Music Opens the Door: Logan’s Journey to Morning Light
July 3, 2026

This week marked a special milestone for one of SWAN’s students, Logan Wells. Logan had the opportunity to perform live on Morning Light, a regional Christian television...

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United Way and Rotary Grant Help SWAN Launch Summer Camp 2026
June 30, 2026

SWAN is deeply grateful to United Way of Lancaster County and the Rotary Club of Lancaster for their partnership through a $25,000 Summer Youth Experience Grant, helping make our 2026 Rising...

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Rising Stars Shine at Lancaster County’s America 250 Celebration
June 28, 2026

One of the greatest joys of SWAN’s Rising Stars Program is watching our students grow, not only as musicians, but as confident young people discovering new...

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Celebrating National Volunteer Month: Thank You to the WTM Digital Team
April 1, 2026

April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the many individuals and organizations who give their time, talent, and resources to strengthen our communities. At SWAN, we...

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Rotary Service Recognition
Rotary Service Recognition: A Special Night of Honor and Partnership
February 25, 2026

It was a joyful and meaningful evening at Rising Stars as we welcomed members of the Rotary Club of Lancaster to celebrate our students’ service to the Lancaster...

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Finding Rhythm, Building Resilience: SWAN & MFE Launch Therapeutic Drumming Pilot Program
October 30, 2025

This fall, SWAN and Music for Everyone (MFE) joined forces to launch a new Therapeutic Drumming Program, a pilot initiative made possible through a generous grant from the Reese Foundation....

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Why SWAN’s Work Matters
May 16, 2025

At SWAN, we know that music alone cannot heal trauma—but when combined with mental health care, mentorship, and the truth of God’s Word, it becomes a...

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More Than a Season—A Movement of Hope
May 6, 2025

At SWAN, summer has always been more than a break from school—it’s a time of deep healing, joyful music-making, and life-changing encounters for children impacted by...

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Celebrating Community Spirit: A Day with the Lancaster Rotary Club
May 1, 2025

Our Rising Stars students had a wonderful opportunity to connect with the Lancaster Rotary Club. The day was filled with laughter and heartfelt moments as the...

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“Happy Christmas to All, and to All, a Good Night”
December 27, 2024

Our students and their families will undoubtedly have a good night’s sleep and may even have “visions of sugar plums” dancing in their heads. That would...

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