In January of 2024, Rhythm Relief is undertaking an effort to raise funds to aid swing dance community members affected by the Los Angeles fires.
In May of 2020, Rhythm Relief was created by Nick Williams in cooperation with PSDF to provide financial support to members of the swing dance community affected by COVID-19. In May of 2021, we decided to make the Rhythm Relief Fund a permanent program of Pacific Swing Dance Foundation—it’s clear to us that our community needs ways to raise and distribute financial support when disaster strikes. When you contribute to Rhythm Relief, your money is used to make grants to members of the swing dance community when they need financial help and to maintain the capability to respond in special circumstances. A portion of the funds—between 10% and 30%—are also used to help PSDF pay for the administrative expenses of a non-profit business. Those expenses cover things like accounting and financial compliance, paying administrative staff, IT expenses, etc.
Nick Williams, in partnership with the Pacific Swing Dance Foundation, is throwing a spectacular live-stream swing show coming straight to your home. The purpose of the benefit show is to raise money for full-time swing dance instructors and full-time musicians who have been financially hit by Covid-19. The money raised in the show will compensate the performers for their time, and all additional funds raised will go to a fund for dancers and musicians. Any full-time dancer or musician will be able to apply for the funds we raise through PSDF.
Complete details are available at our Rhythm Relief page.
Patrons at or above the $50 level will receive an enamel pin from Pacific Swing Dance Foundation.
Childhood acquaintance of Jason’s and just cannot grasp this huge loss. I hope you all are safe.
hope it will helps dancers touched by fires
Stay safe
I’m not sure if you are doing the pins, but no need for one! Only want to donate.
My girlfriend who is a big Lindy hop fan and someone who has danced for a few years got me into the scene and I have absolutely loved it. Although we are based out of state, nobody deserves the devastation that comes from these natural disasters, and most definitely shouldn’t lose any activity that brings life joy.
There are no words in times like these. Sending love to the SoCal dance community that always welcomes me in.
Showing support to my fellow SoCal Lindy Hoppers during their time of need through the Fires Relief Fund.
I’m Bobby White’s mother and got the info from Jessica. Thank you for doing this.
just a litlle support for the fires in L.A.
Wildfire victims
Stay strong LA.
Love from Minnesota.
With love and hope, to dance again tomorrow
The massive fire in L.A. and the significant damage it has caused is truly heartbreaking.
I hope my small donation can be of some help.
Although I’m far away in Korea, I’m praying for everyone in L.A. to stay safe.
For those affected by LA fires
I lost my house in the the’94 Malibu fire and I know how devastating it feels. I hope this little bit helps!
I have no words for the devastation and fear you must be experiencing right now. We can only watch from a distance, hope, and send a little support to help in the meantime. Please stay safe, stay strong, and we hope to dance again soon. Sending love from Kansas.