Helping ‘grandfamilies’ raise grandchildren by providing resources for their immediate needs, food, financial, legal and emotional support.

Catch a ride on the music train through a joy filled festival of songs for the season with singer/children’s entertainer Allison DeSalvo and Friends at World of Song’s 17th “Thanks & Giving” Benefit. Come sing and dance along for this year’s charity, “Gratitude 4 Grandparents” (G4G) in appreciation of grandparents and the essential role they play in our lives. Accompanied by the guitarist Derek Chafin, percussionist John Patriarca and vocalist Christa Basilevsky, DeSalvo performs a lively, interactive mix of traditional and original tunes from folk to Americana celebrating family, autumn wonders, with animal fun, a pop-up turkey and lots more. She’ll be joined by other special guests, Swarthmore’s own banjo virtuoso Stephen DiBonaventura, two young sister violinists, and an aspiring child author sharing by video her inspired story “Love Is Everywhere”. All proceeds go to “Gratitude 4 Grandparents”, as featured on the PBS Newshour, a 501c3 serving ‘grandfamilies’ in Delaware county and beyond by providing for their immediate needs giving essential supplies, food, gifts during the holidays, financial, legal and emotional support in raising their grandchildren. Learn more at www.gratitude4grandparents.com. This annual event gets kids helping other kids in need promoting gratitude in the spirit of ‘thanks & giving’! 

Geared for ages 2 – 10 years. All Welcome. Advance Tickets Online: $20 one adult & child, Day of Concert $25, $5 each additional person. Infants Free. Program also includes face-painting, craft time, food and refreshments. Reservations & Ticket Information at www.worldofsong.com.  Location: Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081.