S.I.N.G.
S.I.N.G. FOUNDATION
S.I.N.G. Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Las Vegas, Nevada. S.I.N.G. stands for Save and Inspire the Next Generation. Our goal is to mold a new breed of musicians and artists who, thru mentorship, will become positive role models for our kids—the next generation.
The founder, Leon Patillo aka Mr. Leon, used to be the lead singer for the group Santana but decided to go solo and became a world-renowned Christian artist with gold and platinum albums and Grammy nominations. He has always had a heart for kids and have helped place over a thousand homeless kids into good, loving homes thru Koinonia Foster Homes Organization.
When he moved to Las Vegas, he met the General Manager of Findlay Toyota who has the same vision for the community and together, they collaborated on a concert called Rise Above. The objective of this concert is to let kids know that no matter what kind of situation they’re in, they could always Rise Above it!
Prior to that, Mr. Leon connected with GVBC to do a song for the American Heart Association which they performed for the participants of the American Heart Walk.
S.I.N.G.’s next project was a talent contest for kids, age 8-18. There were several preliminary rounds before the finals, which were held at the Findlay Toyota Showroom. The winners won cash, an opportunity to perform with Mr. Leon and be on the CD called You Begin Again.
Most of the songs on the CD were inspirational in nature but the most popular was a song called PS 23 with lyrics that we want kids to memorize since it is about Psalm 23 – “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures…”
Mr. Leon also visited charter and high schools to do the Rise Above Bullying Assemblies where he gave a presentation on how kids can use their gifts and turn them into gold.
A quote from Mr. Leon: “Our goal is to see the moral fiber in our youth. As a musician, I feel a sense of responsibility to do something about it. We have an opportunity to plant new seeds of decency and honor so this next generation can be inspired toward a more positive future…Just like someone took the time to pour into our lives, I would like to do the same for the next generation thru S.I.N.G.”
“Save a child, you save a life—save a gifted child, you save a generation.”
PRESENT PROJECTS
1. OUTREACH CONCERTS
I promised our Lord decades ago, that I would love Him and love those around me. It continues to be a wonderful journey of seeing thousands and thousands, maybe even millions at this point, be saved and inspired by the songs written through me. Over the years we have affected multi-nationalities and age groups, spanning from grandchild to grandparents.
My concert presentations have always been as a solo artist but just recently, I have joined forces with my long-time friends from the Machaira Band. We did our first gig together in a secular venue and it became obvious to us then, that this would be a great way to “catch fish.” We’re calling the event, The Journey from Santana to Hosanna, where I give a dialogue in between songs to explain the transition.
We will sing popular Santana songs, then give my testimony, followed by popular Christian songs and end it with an invitation.
We will also invite kids to perform a song with me called PS 23 (Psalm 23) so they could memorize the chorus which we pray will plant a seed that will germinate in their heart. It goes, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures…”
Here is an example of how we are using the song with kids.
If you would like to host us to do an outreach for you, please CONTACT US.
2. MOVIE PROJECT
Join Us in Supporting “All In” – A Film to Help Save Young Lives
I’m Gayla Prewitt, and I represent Leon. He asked me to share details about our tax-deductible crowdfunding campaign for the film project All In.
In 2011, after leaving Santana and relocating to Las Vegas, Leon founded the S.I.N.G. Foundation (Save and Inspire the Next Generation). While originally focused on providing music opportunities for kids, the foundation quickly turned its attention to the growing issue of bullying and suicide. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death among children aged 10-14, which is why Leon is passionate about this new film.
All In is based on Leon’s real-life experiences and is told through the perspective of Sue, a 14-year-old girl in his after-school arts program. After a suicide attempt, Sue experiences a life-threatening out-of-body moment that vividly illustrates the harsh realities of this tragedy. We believe this powerful scene will dissuade children from glorifying suicide.
We are thrilled to have producer and director Sean McNamara (known for Soul Surfer and Reagan) involved in the project, which we believe will amplify its potential impact.
If you’d like to help, donations can be made through our fundraising site: https://moviebank.tv/product/all-in/ or by mailing a check to Movie Bank, P.O. Box 7735, Goodyear, AZ 85338, with “MB3818, All In film project” in the memo line. We’re also happy to arrange a time for you to speak directly with Leon about the project. Please feel free to contact me directly at (417) 777-1132 or through the office at (417) 326-2853 if you’d like to discuss further.
We would be honored to have you join us in making a difference through All In. As a contributor, your name will be featured in the credits of the film as part of your lasting legacy.
Thank you so much for considering this opportunity. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Warm regards, Gayla Prewitt Direct: (417) 777-1132 Office: (417) 326-2853
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