empowering underserved communities through music's education and inspiration
Our Story
The Widespread Hope Foundation (WHF) is established in loving memory of Zachary Wolfe Pressman. Our mission is to empower underserved communities through musical education and inspiration.
On February 1st, 2016 Tucker Lyons and dear friend Zachary Pressman were in a tragic car accident. This foundation is based on Tucker's hope and commitment to keep Zachary's spirit alive while helping as many people as possible.
Music connects all of us, transcending across race, age, gender, and culture. Music makes the best days better, and the worst days surmountable. Life is truly better with music playing in the background. Our goal is to enable as many people to benefit from the sensation of music as possible.
We've partnered with SAFE Alternative to understand how music can have the most impact on underserved communities. Once we fine tune our model, we'll look to scale to other organizations and allow leaders in the communities to apply for grants.
Stay tuned for specific fundraisers and events to come. Until then, you can help by joining us or donating here in supporting our mission.
Why 'Widespread Hope'?
Zach’s favorite band was Widespread Panic. Some of the best memories of our lives were shared with Zach at live concerts. In Zach’s eyes, a live concert was the best place to be on earth. Zach’s ability to make everyone around him happy at any moment is our inspiration to live our mission of spreading positive energy and hope.
We wish to spread love all around the world. We know music has the power to help in so many ways. Without hope and faith our foundation would not be possible.
If you would like to donate instruments, time, or other non-monetary resources, please contact us.
For monetary donations please click the button below to find out more.
Zachary Wolfe Pressman was an individual who always had a way of turning heads whenever he walked into a room. His character shined brighter than the stars and he constantly radiated his love and energy over everyone. Zach brought joy, comfort, laughter, and happiness, to friends, family, and even complete strangers; often through his passion for music. His love for music was just as strong as it was for his family and friends.
You could frequently hear him screaming, “If you've got love in your heart, shout it out!” just to get people excited at shows or even just hanging out on the couch. And at any moment you could find Zach planning the next concert/festival, recapping with friends about previous shows, watching live performances on YouTube, or simply just jammin’ out; typically to Widespread Panic.
Zach gifted us with his presence for 24 years, all the while being a loving son, caring friend, and a hardworking individual. He lived fast, experiencing the world in a way that was unique to only himself; Zach was truly one of a kind. His recipe for life is simple; love everyone, always have fun, and most of all, just be yourself.
If you would like to donate instruments, time, or other non-monetary resources, please contact us.
For monetary donations please click the button below to find out more.
Events
June 21st is the day in which the sun reaches its highest peak, creating the longest day. Let us come together and join in on the light, to maximize the power of love and HOPE through music.
Come join Widespread Hope Foundation & Satisfied Entertainment to start the Widespread Panic Red Rocks Weekend properly with all of your friends and family!
This is a charitable event in which all proceeds will go to Widespread Hope Foundation.The Widespread Hope Foundation (WHF) was established in loving memory of Zachary Wolfe Pressman. Our mission is to empower underserved communities through musical education and inspiration. In order to do this we create musical programs, as well as donate instruments to different groups, organizations, and schools. We aim is to spread hope through music in order to impact lives in a positive manor; while keeping the spirit, love, and energy of Zachary flowing through it all.
We are proud to be partnered with SAFE Alternative run by Van Brooks. Proceeds will go directly towards developing their music program and others like it.
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ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE WIDESPREAD HOPE FOUNDATION
Shirts
Heather Grey Shirt
This is our original t-shirt!
The HEATHER GREY SHIRT is a Next Level Tri-blend 25% Cotton shirt material. It is extremely soft and comfortable. A perfect casual shirt to wear when relaxing or being active.
$25
SIZES: xs, small, medium, large, xl, and xxl
Heather Black Shirt
Brave Friend Logo on side!
The HEATHER BLACK SHIRT is a Next Level Tri-blend 25% Cotton shirt material. It is extremely soft and comfortable. A perfect casual shirt to wear when relaxing or being active.
$25
SIZES: xs, small, medium, large, xl, and xxl
Hats
All Black Hat
Charcoal front and charcoal mesh back
The all black hat features the WHF logo on the front left panel of the hat. All hats are Richardson trucker hats.
ONE SIZE FITS ALL
$25
Black & White Hat
Charcoal front and white mesh back
The black and white hat features the WHF logo on the front left panel of the hat. All hats are Richardson trucker hats.
ONE SIZE FITS ALL
$25
Combos
Shirt + Hat Combo
This is a combo package.
Save $5 when you buy a shirt and hat together
Our shirts are Next Level Tri-blend 25% Cotton shirt material. They are extremely soft and comfortable. A perfect casual shirt to wear when relaxing or being active. Select Grey or Black colors. Select an all black or black and white trucker hat.
SHIRTS
SIZES: xs, small, medium, large, xl, and xxl
COLORS: Heather Grey, Heather Black
HATS
SIZES: One size fits all
COLORS: All Black, Black & White
