View Our Supporters

Below are some of our supporters whose generous investments fuel our long-term vision, our ability to scale as an organization, and our mission to empower young people. For more information on becoming a supporter, email Carly Gordon, Special Assistant to the President/CEO, at carly@guitarsoverguns.org.

Looking for The Label?

Members of The Label are highlighted on The Label webpage, in our annual publications, and at key events year-round.

Foundations

HELEN V. BRACH FOUNDATION
The Barry S. Sternlicht Foundation
Raphael Family Foundation
Lovett-Woodsum Foundation
Margaret & Daniel Loeb Family Foundation
Jorden Gold Foundation
Cox-Vadakan Foundation
The Howard & Paula Trienens Fund
The Lynne & Nigel Ross Charitable Trust
KENT & MARTHA SAVAGE FAMILY CHARITABLE FUND
Shippy Foundation
The Harry and Jesse Forever Fund
The Jack Tarver Family Foundation
The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation
Mammel Family Foundation
the bluhm family charitable foundation
Medina Family Foundation
Ambal, inc.

Corporate & Individual

Daniel Lewis & Valerie Dillon
MJ & Fred Wright
Nan & Buzz Kaehler
Leslie Miller Saiontz
Barbara Garrett
Bob & Kathy Bernstein
scott & beckI etzler
wynn & jeff adam
cindy wallace & allen moseley
Juliana Newman Fernandez & Eric Newman
Brownwen Rutter
Tanner Lee
James Ansin
Hear Us Roar
Heide Buckman
Mark Osmond
Niki Drever
Ryan Knowells

Government

Office of Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. – Illinois' 17th District
Office of Senator Mattie Hunter – Illinois' 3rd District
Office of Senator Robert Peters – Illinois' 13th District

Program Services

Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

M-Power Mental Health Partners

Community, Collaboration, & in-Kind

Mike Bittel
The Bridge Miami
Jeff Weil
Gibson Showroom

D. Shim

Music Production & Engineering 

D. Shim is a Miami-based music producer, engineer, and founder of Vibe Out Studios. A graduate of Full Sail University’s Recording Arts program, he has worked with artists like Kelly Rowland, Ball Greezy, Trick Daddy, Mike Smiff, and Fredo Bang. His music has also been featured in films such as Cuzo The Movie and The Wrong Kind of Love, as well as on major radio stations including 103.5 The Beat, 99 Jamz, Power 96, and OVO Radio.

Beyond the studio, D. Shim is passionate about giving back. He has led workshops, music production camps, networking events, showcases, and mentorship programs. He strives to empower young creatives to explore their talents and see music as both a form of expression and a possible career.