Act as a force for equity and social change by broadening access to high-quality music education.
About the Rainbow Songs Foundation
Rainbow Songs Foundation (RSF) provides interactive music programs to families with young children staying in emergency short- and long-term shelters in the Greater Toronto Area.
Check out our weekly teacher's blog to see what's happening in Rainbow Songs Foundation classes.
The Truth About Child Poverty
Young families are the fastest growing demographic within the shelter system in our city, facing issues like domestic violence, poverty, and homelessness. These issues drastically impact the social, emotional, and intellectual development of children, perpetuating and widening the gap between the economically advantaged and disadvantaged in our community.
Music Makes a Difference
Our goal is to help address that gap by offering high-quality music education to young families who may not otherwise have access to this type of experience. We know that music nurtures the soul and research shows that music education provides real and lasting benefits to youth. By giving parents the skills and tools to make music with their children, RSF seeks to make a real difference in families' lives today and in the future.
Program Benefits
Short Term Benefits of RSF
Long Term Benefits of RSF
Stress relief
Stronger parent-child relationship
Family bonding
Greater self-esteem for parents and children
Linguistic development
Better success in the school system
Numeracy skills
Community cohesiveness
Better communication between parents, children, and support workers
A life-long love of music
Make Music With Us
RSF's programs are unique, drawn from the nexus of music, movement, and language. We incorporate a world-music perspective into our highly participatory (and above all, FUN!) classes. Learn more about RSF's programs, the amazing people who lead our classes, and how you can help make the music that makes a difference.
