Chris Ryan and family in Pepsi grant contest
Chris Ryan, a musician who regularly plays local coffeehouses, including Highland’s It’s A Grind, and four members of his family are currently engaged in Pepsi’s grant contest.
Chris Ryan, 19, from Grand Terrace, California fits the classic definition of a singer-songwriter; a musician who composes and sings his own music including lyrics and melodies.
At 16, Chris released his own CD independently; utilizing his boutique management company’s networking and social media marketing to get the word out. His CD, “Colors” is available on iTunes and at Best Buy, San Bernardino – where the music store management team has partnered with him on several occasions for in-store shows.
Ryan’s latest endeavor - partnering with his management company, Take 2 Productions; in the running for a Pepsi Grant. They want to launch a free music/art program for youth in the Inland Empire. The goal is to motivate kids to utilize the talents they have and provide mentors and education about career/college opportunities available.
Chris, his mom, and sister, Janae opened their home to young adults who needed a helping hand in 2005. The house became an official non-profit, Open Arms in 2007. Janae is in the running for a 50K grant to open the house again (it was shut down in 2009 due to lack of funding). They need the public’s help – all it takes is a little time to vote each day.
Vote online. Chris Ryan is http://www.refresheverything.com/inspiremusicproject; Janae Johnson is http://www.refresheverything.com/openarms1; Sharon Wisner is http://www.refresheverything.com/ruthelizabethproject; Dale Wisner -http://www.refresheverything.com/retreathouse.
Chris Ryan will perform at Best Buy, San Bernardino, on Dec. 1 at 5 p.m.
Chris Ryan, 19, from Grand Terrace, California fits the classic definition of a singer-songwriter; a musician who composes and sings his own music including lyrics and melodies.
At 16, Chris released his own CD independently; utilizing his boutique management company’s networking and social media marketing to get the word out. His CD, “Colors” is available on iTunes and at Best Buy, San Bernardino – where the music store management team has partnered with him on several occasions for in-store shows.
Ryan’s latest endeavor - partnering with his management company, Take 2 Productions; in the running for a Pepsi Grant. They want to launch a free music/art program for youth in the Inland Empire. The goal is to motivate kids to utilize the talents they have and provide mentors and education about career/college opportunities available.
Chris’ family has four grants in the Pepsi Competition. His sister, grandmother and grandfather all have projects in the running. His family has been reaching out to their communities for years.
Chris, his mom, and sister, Janae opened their home to young adults who needed a helping hand in 2005. The house became an official non-profit, Open Arms in 2007. Janae is in the running for a 50K grant to open the house again (it was shut down in 2009 due to lack of funding). They need the public’s help – all it takes is a little time to vote each day.
Vote online. Chris Ryan is http://www.refresheverything.com/inspiremusicproject; Janae Johnson is http://www.refresheverything.com/openarms1; Sharon Wisner is http://www.refresheverything.com/ruthelizabethproject; Dale Wisner -http://www.refresheverything.com/retreathouse.
Chris Ryan will perform at Best Buy, San Bernardino, on Dec. 1 at 5 p.m.
