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Are you or someone you know a musician or music industry worker who has OHP?
On October 22nd, 2026, JWF is providing in-person support with OHP changes ahead. Please read more here and tell your music friends!
Melanie’s Monthly Program Update: Taking Action with Preventive Support
For 16 years, JWF's Musician Health & Services Program has been our local music community's safety net during health-related hardships, providing financial assistance with living and medical expenses along with navigation to additional resources.
A Season of Music, Community, and Care
JWF's Year-End Campaign Begins with a letter from our Founder
Steele Legacy
A one-of-a-kind recording project captures the music, magic, and love of LaRhonda and Mark Steele.
Meet Melanie
Hey there, I’m Melanie, lead navigator for the JWF Musician Health & Services Program. Now that I’ve been with the organization for 11 years, it seems like a good time to introduce myself and share a bit about how I got here!
Musicians healing musicians
The JWF Musician Health & Services Program has launched Music Makers, a one-of-a-kind support group for musicians and music industry workers.
PEOPLE BEHIND THE MUSIC: Selections from the JWF Artist Portrait Project
This fall, The Old Church Concert Hall and the Jeremy Wilson Foundation will present PEOPLE BEHIND THE MUSIC: Selections from the JWF Artist Portrait Project, the first public exhibition of photographs from an ongoing visual record celebrating the musicians and music community workers who shape the cultural life of Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Welcome to her backyard!
The Jeremy Wilson Foundation is delighted that Julia has brought all those skills and interests to the JWF Board – and that she has offered to host the JWF Small Circle Series house concerts at her home.
The Backyard Jamboree, aka Doug Fest, aka The Summer Waltz, aka the hottest BBQ of the season.
My first event with the Jeremy Wilson Foundation went by three names: The Backyard Jamboree, aka Doug Fest, aka The Summer Waltz. Hosted by Doug Saulter and Liz Robbins, this beautiful backyard bash had everything you could want for a day in the sun: music, friends, dancing, food, and, of course, a sacrificial tribute.
Meet Veronica
My name is Veronica Mork, and I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Marketing and Communications Coordinator at the Jeremy Wilson Foundation. I’m absolutely stoked to be here, and excited for the opportunity to support the Musician Health & Services Program by bringing a fresh perspective to the JWF.

