Mission Statement

Resounding Joy is a community-based nonprofit whose mission is to support people of all ages, abilities, and incomes with evidence-based practices that harness the transformative power of music therapy.

Core Values

Our History

Resounding Joy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing health and well-being through board-certified music therapy. The organization was founded in 2004 through an initial health and wellness grant awarded to a for-profit music therapy organization to develop ReSOUNDing Faith Ministry, a volunteer-driven program supported by members of two local churches. Established to expand access to high-quality music therapy services for people and communities who would not otherwise receive them, the organization’s earliest work focused on socially isolated older adults.

Within its first decade, Resounding Joy expanded to serve clients across the lifespan, including veterans, older adults, children, individuals with developmental disabilities, and those in medical or hospice care. The organization developed multiple partnerships with child- and youth-focused organizations, including Rady Children’s Hospital, as well as programs serving military members and veterans through Naval Medical Center San Diego. Over its 20+ year history, the organization has partnered with dozens of organizations throughout San Diego County.

For most of its history, the organization has primarily been supported through grants, community partnerships, foundations, corporate support, and individual donors, with recent years also reflecting a growing number of fee-for-service contracts supporting individuals with disabilities. Resounding Joy provides most of its services in San Diego, with selected contracts in other markets.

In 2023, following a founder transition, the Board of Directors appointed Kerri Fox as Executive Director and CEO. Under her leadership, the organization continues to prioritize equitable access, community partnerships, and high-quality clinical care.