Life Enriched Through Music
In June 2018, our Co-Founder and Chairperson of the Board Dr. Joanna Cooper was given the Jefferson Award by CBS San Francisco for outstanding volunteerism. The news clip below from KPIX-5 shows Dr. Cooper's interview as well as our music therapist at work at the Ed Roberts Campus.
2023 Homem Community Music Award
from the Etude Club of Berkeley
Presented to Maya's Music Therapy Fund
2018 Jefferson Award
from the Jefferson Awards Foundation
Presented to Dr. Joanna Cooper
2014 Certificate of Appreciation
from City of Richmond, Mayor Gayle McLaughlin
Presented to Maya’s Music Therapy Fund
2011 Special Recognition Award
from the Developmental Disabilities Council of Contra Costa
Presented to Titia Martin-Nagel
2009 Certificate of Appreciation
from the City of Richmond
Presented to Titia Martin-Nagel
2008 Certificate of Recognition
from the Richmond Recreation Department
Presented to Titia Martin-Nagel
2002 You Make A Difference Award
from West Contra Costa Unified School District Community Advisory Committee
Presented to Titia Martin-Nagel
On June 8, 2011, the Developmental Disabilities Council of Contra Costa presented Titia Martin-Nagel with a Special Recognition Award for her continued involvement and commitment to the improvement of services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. She was nominated by the mother of a participant of one of her music therapy groups, who was impressed with Titia's work with her daughter at the annual Spring Music Festival. The award given by the Disabilities Council was accompanied by a Certificate of Recognition from the California State Assembly, a Certificate of Recognition from the California State Senate, and a Certificate of Special Recognition from the U.S. House of Representatives.
"Thank you for always providing such joy through music!" - MMTF client attendant