***nonprofit A nonprofit does not have to have a physical sponsor if it chooses not to. It can stand on its own as long as it follows the rules for its mission and finances. ***physical sponsor A physical sponsor can allow you to operate under their umbrella, and they will assume the responsibility for compliance adherence. They may charge a fee, or they may not, for this contractual agreement. [SECT ION 9] The one worry that is now off my plate is feeling like knowing where to find funding resources is some big secret hidden behind a door I don’t have access to. I have not only learned where to find this wealth of information, but I’m also learning how to make it properly apply to me and how to implement it without risk and within compliance. Thank you @Tiffany Gaines **The Fiscal Sponsor** *Groupmuse Foundation — My strongest music + community combination I chose this one because Groupmuse puts musicians first, helps us build stronger local music communities, and supports the economic independence and sustainable careers I want to create for artists in my community. *NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship I chose this one because NYFA gives individual artists access to fiscal sponsorship, grant opportunities, and tax-deductible donations while supporting creative projects like mine that are designed to serve and empower the community. *American Composers Forum I chose this one because American Composers Forum is specifically built to support musicians and music projects, giving artists like me access to grants and tax-deductible contributions without having to create my own 501(c)(3), while offering a reasonable structure with a 6% administrative fee and a $300 minimum once I submit my project description, budget, and prospective funders.

On behalf of SS Global Media & Entertainment, I am proud to officially announce our 2026 AMP Community FYC selections for GRAMMY® consideration: @Sirap TheHybrid @Kent Wade @NyAira Collins Originally, we were only selecting ONE artist from the AMP Community. However, after reviewing the recommendations from my executive team and seeing the level of creativity, talent, commitment, and overall readiness represented, I felt there was good reason to personally commit the additional resources and expense to move forward with more than one. So instead of one, I committed to three FYC submissions from the AMP Community alone, completely separate from the artists being submitted through SS Global Entertainment. HOW THE DECISION WAS MADE As I stated in the original announcement, this was never going to be based solely on who had the best song. To eliminate my own personal bias, I removed myself from the final selection process. My executive team conducted the review and made the final selections. There was an incredible amount of talent and creativity represented. The fact that these three artists were selected does not mean others were not talented or did not submit great records. There was a lot considered. We looked at the music, creativity, originality, talent, presentation, and overall quality. But we also looked at your commitment to what we are building within AMP. Are you actively involved in the AMP Community? Are you testing and using the resources and tools we provide? Are you applying those tools to your content, marketing, music, and business? Are you completing the assignments? Are you participating when opportunities to test, learn, and develop are presented? Are you consistently showing up? Are you doing something with your music career beyond simply releasing records? Are you demonstrating through your actions that you are applying what I am teaching?

✨ FEATURED IN GRAMMY WEEKLY ✨ Through all the roadblocks and all the triumphs, I am truly grateful to see my journey and my music featured in GRAMMY WEEKLY. 💚 #DeDeShaRon #TheThrowbackKween👑🎤 #HereWeGoRemix #90rnbsoulmusic @AMP @Tiffany Gaines Thank you for my new family of true love support & ArtistVault!💞💪🏾 https://grammyweekly.com/dede-sharon-blends-90s-rb-nostalgia-with-a-fresh-sound-for-a-new-generation/

Finally! After the highs and lows just to release the album, I had to pivot again with the single. The Album is delayed- but not denied. In Devine timing!💪🏾 Until then the single it is! Let's get it, Let's Go!💃🏾🔥💞👑🎤

Richie Stonecold | Hands That Heal For my Day 25 assignment, I chose to attend the event Poetry with Purpose by HAVEN on October 16, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Greens on Tenth in Modesto. The reason I chose this event is because it aligns with my movement, Hands That Heal, perfectly. Hands That Heal is a movement that helps men transform pain, anger, and past mistakes into purpose, responsibility, and healing. We serve men who are ready to acknowledge their past, take ownership of their actions, and pursue real redemption. Through mentorship, accountability, and practical tools—especially our 30-day Better Man Project—we help men develop emotional awareness, healthier responses, and the skills needed to repair relationships and positively impact their families and communities. We believe redemption is possible when a man is willing to face himself, heal what is broken, and commit to becoming better. HAVEN (Healthy Alternatives to Violent Environments) is a nonprofit that provides comprehensive crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Stanislaus County. Their work focuses on safety, healing, accountability education, and breaking the cycle of violence for individuals and families. By attending this event, I look to network and support the exact community I’m looking to impact—men, families, and allies who believe in healing, responsibility, and restoration. Poetry with Purpose brings together survivors, artists, and allies in a space of creativity and connection. Showing up allows me to build relationships with organizations already doing important work in this space and to represent Hands That Heal as a partner committed to helping men become better leaders, fathers, and community members.