The JustChange Ottawa board is excited to announce that the latest $1,000 grant is going to Ottawa Rock Camp for Girls, an organization that uses music as a vehicle for empowerment for self-identifying girls. Their flagship event is a rock camp where participants learn an instrument, join a band, and showcase their achievements at a concert. They also host monthly jam sessions, where girls have access to studio space to practice their music.
Tiffanie Tri, one of Rock Camp’s leaders, explains how their project seeks to empower girls through music. “We create a safe space for girls of all economic means and races so that they can build self-confidence. We are always looking for ways to reduce barriers to access to learning and playing music.” Their newest project aims to do just that.
The JustChange grant will go towards setting up a new music instrument library and jam space. “The goal is to increase our reach and impact in the community,” Tri explains. “We want to improve access to instruments and studio space, and maybe even introduce a new venue for our Rock Camp.”
Ultimately, Rock Camp for Girls wants to increase diversity and inclusion in the Ottawa music scene. And to that we say “rock on!”
The Rock Camp for Girls team is passionate about their project, and they want to tell you all about. Come learn more and ‘jam’ with us at JustDrinks this Thursday, February 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pressed Cafe, 750 Gladstone Ave.