IBMA Trust Fund

10/04/2024

We’ve had a few artists/ bands reach out with a wonderful idea and we wanted to share it with you all. The idea was to have a QR Code that could be placed on a bucket/ tip jar/ merch table at shows across the land this weekend so folks can donate to the IBMA Trust Fund to directly help our bluegrass community in the wake of Hurricane Helene. If you are an artist or band wanting to do this, first of all we thank you! Secondly, please feel free to save, print and share this QR Code Trust Fund flyer at concerts far and wide this weekend.

We thank you for standing with us! 🫶🏻

10/04/2024

Thank you to all who tuned in last night for the IBMA Trust Fund Benefit Livestream from Donna Ulisee and Rick Stanley's Wee Farm. It was a special time together raising money for the Trust Fund to help our bluegrass community directly impacted by the tragic devastation of Hurricane Helene. You can watch the livestream video over on our International Bluegrass Music Association page and of course you can donate to the Trust Fund anytime here: https://ibma.org/bluegrass-trust-fund/donate/

PLEASE NOTE: If you donated last night (or anytime) and did not receive a confirmation email for your records, please email [email protected] so she can help you. Sometimes Gmail blocks the delivery of our confirmation emails, and we want to make sure you have everything you need.

Thank you for your big hearts and generosity.

10/02/2024

Our bluegrass community is more than music, it’s heart and soul, we care for one another. For those in need and for those with a need to help, The IBMA Trust Fund is here for YOU!

Tomorrow night at 7:00pm central, tune in here on IBMA page for a Live broadcast of a special gathering/ pickin & singin’ from a room full of Bluegrass musicians who want to send our love. LIVE from Rick Stanley and Donna Ulisee’s Wee Farm in Lebanon, TN. We are asking you to consider donating to the IBMA Trust Fund to help our bluegrass brothers and sisters hurt by this unprecedented storm.

TUNE IN at 7pm central this Thursday 10/3.

We work better when we work together! IBMA Trust Fund, caring for our Bluegrass Music family! All donations go directly to the Trust Fund to be distributed to those in need across East Tennessee, Western North Carolina and the Southeast.

To apply to the Trust Fund for assistance visit: https://ibma.org/bluegrass-trust-fund/apply/

10/01/2024

As IBMA World of Bluegrass concluded in Raleigh, North Carolina, our hearts go out to the impacted communities in Western North Carolina, East Tennessee and across the Southeast in the wake of Hurricane Helene. While we were grateful to be able to continue World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, we were heavy hearted for the devastation not so far away in the state of North Carolina and across the southeast. We send our prayers to all.

As a reminder to all bluegrass music professionals affected, the IBMA Trust Fund is here for you should you need it. The Trust Fund will continue to find ways to stand with you as situations become more clear in the coming days and weeks. You can apply to The IBMA Trust Fund at the link below.

IBMA Trust Fund:
https://ibma.org/bluegrass-trust-fund/

Other Resources:

Samaritan’s Purse:
samaritanspurse.org

North Carolina:
ncdps.gov/helene
1800-621-3362
ncvoad.org/volunteer

Red Cross:
Visit redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) People can also text the word HELENE to 90999 to make a donation.

FEMA: 800-621-3362 or visit DisasterAssistance.gov for more information or to get started on an application.

12/14/2023

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12/10/2023

11/27/2023

As 2023 draws to a close we are called to reflect on the year behind us. We, at IBMA, are grateful for the experiences and opportunities throughout the year that strengthen our bluegrass family. Help us carry forward a spirit of gratitude from Giving Tuesday to the Year’s End so that IBMA can continue to aid those in need of assistance and sustain the programs and events that ensure our community thrives.

Tomorrow, on , join our harmonious cause and help IBMA keep the song going! Your support resonates deeply and enables this organization to continue moving forward. Every generous donation will be equally split between the IBMA, IBMA Trust Fund, and IBMA Foundation.

🫶🏻 Donate here: https://ibma.org/support/donate/

We would also love to see how you are taking time during this season to keep the song going wherever you are! If you would like to encourage others to join us in this Giving Tuesday movement, post your photos using -- You can see our teams time at the Room In The Inn downtown Nashville here on our page. Also, please feel free to share this graphic and our donate link to help us keep the song going! 🎵

Thank you for considering IBMA in your year end giving!

11/22/2023

Keep the Song Going in this Season of Giving!
The IBMA staff kicked off this season of gratitude by volunteering at Nashville's Room In The Inn, a place that "feeds both the body and soul" of anyone that comes. The team helped serve lunch and also played music on the cafeteria's stage, along with IBMA board member Deanie Richardson.

As we enter Thanksgiving week, we encourage our community to keep the song going through an act of gratitude in your corner of the world. 🌎🎵❤️ If you would like to encourage others to join us in this Giving Tuesday movement, please share you photos along with -- including information about our bluegrass family. 🫶🏻

As we prepare to close out 2023, the IBMA, IBMA Trust Fund, and IBMA Foundation ask for your support as part of our joint year-end fundraising campaign. On , join our harmonious cause and help IBMA keep the song going! This November 28th, consider standing with us in the global generosity movement that celebrates all acts of giving. Every donation goes directly to the IBMA, IBMA Trust Fund, and IBMA Foundation. Your support resonates deeply and enables this organization to continue moving forward. Thank you for considering IBMA in your year-end giving.

🎵Donate here: https://ibma.org/support/donate/

With temperatures beginning to drop, Room In The Inn is currently accepting essential items (hats, scarfs, coats, gloves, hand warmers) to keep those who need them most warm this winter. The IBMA will be collecting these donated items at this year's Holiday Benefit Concert on December 11th at The Station Inn. We will deliver the donations before Christmas for Room In The Inn to distribute at their facility in downtown Nashville. We hope to see you at the IBMA Holiday Benefit Concert!