Dear Supporters, Partners, and Friends,
As we reflect on an extraordinary year, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support, enthusiasm, and belief in Sing and Speak 4 Kids (SS4Kids). Together, we have made significant strides toward empowering children with delayed speech development through the power of music, science, and technology.
We’ve expanded our team with wonderful dedicated people:
- Xandria Jaravata
- Alesia Alexander
- Andrew Mendoza
And our intern team has grown as well:
- Abbey Shanahan
- Olivia Haines
- Anna Wohlberg
- Julianna Winfree
Celebrating 2024: Milestones and Success Stories
This year brought incredible achievements, opportunities, and growth:
- VITAL Prize Challenge Winner: With immense pride, SS4Kids received Second Place in the National Science Foundation’s VITAL Prize Challenge, securing $220,000 to advance our program. Your belief in our mission propelled us to innovate and expand access to children historically excluded from educational opportunities.
- New Mobile App Launch in January 2025: We are thrilled to announce the SS4Kids app will soon be available on the Apple App Store and Google Play! Play anywhere, anytime—no constant internet connection needed.
- Flexible Plans for 2025: We listened to your feedback and are introducing tiered membership plans to meet diverse needs:
- Basic Plan ($9.99/month): Fun and easy access for individual users.
- Premium Plan ($19.99/month): Includes progress tracking for developmental growth.
- Institutional Licensing: Customized solutions for schools and clinics.
Building Community and Partnerships
From resource fairs to national events, our team connected with families, clinicians, educators, and investors to build meaningful relationships. Highlights include:
- Autism Investor Summit: Showcasing SS4Kids to leaders driving innovation in autism services.
- Westside Regional Center Events: Engaging families and service providers to spread the benefits of our game.
- NAMM 2024 Conference: Inspiring conversations with musical legends like Victor Wooten and creative change-makers like Frank Fitzpatrick.
Looking Ahead: 2025 and Beyond
We enter 2025 with renewed purpose and a bold vision: to continue scaling SS4Kids, reaching more families, and transforming lives. With your continued partnership, we will:
- Launch new songs and interactive features.
- Expand our impact within schools, clinics, and organizations nationwide.
- Foster community engagement and drive innovation in speech development.
Thank You from the Entire SS4Kids Team
Your support fuels our mission to make speech development accessible, engaging, and life-changing for every child.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright, harmonious New Year ahead!
With gratitude and excitement,
David Sonnenschein
CEO, Sing and Speak 4 Kids
Annie Goeke
CMO, Sing and Speak 4 Kids