October Newsletter

“Creating Change through the Power of the Arts”
A New PFO Teen:
Ashelyn Galloway

My first experience with PFO was the 2009 Songwriting Competition. I entered on a whim, not really knowing what to expect.
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A Parent’s
Perspective: Tracy Grubbs

It was 2006 and I’d just heard about this new service/theater thing for teens…Playing for Others. Morgan, my oldest daughter, was 14 and had been involved in theater…(Read More)



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Moment by Moment
Jen Band, Executive Director

As we move into year four of PFO, we continue to make changes to better the organization, the buddy program, the Committee Experience, the Arts Experiences and ultimately the celebratory Arts Festival Weekend. (Read More)



Teens Take the Lead
As Playing For Others heads into its fourth season, it is growing and changing faster than anyone could have ever imagined. One of these exciting new changes is the formation of the Teen Executive Committee, or the A-Team. (Read More)



Communities Form at PFO Retreat Weekend
“The retreat was the perfect way to start the year,” exclaimed Sarah Atwell, a senior just beginning her Playing for Others journey. “I met tons of new people that I’m sure are going to be great friends.” (Read More)