Our
Programs
Nearly every day of the year, Bread & Roses shares hope and healing through live music and other performing arts for our isolated neighbors in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our programs uplift the spirits of low-income children who don't have access to live performance, young people who are struggling to make better choices, families in homeless shelters, seniors nearing their end-of-life transitions, and others living apart from friends and family while facing challenging times.
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In 2023 we presented 509 shows in 67 facilities in eight Bay Area counties; on average more than one show every day of the year. We showcased the talents of 283 volunteer musicians and other performers to bring joy to almost 55,000 isolated audience members, 70 % of whom are minorities
Live Performances
Our daily concerts are intentionally curated to match artist with audience, resulting in an uplifting and transformative experience for all.
Bread & Roses Presents institutional shows are not open to the public; however, we invite our supporters to contact us to make special arrangements to attend a show. We are always eager to share with you firsthand the impact your generosity has on the isolated audiences we serve.​
Audiences Served
Our stories will give you an idea of the impact of these live performances on our audiences and the performers themselves; as well as the importance of this vital human service to the diverse institutions we serve.
Facilities served include: Detention, Developmentally Disabled, Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation, Homeless, Hospital, Low-Income Housing, Mental Health, Senior Day Program, Skilled Nursing Care, Special Needs Schools and Visually Impaired.
Facilities Served
Bread & Roses Presents serves isolated individuals of all ages by bringing free, live performances to the facilities in which they reside. These individuals can be economically disadvantaged, physically or mentally disabled, or at-risk.
We partner with 67 different nonprofit facilities in 8 Bay Area counties including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma Counties.
Our
Impact
Please read our 2023 Impact report to learn more about how we impact our community and uplift our neighbors most in need of healing. Take a look at our comprehensive annual report that contains data on key metrics, program updates and testimonials from volunteers, facility staff and more!
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View our 2023 Impact Report