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             The Jerry Garcia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports environmental, artistic and humanitarian causes
                                                                             through the beauty of music and art.
        Jerry’s daughter, Keelin, and his wife, Manasha, established the foundation in 2015 in honor of the musician, artist and visionary.
             Staying true to Jerry's vision,  the foundation embraces the idea that music and art bring great healing to the world.
                              To realize the mission, gift grants of art are provided to vetted 501c3 nonprofit organizations.
                The Jerry Garcia Foundation is receptive to partnerships and welcomes inquiries from like-minded organizations.

                                available this August
                          OnlyLove Records is honored to present
                                      'My Sisters and Brothers'
                            New Jerry Garcia Compilation Album
                                                         

We would like to invite everyone around the world to help raise funds for COVID-19 relief programs. Participants can generate funds for the project by listening to a new compilation album titled, “My Sisters and Brothers.” The album will be released Aug. 5 on the foundation’s OnlyLove record label. The music can be accessed on mobile phones and other digital devices via streaming platforms such as Spotify and iTunes.
All streaming proceeds will support the Jerry Garcia Foundation’s OnlyLove Relief Fund, which has been designated to assist in COVID-19 relief. The following 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations will receive proceeds for their relief programs through individual grants: MusiCares®, WhyHunger and the IBMA Relief Fund, an affiliate of the International Bluegrass Music Association.
In addition to the music, a giclée print of Jerry’s “California Mission” watercolor painting will be available for online auction on the Charity Buzz website. The painting was used as album cover art for this project.
An art booklet, complete with liner notes, will be available at the Terrapin Gallery.  All proceeds benefit OnlyLove Relief Fund.

               
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The Jerry Garcia Foundation is an approved Nonprofit partner of the environmental 
1% for the Planet Network

See Jerry Garcia's fine art
​featured in rolling stone

                                                                      
                                                   We welcome requests from nonprofits interested in receiving donations of fine art via our charity arts program.
                           Limited edition museum quality giclees of Jerry Garcia's art are donated as gift grants to vetted like-minded 501c3 nonprofit organizations.
                                                              A Jerry Garcia Foundation Edition Certificate of Authenticity is included with each piece of fine art.
                                                            

Let's Help ENd Hunger

 The Jerry Garcia Foundation  is honored to support the WhyHunger organization's "Imagine There's No Hunger" program.
Inspired by Yoko Ono Lennon, John Lennon and his song, "Imagine," the "Imagine There's No Hunger" campaign endeavors to turn the dream of a world without hunger into a reality. 
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                Yoko Ono and  John Lennon
               © Yoko Ono Lennon,  Photo by Ivor Sharp


                                            "When human needs for sustenance and nourishment are met we move toward a more peaceful planet."
                                                                                                                      Manasha Garcia
Please consider setting an extra place at your table by supporting  WhyHunger                                                     www.hungerthon.org.    
                                             #ImagineNoHunger #WhyHunger  #GiveThanksgiving
"WhyHunger is a leader in building the movement to end hunger and poverty by connecting people to nutritious, affordable food and by supporting grassroots solutions that inspire self-reliance and community empowerment."http://whyhunger.org/what-we-do.

Jerry Garcia Foundation, Hard Rock team up for Lennon inspired WhyHunger benefit:   
http://www.axs.com/jerry-garcia-foundation-hard-rock-team-up-for-lennon-inspired-whyhunge-71461
                                                                   Imagine©1971 Lennon Music Written by John Lennon © Yoko Ono Lennon

               "Imagine There's No hunger" 2017
                                Featuring Hot Tuna
                                           presented by the Jerry Garcia Foundation
                 jorma Kaukonen Vocals/ guitar, jack casady BasS,  Justin Guip Drums
with Tony saunders Bass, Greg Winser Vocals/ Guitar , Pete Sears keys,Bob Steeler drums, Waynard Scheller keys/vocals,Matt Aaron violin and vocalists ariel Marin, Keelin Garcia, Elizabeth L. Hunter, Ron Rosson

                   EmiSunshine w/ rainbow Full of Sound
                            Jerry Birthday Benefit August 2017
                           Presented by Musicians On A Mission    

                     Greg Winser w/ Rainbow Full of Sound
                               Jerry Birthday Benefit August 2017
                             Presented by Musicians On A Mission

                          "Imagine there's No hunger" 2015
                       Bob Weir guests w/ Rainbow Full of Sound
                       Presented by Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco
                                and the Jerry Garcia Foundation

The Jerry Garcia Foundation is honored  to partner with the Playing For Change Foundation to support the mission of bringing music programs to children around the world. #PeaceThroughMusic
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"Let there be songs to fill the air"
Please enjoy this video of talented musicians from around the globe performing on a beautiful version of the 'Ripple'  produced by Playing For Change and presented by JamBase. 

The video is included in JamBase's Grateful Dead tribute series, "Songs of Their Own," in honor of the band's 50 year Anniversary. ​

Playing For Change Foundation

 Jerry's Fender Stratocaster guitar makes an appearance on the recording and is played by Playing For Change musician, Vasti Jackson. Keelin Garcia sings on the recording in honor of her father and his music.
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The Jerry Garcia Foundation is honored  to partner with the Playing For Change Foundation to support the mission of bringing music programs to children around the world.  #PeaceThroughMusic

Eco-friendly "Ocean" Guitar Is Unveiled in Honor of Jerry Garcia's 75th Birthday. 

​"Ocean" Guitar w/ Jerry Garcia's "Fish" Etching Inlay
* Photo credits: Milo Stewart Jr. Staff Photographer

National Baseball Hall of Fame

​The Grateful Dead Helps to Save Bees and Butterflies Through Jerry Garcia’s Legacy

Save The Butterflies and Bees

Butterfly Study Watercolors