary people facing extraordinary trauma: domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, homelessness, inability to meet their basic needs. When they come to us they’re frightened, confused, feeling alone; and looking for assistance and guidance as they rebuild their lives. We step in at that point:  We restore hope and help rebuild lives. HOPE serves an average of 1,700 people annually in Goodhue, Wabasha, and Western Pierce (WI) counties. We are the sole provider of domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault services and a primary provider of services to the homeless in our service area. The Haven of Hope, our domestic violence shelter, accepts women and their children from anywhere in Minnesota, and from out-of-state (if needed, for safety reasons). All services are provided free of charge. Mission:  E...

I'm (Sandy Ashley) doing a charity stream for Rock The Cause . I will be on Twitch streaming games to help raise money for this awesome charity.  It will be over two days since one day will be kinda short. I will be doing this event on August 22nd and 23rd. All money from people who subscribe, use the donate button, or send bits will be sent to Rock the Cause. They are truly amazing people and seeing as how Rock and Roll Saved My Soul has been helping them for years and it was the first charity we donated to, I felt that would be the best charity to help! Now a little more about Twitch itself. Welcome to Twitch. We are a global community of millions who come together each day to create their own entertainment: unique, live, unpredictable, never-to-be repeated experiences created by the magical interactions of the many. With chat built into every stream, you don’t just watch on Twitch, you’re a part of the show. It's really a great place to make new friends and jus...

Rock the Cause is the main charity our music anthologies benefit, unless otherwise specified.  Just who does Rock The Cause think they are? Rock the Cause Records is a Minnesota Based 501(c)3.  Our Federal Tax Exempt EIN is 260591013.  Our mission is to create a new generation of stewardship for other non-profit causes. We achieve this goal through concert events, volunteer drives, educational workshops, and through music downloads on our record label. Rock the Cause is recognized internationally as the preeminent nonprofit organization that combines giving, advocacy, and activism with music. Founded in 2007, Rock the Cause has partnered with hundreds of nonprofit organizations, producing both large and small charitable events, raising millions of dollars annually, and generating thousands of volunteers, donors, and advocates for their partner organizations.  Rock the Cause educates, empowers and inspires others to make a difference.  Its i...

All of the proceeds from our upcoming anthology entitled Notes of Dreams will be donated to the band Switchfoot's charity, Bro Am. Their Story: Over a decade ago, we sat on a flight home from Australia and talked about some of the amazing places we had visited around the globe. We kept coming back to a single truth - the place that meant the most to us, our favorite place to be, was HOME. Sunny, beautiful San Diego has been an integral part of the people and musicians we have become. Music, art, surfing, access to the outdoors – these outlets kept us out of trouble and offered us a way to think about the big questions in life. The communities we grew up in believed in those outlets, and we do too. On that flight home, we dreamed up an idea to give something back to our hometown, to rally our amazing community, and to invest in kids who might need a hand up. What if we could bring together friends from the surf industry and the music industry for a charity su...

Heather is a vital member of the RRSMS team, running our Twitter account. She also helps with anything else I need, has the best ideas, and is a fierce supporter of our Invisible, Not Imagined series. A Message from the Team:  Kate: Thank you for everything that you do. I know that I can count on you no matter what! Lori: Thank you for all you do for the team and we appreciate it Michaelle:  Thanks so much for your help. 💓 Colleen:  Keep up the great work!! It's appreciated Jen:  Congratulations thanks for all you do!!! Gina: Thank you for everything you do! It is a pleasure worrying with you. Sid:  Keep up the great work!! Its appreciated Twinkle: Thank you, Heather, for all your efforts and inputs :) You make Team RRSMSS better! <3 Aisling:  Congrats! Thanks for everything that you do! Sandy: Thank you Heather for all yoru help with RRSMS!! Andrea: Thank you for all your hard work and time you p...

What is the best part of what we do at RRSMS? Lori: That we always do work for awesome charities Gina: The best thing about what we do is that we allow individuals to create and share their stories with the world who may not otherwise get a chance.  Sandy: That we are out there slowly trying to make this world better. Kate: Helping people. Both in sharing stories and changing the world through those stories. Heather:  The best part is donating all proceeds to charity. We publish topics that isn't talked about a lot.

Pet Partners is our chosen charity for our Second Chance anthology series.  Together we can improve human health and well-being through the power of the human-animal bond. Pet Partners, formerly known as the Delta Society, is the national leader in demonstrating and promoting the health and wellness benefits of animal-assisted therapy, activities, and education. Since the organization’s inception in 1977, the science proving these benefits has become indisputable. With more than 13,000 registered teams making more than 3 million visits annually, Pet Partners serves as the nation’s largest and most prestigious nonprofit registering handlers of multiple species as volunteer teams. Pet Partners teams visit with patients in recovery, people with intellectual disabilities, seniors living with Alzheimer’s, students, veterans with PTSD, and those approaching end of life, improving human health and well-being through the human-animal bond. With the recent release of its Sta...

STOMP Out Bullying is the charity we have chosen for our upcoming anthology, Rise Above to benefit. Below you will find more information about this wonderful charity and what they're doing to change the culture. Initially established as the signature program of Love Our Children USA™ in 2003, its founder recognized a critical need to address the issue of bullying and cyberbullying and created STOMP Out Bullying™ in 2005. Today STOMP Out Bullying™ is the leading national bullying and cyberbullying prevention organization for kids and teens in the U.S. A pioneer on the issue, it is the most influential anti-bullying and cyberbullying organization in the country and beyond. STOMP Out Bullying™ is dedicated to changing the culture for all students. It works to reduce and prevent bullying, cyberbullying  and other digital abuse, educates against homophobia, LGBTQ discrimination, racism and hatred, and deters violence in schools, online and in communities across...

March Volunteer of the Month: Colleen Robbins! Colleen is a co-founder of the organization and helps with everything creative, from swag for the events, to just generating new ideas! She is a vital member of the team and helps keep founder, Kate, afloat. You're amazing!  A Message from the Team:  Kate: Momma, thank you for everything you do for RRSMS. And thank you for always believing in me and my wild and huge dreams!  Lori: Thank you for all the work you do for the team Michaelle: Awesome! Thank you for your dedication and inspiration.?? Gina: Congratulations Colleen, keep up the good work and thanks for all that you do Jen: Congratulations! Thanks for all you do. You are amazing! Radeyah: Congrats Colleen! Sid: Congratulations! Thank you so much for all that you do! Heather: Thank you for everything you do! Twinkle: Thanks Colleen for being you and doing all that amazing work you do! RRSMS Aisling:  Congr...

What is on the agenda for RRSMS this year? Short answer: a lot.  We have several anthologies that we would like to publish this year, including: Fighting Chance: #metoo, Rise Above, Notes of Dreams, and RRSMS: The Coloring Book. Below you can find info on each of the anthologies. We will be working diligently to start our mission based street team, as well as have a new logo in the works! 

January Volunteer of the Month: Lori McBroom! Lori is a vital member of the team and helps keep our Facebook page up and running! Thank you for all that you do, Lori! A Message from the Team: Kate: Lori, I am so thankful to call you a friend and fellow volunteer. Thank you for all that you do to keep RRSMS going! You are a rock star.  Aisling:  Thank you for all that you do Lori! Michaelle: Yay!! Appreciate your dedication, Lori! 😊👏 Gina: Congratulations, you rock. Thanks for all you do! Jen: Thanks Lori for all you do!!! Radeyah: Thanks for all you do! Sid: Thank you for all that you do <3 Heather: Thanks for everything you do! Twinkle: Congrats Lori! Appreciate all the hard work you put in 💛👏☺ Colleen: Congrats Lori! Thanks for all your hard work! Sandy: Thanks Lori for your awesome work! Keep it up!! Andrea:  Thank you Lori for all your hard work! We appreciate it greatly!

Pet Partners’ mission is to improve human health and well-being through the human-animal bond. In the more than forty years since our organization’s inception, the science that proves these benefits has become indisputable. Our Therapy Animal Program represents the best that the field of animal-assisted interventions has to offer. Volunteers in the Therapy Animal Program interact with a wide variety of clients including veterans with PTSD, seniors living with Alzheimer’s, students with literacy challenges, patients in recovery, people with intellectual disabilities, and those approaching end of life. At Pet Partners, we believe that the human-animal bond is a mutually beneficial relationship that improves the physical, social, and emotional lives of those we serve. We are motivated by connection, compassion, and a commitment to sharing this meaningful bond with everyone who can benefit from time spent with an animal. “In an age of research when it is tempting to...