“It is not hyperbole to say that Community Records is one of the most dynamic, thoughtful, and youth development-focused agencies I have ever worked with. Their commitment to offering young people a safe and appropriately structured space in which to create and express themselves is to be admired.”
Colleen O'Brien
Director of Youth Development
Ozone House
Ann Arbor
"The Ypsilanti District Library has collaborated with Community Records on many occasions and hopes to continue this relationship for years to come. I have a world of respect and admiration for Jesse and his team, and I am grateful that Community Records is a part of our community. If you’ve never seen and heard Community Records in action, you should. It will make your day and change your life! Their events provide a forum for artistic self-expression in our kids and teens and are bursting with creativity, artistry, affection, respect, and hope. Ypsi is a better place because of Community Records!"
--Lori Coryell
Assistant Director
Ypsilanti Public Library
“We have partnered with Community Records for over two years and have witnessed the positive effects of their mission-based programming and community service work...Their work is marred by their commitment to providing consistent, high quality education for all children.
Melissa Calabrese
Wayne Westland GEAR UP
Site Coordinator
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
“Community Records has been our partner for the past three years, providing quality programming to our youth and working collaboratively to develop a service-delivery model that exemplifies best practice in positive youth development...Community Records is a key partner in developing youth voice through the arts across all sites...We look forward to a long-standing partnership.”
Lynn Kleiman Malinoff, Ed.D., Director
Bright Futures 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Institute for the Study of Children, Families, and Communities
“Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue (FMAR) was the chosen charity to receive part of the proceeds from the sale of original children's CDs. This CD was created over a school year and FMAR witnessed first hand the effectiveness of their mission-based programming and community service work. From my experiences in working with Community Records to further promote positive artistic experiences for all in our community, I can attest to the consistently high quality of their work.”
Peter LaFramboise
Friends of Michigan Animal Rescue
Belleville, MI
"CR has worked tirelessly, sharing the tremendous power of music to help build self esteem, confidence, joy, hope and a path to the future for kids all over the community. I pose the question; how much do we value that?"
Ken Kozora
Musician, composer, arranger, educator
Ann Arbor, MI
“The Depot Town Community Development Corportation has developed a strong relationship with Community Records and has partnered with them on a number of projects. Community Records operated the childrens' tent at our annual music festival, The Michigan Roots Jamboree in Ypsilanti's Riverside Park. They did an outstanding job and were one of the highlights of our event.”
Erik Dotzauer
Executive Director
Depot Town Community Development Corporation
Ypsilanti, MI
"I still cannot believe the great times I had working with Community Records. Your organization is amazing."
Marquin Parks
Teacher & Author
Ann Arbor, MI
