Today we're celebrating the launch of Marie' Digby's sophmore album, Breathing Underwater.  Marie', a huge supporter of The Generation Project since the beginning, has done a lot to spread the word about our organization and to support our start up efforts.  

Congratulations Marie'!!!  We are so proud of you!

It also seems fitting on this exciting occassion to highlight Marie's first donation through The Generation Project.  As one of our pilot donors this spring, Marie' designed and funded a songwriting contest for students in New York City.  Marie' was particularly touched by the lyrics submitted by Kevin, an eighth grader from the Bronx. She awarded him a brand new Martin guitar, similar to the one that helped her realize her passion for music when she was Kevin's age:

"I had been looking for ways to encourage children to turn to music when facing difficult times in their lives," Marie' told us.  "I am thrilled that The Generation Project finally gave me the chance to do that!  I was able to give away an acoustic guitar to a young songwriter.  This project is an amazing opportunity for anyone to give back to their communities in their own unique way." 

Interactive Website Coming Soon!  
In conjunction with 365 Interactive Design, our amazing web developers, we plan to unveil the interactive portion of our site next week. The new site will feature a web platform where donors can post gifts and educators and students can easily apply for available opportunities right from their computers.  New features will be added throughout the spring, so check back often!

The Generation Project Shirts=The New Hotness
Purchase a shirt to support/represent The Generation Project! With any donation of $12 or more, we’ll ship you a signature T-shirt in one of three colors: Brown, Grey, or Blue.
*Please Note: If you would like more than one T-shirt, simply donate in $12 increments (or more if you wish). We’ll email you for size, color, and volume specifications after your donation has been confirmed through our PayPal account or after we receive your check in the mail.

Recent Campus Activity:
●The Generation Project student group at the University of Michigan threw its first event at Rick’s American Café in Ann Arbor, MI this month to raise money and spread awareness about The Generation Project's mission. Prior to the event, members of the student group interviewed numerous University of Michigan students about their passions and had them design gifts they wanted to share with high-need students. Event attendees voted on the gift they would most like to see implemented. The winning gift was designed by a musically-inclined Michigan senior, who proposed purchasing sheet music for an underresourced school.  Proceeds from the Rick's event are now  being used to fulfill his vision. 
●The Business Law Association at the University of Michigan Law School held an event last month to raise money for a gift to students in Detroit. After careful consideration, BLA members decided that proper interview attire is the first ingredient in ensuring high school students have a chance at obtaining afterschool and summer employment. With this in mind, they donated all proceeds from their event to purchase interview outfits for Detroit high school students.

More exciting developments on the horizon, so check back soon! 

Singer extraordinaire Marie' Digby and the t-shirt company Fear to Faith have teamed up to support The Generation Project.  They are donating all proceeds from t-shirt sales to help fund our start-up efforts.  You can join them in supporting our mission by purchasing one of Marie''s signature shirts!  Guaranteed to help you sing in tune, instantly.