Dr. Lydia A. Woods, EdD, MDiv, M.A.C.E., is the founder & CEO of Drum Arizona, Inc., a non-profit organization, formed to provide communities with the experience of African Djembe and Native American style drumming.
Current medical research indicates that drumming has many health benefits. The goal of Drum Arizona is to promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing through a dynamic drumming experience.
Throughout the year, Drum Arizona partners with volunteers in senior communities for charitable projects. These include:
Through each event, Drum Arizona seeks to provide a way to support the emotional, psychological and spiritual healing process of individuals and the community. We endeavor to inspire visions of hope!
In 2019 – 2020, Drum Arizona, Inc,. is seeking to give away 1,000 Native American style drums to children in foster homes in Peoria, Glendale, Surprise, El Mirage and Sun City (approximately 500 certified foster families). The children will have the opportunity to participate in a community drum circle and afterward, they will receive their own hand painted Native American style frame drum or African Djembe drum, drum beater and drum bag. The children can then explore ways to share their drumming with others or just drum for relaxation, stress reduction, and self-expression.
Volunteers are needed to make, paint and/or distribute drums to children living in foster homes. Call Dr. Lydia A. Woods at 623-219-9143 or click here to send her an email.
