Urban Voices Project
Rooted in Skid Row through music, community, and openhearted inclusion of the most marginalized members of society, Urban Voices Project amplifies artistic expression to improve well being, strengthen social networks, and inspire individuals to be their own best advocates.
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LIVE ·2025 Grants ChallengeSkid Row Integrated Arts & Wellness
Urban Voices Project uses community singing, in collaboration with local healthcare and civic centers, to improve mental/physical health outcomes among marginalized Skid Row community members, particularly those facing homelessness, and patient-provider relationships. With grant funds, we aim to continue to expand in-community music and singing, including in healthcare and social service sites across Los Angeles—creating a more comprehensive and holistic system for helping individuals coping with homelessness in accessing health care services.
CREATE ·2024 Grants ChallengeSkid Row Music Engagement Training
The Urban Voices Project (UVP) facilitator training program, Skid Row Music Engagement Training, will empower community members—including those with a history of homelessness—in the creative industry and expand music programming that utilizes singing to improve mental and physical wellness and strengthen support systems for the Skid Row community.