Well folks...the 2019 benefit show was a huge success! First and foremost, we raised over $1,300 to go toward helping put guitars into the hands of at-risk adolescents. This money was primarily the take at the door (remember, the bands donated their time). We also collected a handful of donations on and around the event. … Continue reading 2019 Benefit Show Recap
A Look At The 2019 Benefit Show Bands
The Guitars Not Guns Ohio Benefit Show is just around the corner. To get you ready, we wanted to give you a little dose of the bands who agreed to participate. The Floorwalkers Self-described "rock and soul" artists, The Floorwalkers, have been rocking Columbus for over a decade since moving here from the Cleveland suburbs. … Continue reading A Look At The 2019 Benefit Show Bands
Announcing: 2019 Benefit Show Details
We are super excited to officially announce the details for the 2019 Guitars Not Guns Ohio Benefit Show! This is the second installment of what we plan to be an annual event to raise awareness and money for our local chapter. Remember that our organization is 100% volunteer-based and that almost every dollar we raise … Continue reading Announcing: 2019 Benefit Show Details
Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus in 2018
We've partnered with Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus (BGCC) to launch Guitars Not Guns in Central Ohio, because our missions are so well-aligned. They've been an excellent partner for us, and we're finishing up our second program in the next couple of weeks. As most BGCC volunteers do, we received a summary of how … Continue reading Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus in 2018
Meet the Volunteer: Michael Cypher-Tierney
The best way to understand what it's like to participate as a Guitars Not Guns volunteer is to hear it straight from those who have done it. This post is part of an interview series where we try to share the experiences of our volunteers. Meet Michael Cypher-Tierney, who teaches classes... Why did you decide … Continue reading Meet the Volunteer: Michael Cypher-Tierney