Me2/ Orchestra
An upcoming event will feature a great musical performance—but, more importantly, the mission behind it.
Jewish Family Service will bring a string quartet from Me2/, an orchestra for musicians with mental illness, to perform at its fundraising event on June 29.
“I thought it really resonated with what we do and supported our mission,” said JFS CEO Kevin Keefer. “Mental health across the United States is a crisis situation. JFS has a long history of providing mental health services.”
The event will take place at the Rose Lehrman Arts Center at HACC and feature a musical performance and Q&A with conductor and founder Ronald Braunstein and the musicians. Additionally, guests will view clips from the award-winning documentary, “Orchestrating Change,” which showcases the orchestra.
Me2/ is the only orchestra in the world for people living with mental illness, Keefer said. He noted that Braunstein founded the organization after he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The organization is focused on eliminating the stigmas surrounding mental health and creating a safe space for musicians.
“My biggest hope is that people get inspired like I was,” Keefer said. “Mental health impacts so many lives.”
Keefer said that the fundraising event is also crucial in helping JFS continue its community services, such as mental health counseling, family crisis intervention, adoption and foster care, Kosher Meals on Wheels and a food pantry.
For more information about Jewish Family Service’s event and to purchase tickets, visit their website or call 717-233-1681.
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