Music positively effects a child’s environment by setting the tone for their moods and emotions. Have you ever noticed how powerful music is in influencing your emotions? Try watching a movie without any background music. You lose the whole tone … Read More
Thank you to those who pitched in by donating items to sell at The Family Center of Gap community yard sale event this past Saturday, May 26th. We had such a variety of things to sell, from clothing to household items and … Read More
Lancaster Cupcake has teamed up with SWAN and created a SWAN Signature Cupcake! The cupcake is featured in their daily menu with a portion of the proceeds benefiting SWAN. This Wilbur chocolate infused cupcake is filled with a surprise color cream filling … Read More
Thank you Diving Cat Studio for inviting the SWAN musicians to come and perform in your gallery for a SWAN fundraiser! It was so generous of you to host this event. We had a wonderful evening performing for you and your patrons. … Read More
What a delightful performance, last night, by The Three Sopranos. Lancaster sopranos Katie Wieand, Jessica Weidman and Amy Yovanovich feature songs from Broadway, with classical and traditional selections mixed in. The sopranos breathtaking performance took us on a journey of emotions with witty, … Read More
Authors Howard Zehr and Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz give voices to the children who often go unheard in their book titled “What Will Happen to Me?”. The book features children of incarcerated parents and their caregivers with pictures and excerpts of … Read More
Let’s take a moment to to consider the amount of money that our government spends each year to confine juveniles in detention facilities. The American Correctional Association estimates that, on average, it costs $240.99 per day and $88,000 a year … Read More
What an amazing performance, last night, by the Lancaster County Intercollegiate Band which included talented musicians from Elizabethtown College, Franklin & Marshall College, Millersville University and Lancaster Bible College. We are deeply grateful for the gracious use of their talents … Read More
You don’t want to miss hearing WDAC’s interview with SWAN’s Executive Director, Diana Vuolo and SWAN’s violin student Josiah Stoltzfus in their Ministry Focus Segment. The interview will air this Saturday on WDAC 94.5 FM at 10:30 am, and also on … Read More