Earth Angel Worldwide expands music and education mission across major U.S. cities

Atlanta nonprofit Earth Angel Worldwide says it is growing programs that blend music, education, mentorship and environmental stewardship across Metro Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, New York and Los Angeles. The expansion includes school partnerships, studio training and youth career-readiness initiatives aimed at helping artists, students and families build skills and opportunity.

Why it matters: - Earth Angel Worldwide is broadening a model that combines creative training, mentorship and environmental learning for young people and families. - The nonprofit says the work is designed to build career pathways in music, media, business and the creative industries. - Net proceeds from Mali Wilson’s debut album, Retro in Real Time, support the organization’s camps, masterclasses and artist development programs. - The nonprofit is inviting donations, volunteers, sponsorships and partnerships to scale its programs.

What happened: - Earth Angel Worldwide, an Atlanta-based 501(c)(3), said it is continuing a mission that began in 2006 through music, education, mentorship and environmental stewardship. - The organization is led by Grammy-nominated producer, singer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Mali Wilson, formerly Malissa “Mali” Hunter, and business leader Eric D. Wilson. - Earth Angel Worldwide operates from two Metro Atlanta campuses, including its headquarters on a former multi-acre Montessori school campus and StoneWood Studios, home of the School of Sound. - The nonprofit says its outreach is growing across Metro Atlanta, Metro Chicago, Miami, New York City and Los Angeles. - In Illinois, community leader Evonda Fulton is helping expand the organization’s presence in Waukegan, North Chicago and the greater Chicagoland region.

The details: - Earth Angel Worldwide offers recording camps, artist development, masterclasses and hands-on studio experiences. - Participants learn from Grammy Award-winning producers and engineers, accomplished songwriters and other music professionals. - The nonprofit also provides environmental education, gardening, wellness programming, outdoor learning and entrepreneurship initiatives. - Earth Angel Worldwide’s Future Heroes program works with middle and high schools to introduce students to careers in music, business, entrepreneurship, media and the creative industries. - Future Heroes emphasizes leadership, financial literacy, communication, teamwork and career readiness. - The organization also supports Spill the Honey, an initiative focused on unity, service and respectful dialogue through music and community engagement. - Eric D. Wilson brings more than two decades of experience in banking, financial services, entrepreneurship and economic development, and provides strategic leadership and financial stewardship for the nonprofit. - Wilson said, “Our mission has always been bigger than music.” - Wilson added that the goal is for every person who enters the organization’s doors to discover purpose, develop gifts and make a contribution. - Earth Angel Worldwide says it was built to create safe recording, educational and artistic environments where talent and opportunity can grow.

Between the lines: - The mix of studio access, school partnerships and wellness programming suggests Earth Angel Worldwide is positioning itself as a year-round youth development platform, not just a music nonprofit. - The expansion into multiple cities points to a strategy built around local community partners and donor support rather than a single-site model. - Linking album sales to program funding gives the organization another revenue stream tied directly to its mission.

What's next: - Earth Angel Worldwide is seeking additional donors, volunteers, sponsors and philanthropic partners. - The organization says it will continue expanding programs, school collaborations and creative camps across its current markets. - More information is available at EarthAngelWorldwide.org, and Retro in Real Time is available at MaliWilson.com.