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Sessions at CVR Expands to Toms River

Musicians on a Mission announces winter lineups.

TOMS RIVER, NJ - Musicians on a Mission is expanding their support of Sessions at CVR to include the Center for Vocational Rehabilitation's (CVR) Toms River facility. Musicans on a Mission began supporting Sessions at CVR this past fall and, thus far, more than a dozen musical acts have performed at CVR's headquarters in Eatontown. Sessions at CVR are lunch hour performances for the special needs participants at CVR. Musicians on a Mission is assisting CVR as part of their efforts to raise awareness and create connections through the power of music. CVR launched Sessions at CVR as a way to increase socialization opportunities for their special needs participants. 

“Sessions at CVR has been a tremendous success," said Travis Johnson, Marketing and Activities Coordinator at CVR. "Our participants look forward to the shows and each week is a unique and positive experience driven by the wonderful artists from Musicians on a Mission. The concerts have been everything that we could have ever hoped for. We cannot thank Musicans on a Mission enough for their continued support, and now expansion of the program." 

Sessions at CVR Winter Lineup 
11/14 Don Lee 
11/21 Cliff Bloodgood
12/5 Alex English
12/12 Dan Toye
12/19 Michael Brett
1/9 Kevin McGowan 
1/16 James Dalton
1/23 Jim Crawford
1/30 Gary Phillips

Sessions at CVR - Toms River Winter Lineup
12/20 John Thompson 
1/10 Artie Rosse
1/24 Bobby D and Patty Tracy

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For further information about “Sessions at CVR,” please contact Travis Johnson Phone: 732-544-1800 ext 230       E-mail: tjohnson@cvrus.org 


Musicians who wish to participate in a future edition of “Sessions at CVR,” please contact Brenda Wirth
E-mail: musiciansonamission@gmail.com 

Founded in 1954, the Center for Vocational Rehabilitation (CVR) has provided what people with disabilities need most for their self-respect and the esteem of others: WORK. CVR facilitates personal growth and helps bring dignity and respect to the people it serves through a variety of vocational and partial-care rehabilitation programs. For more information about CVR, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, please visit: http://cvrus.org

Musicians on a Mission was founded to utilize the power of music to create connection and inspire giving. Musicians on a Mission seeks to raise awareness and funds for local charitable organizations and support the local music community by creating opportunities for musicians to connect, share, and make a difference through their music. For more information about Musicians on a Mission, please visit:http://musiciansonamission.org

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