DECEMBER 1, 2024 (NEW YORK, NY) — Sing for Hope, the nonprofit organization that has been a leader in bringing the healing power of the arts to communities for over two decades, and Maimonides Health are proud to announce the unveiling of a new Sing for Hope Piano at the Maimonides Doctors Multispecialty Pavilion. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on December 16th, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, to celebrate this exciting new way to bring the creative arts to the hospital.
Titled “The Nature of Music,” this Sing for Hope Piano, designed by Artist Partner Joanne Agabs, will serve as a source of comfort and inspiration for patients, families, and staff at the Maimonides Doctors Multispecialty Pavilion. Its vibrant design celebrates the healing power of nature and the arts.
“Sing for Hope has been instrumental in fostering a healing environment at Maimonides Health for several years beginning with its piano donation in our Cancer Center, and was strengthened through its partnership with the Healing Arts Program at the height of the pandemic. Music holds a unique and universal power to positively impact our diverse hospital staff and patient community, transcending backgrounds and experiences. This new Piano, in our Doctors Multispecialty Pavilion, will further enrich that mission by creating a space for healing and connection for all,” shared Deborah Douek, Creative Arts Therapist and manager of the program.
This installation marks a joyful milestone in the longstanding partnership between Sing for Hope and Maimonides Health. For over five years, Sing for Hope has collaborated with Maimonides to bring a variety of arts programming to patients, families, and staff, thanks to funding from organizations like the New York State Council on the Arts. This has included interactive art carts where patients could create alongside professional artists, live musical performances in lobbies and patient rooms, and specialized programs designed to support staff wellness.
“Sing for Hope has been bringing the healing power of music to Maimonides for years, transforming the hospital into a place of hope and connection,” says Monica Yunus, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Sing for Hope. “We deeply value this partnership and look forward to further integrating the arts into Maimonides’ healing environment.”
“This new Sing for Hope Piano beautifully symbolizes our shared commitment to creating a joyful and supportive space where everyone feels a sense of comfort and belonging,” adds Camille Zamora, Sing for Hope Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director. “As one of 700+ Sing for Hope Pianos produced for the public to date, this great instrument builds upon our years of partnering with Maimonides, including our recent programming sponsored by The Amazin’ Mets Foundation, to bring music into the lives of patients and caregivers right here in the heart of Brooklyn.”
The Sing for Hope Piano at the Maimonides Doctors Multispecialty Pavilion will serve as a source of comfort, joy, and inspiration for all who encounter it. It will be available for patients, families, visitors, and staff to play and enjoy, creating a welcoming and healing atmosphere within the hospital.
“Music and art are crucial elements in supporting our patients’ health, in addition to that of our staff,” says Ken Gibbs, President and CEO, Maimonides Health. “We are grateful for our partnership with Sing for Hope who have been long-time supporters of Maimonides.”
For more information, visit www.SingforHope.org.
About Sing for Hope
Sing for Hope harnesses the power of the arts to create a better world. Our creative programs bring hope, healing, and connection to millions of people in hospitals, schools, care facilities, refugee camps, transit hubs, and community spaces worldwide. A non-profit organization founded in New York City in response to the events of 9/11, Sing for Hope partners with hundreds of community-based organizations, mobilizes thousands of artists in creative service, and produces artist-created Sing for Hope Pianos across the U.S. and around the world. The official Cultural Partner of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, Sing for Hope champions art for all because we believe the arts have an unmatched capacity to uplift, unite, and heal.
Sing for Hope’s work is made possible by the Sing for Hope Founders’ Circle: The International Foundation for Arts and Culture (Dr. Haruhisa Handa, Chairman, Sing for Hope Global Patron), The Arnhold Foundation in loving memory of Sissy and Henry Arnhold, The Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, The Anna-Maria & Stephen Kellen Foundation, Jacqueline Novogratz and Chris Anderson, The Seedlings Foundation, and Ann Ziff; New York State Council on the Arts, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, Fosun International, and the generosity of donors like you. Learn more at singforhope.org.
About Maimonides Health
Maimonides Health is Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 320,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1,800+ physicians and more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties and Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children’s Hospital, Brooklyn’s only children’s hospital and only pediatric trauma center.
Maimonides’ clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neurosciences Institute, Bone and Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. For additional information, please visit www.maimo.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
