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Bread & Roses is dedicagted to uplifting the human spirit by presenting free, live performing arts programs to people who are isolated, institutionalized or otherwise marginalized. Mission & History "I’ve championed and participated in Bread & Roses since 1974 when my sister, the late Mimi Farina, founded the organization. Mimi’s loving commitment to uplifting those less fortunate is the reason her legacy continues to this day" - Joan Baez Mission Bread & Roses is dedicated to uplifting the human spirit by presenting free, live performing arts programs to people who are isolated, institutionalized or otherwise marginalized. Our performances provide: Enrichment Bread & Roses shows enrich the soul and promote wellness through the healing power of the performing arts. Community We create a sense of community for our volunteer performers in which they can donate their talents to inspire and be inspired Opportunity We provide an opportunity for non-performing volunteers to contribute a variety of skills and resources that support our humanitarian services and increase the impact on our community. Subscribe To Our Newsletter! Subscribe Now History The need for hope and healing through live music is as great today as it has ever been. The late Mimi Fariña was a visionary when she started Bread & Roses in 1974. A folk music star, she rose to fame in the mid-'60s in a duo with her husband the late Richard Fariña. From the early days, she was conscious of the ways that performers as well as audiences could benefit from increased opportunities to connect directly with each other. Inspired by a 1912 poem by James Oppenheim, Mimi Fariña selected "Bread & Roses" to convey the spirit of the nonprofit she founded when she started bringing her musician friends to do shows for isolated youth, adults and seniors in neighboring institutions. Five decades later, Bread & Roses presents over 500 shows a year for Bay Area audiences who are most in need of uplifting. Over the years, Bread & Roses has received awards for its community impact and effectiveness. Many other like-minded organizations worldwide have been inspired by our work to start related programs. Executive Director Dave Perron guides the agency today in bringing music and the performing arts to our neighbors most in need Become a part of Bread & Roses history, volunteer and/or donate .

Bread & Roses Presents touches the lives of our isolated neighbors in need with over 500 shows a year, serving more than 50,000 audience members at 60+ facilities in 8 San Francisco Bay Area counties! Give Today Turning Donations Into Joy Bread & Roses Presents touches the lives of our isolated neighbors in need with over 500 shows a year, serving more than 50,000 audience members at 60+ facilities in 8 San Francisco Bay Area counties! Your gift of any size makes a positive difference in the lives of those we serve. Donate Online Limited Edition Print Give a gift of $1000 or more and you can receive a limited edition giclee of a painting of our founder Mimi Fariña, signed by Joan Baez. Just donate $1000 or more, and email your current mailing address to info@breadandroses.org Donate Online By Phone Call our office at (415) 945-7120. We are happy to assist you. Planned Giving Among the planned gifts we encourage you to consider making to Bread & Roses Presents are: Gifts of Cash Gifts of Securities Gifts of Retirement Plan Assets Gifts of Savings Bonds Gifts of Real Estate Gifts of Closely Held Stock Gifts of Life Insurance Bequest Language: Although there are many forms bequests can take, the following are among the most common: A percentage of the estate: "I give and bequeath to Bread & Roses, a California nonprofit organization located in Corte Madera, California, _________% of my estate." A residual bequest: "All the residue of my estate [or __% of the residual of my estate], including real and personal property, I give and bequeath to Bread & Roses Presents, a California nonprofit organization located in Corte Madera, California." A fixed amount of money or a designated property: "I give and bequeath to Bread & Roses, a California nonprofit organization located in Corte Madera, California, $_________" (or describe the real or personal property, including exact location). A Charitable Remainder Trust: You can provide a family member or friend with income for life through a special gift to Bread & Roses Presents. You can do this by establishing a charitable remainder trust either during your lifetime or, through your will, on your death. The trust pays income to the person you designate. After that person's death, whatever remains in the trust passes to Bread & Roses Presents. Bread and Roses Benefit Agency | Federal Tax ID: 94-2260301 Bread & Roses cannot and does not provide legal advice. Always consult an attorney when preparing legal documents. By Mail Bread & Roses Presents 233 Tamalpais Drive, Suite 100 Corte Madera, CA 94925 Gifts of Stock By giving appreciated property like stocks or bonds, donors can avoid paying capital gains taxes on the appreciation, receive a tax deduction for the full value of the gift, and support Bread & Roses Presents. When Bread & Roses Presents receives a stock gift, our policy is to sell the stock as near as possible to the date of the gift. If you wish to donate stock, please use the following procedure: Notify your broker (preferably in writing for your records) that you are making a charitable gift of stock to Bread & Roses. Either instruct your broker to transfer the stock into our account at Charles Schwab and provide him/her with our Schwab Account and DTC # below, or instruct him/her to contact us directly notifying us of your gift. When your broker contacts us, we will instruct him/her to transfer the stock into our Charles Schwab account: Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Account Number 1799-5921 DTC #0164 Code 40 Bread & Roses Presents | EIN: 94-2260301 PLEASE NOTE: Once you have completed the above steps, please contact our Business Manager at 415-945-7120 or email info@breadandroses.org. Notifying us of the gift you have made or instructions you have given to your broker enables us to track the transfer of the stock and promptly acknowledge your gift.

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Many notable artists have generously donated their time and talents to Bread & Roses over the years, performing at benefit events and concerts, such as: Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Fantastic Negrito, Jerry Garcia, Wavy Gravy, Mickey Hart, Hozier, Kris Kristofferson, Bonnie Raitt, Pete Seeger and Robin Williams. Performers of Note Many notable artists have generously donated their time and talents to Bread & Roses over the years, performing at benefit events and concerts, such as: Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Fantastic Negrito, Jerry Garcia, Wavy Gravy, Mickey Hart, Hozier, Kris Kristofferson, Bonnie Raitt, Pete Seeger and Robin Williams. Volunteer Today! Get Involved All Performers Benefit Concerts 1974 - Present We are grateful for the many notable artists who have generously donated their time and talents to Bread & Roses over the years. Below is an alphabetical list of those who have performed at our Benefit Concerts from 1974 to present. * Deceased A Mose Allison* Audry Auld* Ron Artis II Hoyt Axton* B Joan Baez Scott Beach* Nicolas Bearde Big Lou's Polka Casserole Theodore Bikel* Elvin Bishop The Blind Boys Of Alabama The Bobs Angela Bofill* Emma Rose Botti boygenius (Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus) Boys Of The Lough Dick Bright David Bromberg Jackson Browne Steven Bruton* Norton Buffalo* C The Chambers Bros. Tracy Chapman Craig Chaquico John Cippollina* Adam Cohen Jeremy Cohen Leonard Cohen* Judy Collins Shawn Colvin Chick Corea* Elizabeth Cotten* Stevie Coyle Peter Coyote Robert Cray David Crosby* Jason Crosby Eric Crystal Catie Curtis D Barbara Dane* Alex De Grassi Blossom Dearie* Dirty Cello Al Di Meola E Steve Earle Ramblin' Jack Elliott The Pete Escovedo Orchestra F Mimi Fariña* Michael Feinstein Ferron Martin Fierro* Ben Fong-Torres Emree Franklin Jonny Fritz G Jerry Garcia* Joy of Cooking Nina Gerber Steve Goodman* Nick Gravenites Wavy Gravy Gregangelo & The Velocity Dancers David Grisman Arlo Guthrie H John Hammond Herbie Hancock Jeffrey Halford Judy Hall Emmylou Harris Gabriel Harris Jasmine Harrios Mickey Hart Howard Hesseman* Carolyn Hester Dan Hicks* Robin Hildebrant Tim Hockenberry HoneyHoney John Lee Hooker* Hot Buttered Rum The House Jacks John Hoy Hozier Kurt Huget Mark Hummel I Sharon Isbin Indigo Girls Chris Isaak J Matt Jaffe Etta James* Lara Johnston Tom Johnston Joy of Cooking Rickie Lee Jones K B.B. King* The Kingston Trio Eartha Kitt* The Klezmorim Kris Kristofferson L Sara Lemesh The Lemonhammer The Lady Crooners Les Petits Frères Lowell Levings AKA Banana Lucius M Taj Mahal Marin Academy Jazz Cats Bobby McFerrin Madison McFerrin Taylor McFerrin Country Joe McDonald Roger McNamee Melanie* Mills Brothers Joni Mitchell Keb’ Mo’ Tal Morris Van Morrison Maria Muldaur Charlie Musselwhite N Graham Nash Holly Near Fantastic Negrito Aidan Nelson Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Tracy Nelson Willie Nelson Mickey Newbury* Nitty Gritty Dirt Band O Odetta* P Tom Paxton Max Perkoff Si Perkoff* The Persuasions Peter, Paul & Mary Flora Purim & Airto Moreira Michael Pritchard Q Quartet San Francisco R Bonnie Raitt Nathaniel Rateliff Rob Reiner Carlos Reyes Malvina Reynolds* Riders In The Sky The Roches Tao Rodríguez-Seeger Roy Rogers Roomful Of Blues Peter Rowan Sofi Rox Todd Rundgren Tom Rush Allison Russell S San Domenico Orchestra de Camera The San Domenico Virtuosi The SF Committee Father Guido Sarducci Merl Saunders Tony Saunders Boz Scaggs SF Gay Marching Band Pete Seeger* Sheila E Michelle Shocked Paul Simon Caroline Sky The Smothers Brothers SoVoSó Chris Stills Stephen Stills T Tea Leaf Green Teatro Zinzanni ‘Til Dawn Linda Tillery Lily Tomlin Cami Thompson Tuck & Patti U The Unauthorized Rolling Stones V Dave Van Ronk* Bruce Victor Frederica von Stade W Loudon Wainwright Joe Louis Walker Jennifer Warnes Doc Watson* Amy Wigton Phillip Percy Williams Dar Williams Robin Williams* Robin Williamson Mitch Woods and his Rocket 88s Z Barry Zito