ABOUT
HARMONY, HOPE & HEALING

Harmony, Hope & Healing provides welcoming spaces for people experiencing trauma and isolation to heal through creative self-expression, music and the arts.

We serve adults and families in the Chicagoland area and beyond that are experiencing homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and isolation. Harmony, Hope & Healing is led by co-executive directors: Sophie Wingland and Amanda Longe-Asque, who is a former participant herself.

Since becoming a nonprofit in 2003, Harmony, Hope & Healing has served over 11,000 individuals. The organization began as a single program for women in recovery and their children that aimed to expose participants to a variety of new musical learning experiences. Program staff noted the residents were better equipped to manage their stress and anger, were less depressed, and exhibited increased self-esteem. Now, Harmony, Hope & Healing facilitators lead music and wellness activities that encourage participants to take creative risks in a safe and supportive environment. We use art as a vehicle to contribute to an improved quality of life for participants and encourage them to play a more active role within their communities.

THE BUILDING BLOCKS.

Our programming reaches multiple demographics here in Chicago-- families, adults, youth, and more! The classes and workshops offered by Harmony, Hope & Healing teach appropriate ways to relieve stress, express emotions and develop positive relationships. Through the music-based curriculum, participants build effective communication skills to advocate for themselves and their families and nurture hope as they move forward in life. Learn more about partners by clicking below.