
Evolving, Pivoting & Effort
Beats 4 Hope was founded by Alex and Monica in 2016 and has provided a unique platform of events for the music community and everyday people to unite for a cause. Our mission is to empower individuals, communities, and organizations through the power of music, art and people. We strive to amplify the voices of those most in need and to foster collaborations that want to support humanity with a creative expression.
We have also learned it takes people power to make the magic happen. We can create the event but still takes people getting involved to make a difference.
Monica Martines, Co-Chief of Beats4Hope,
is a registered dietitian, national board-certified health and wellness, and fitness instructor who is deeply passionate about empowering others to live their best lives. Her clinical and fitness experiences have fueled her commitment to helping those in need, as she has firsthand knowledge of the detrimental effects of unhealthy eating, poor food quality, and their long-term consequences. She understands that these issues not only impact individuals but also have far-reaching effects on the community as a whole. When she's not in her clinical practice or teaching classes, you'll find her connecting with donors and spreading the Beats4Hope mission online, driven by her belief in the power of healthy living to transform lives and communities.
Alex Mejia / Co-Chief Executive Director -
Being from the Bay Area, Mejia has a strong musical bond with the 90's era of the People Station, which motivated him to use his talents to serve the community. For over three decades, Mejia has been DJing events and bringing together a team of Super All-Star DJs and artists to support and raise funds for communities in need. He is also fostering a sense of togetherness within the music community. For Mejia, it has always been a priority to combine food, dance, and charitable giving as a way to give back to the community in an enjoyable manner.
U don't know until you try..
Some of the stand out projects have come from listening to the needs of our community and being open to think outside of the box to make a difference with our contributors.

Hip Hop Saves Lives
This song and project truly is a blessing from Speech and Arrested Development.

Nasty Nes
Salute to the Legend Nasty Nes who recently passed. Before he passed he stated he wanted to help the community by donating his revised artwork for social good in helping food banks.

Shock G / Humpty Hump
This design is created by Shomari Smith of Oakland, Ca. This collaboration came from a conversation with Shomari stating, "I would like my art to go past the canvas. So connected Shomari, with Digital Undergrounds front man Money B and collectively we support The East Oakland Collective. We promote the sale of this shirt to help the EOC. The dj community really stepped up on this one.
Beats4Hope uplifts communities by providing strength, kindness, and life-saving support to those in need. True hometown heroes, they bring hope when it's needed most.
— Adan Alonzo
Building with the community

2016 - 2018
3 Annual events supporting The Make a Wish Greater Bay Area feating artist and DJs: Lisa Lisa, Tony, Toni, Tone, Pete Escovedo, Mind Motion, Pam the Funkstress, Dj Lazy Boy and more.
Raised Funds for: Make A Wish, Youth Aid, Purple Pam Foundation, Freedom From 4 Walls, Hurrican Relief in Puerto Rico

2019
We begin to expand our reach and pivot to support multiple organizations helping the community.
LavaMae, Purple Pam Foundation, Brava Theater Center, Sun Rise Homeless Shelter, Alameda County Community Food Bank

2020 - 2021
We Build our first online merchandise store to help for social good and bring aboard a community of djs to make a difference.
We begin to shift our focus from IRL to Online and special fundraising events. As we begin to help organizations raise funds for the effort they have to make direct impact.
Donations: LavaMae, Silicon Valley Second Harvest Food Bank, Hope of The Valley, Food Bank NYC, Mask for Farm Workers, Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, Alameda Food BankSamaritan House, Care For The Homeless nYC, LA Food Bank, Latinas Contra Cacer Center, Alameda County Community Food Bank, Feeding Illionis Food Bank, Purple Pam Foundation, Clevland Clinic, Ambracing Autism
Abode

2022 - 2023
We begin to inspire more people to give back to their communites through streaming and win the 2022 Twitch Tv philanthropy award.
Donations made to: Purple Pam Foundation, Gamers Outreach, Surfrider Foundation LA, The Science Academy STEM Magnet Environmental Club, LavaMeaX, Alameda County Community Food Bank, Embracing Autisum Services, Food Bank NYC, Silicon Valley Second Harvest Food Bank, Samaritain House, City Relief

2024
Merch with a Purpose
Donations: Positive Impact International, East Oakand Collective, Purple Pam Foundation, Alameda County Community Food Bank, Lymphoma & Leukemia Society , LA Food Bank, Lymphoma & Leukema Society, Feeding America , Beats For A Cure, Abode , Sunnyvale Community Services, Hearts For Humanity, Girls and Boys Club San Leandro, The Foundation For Hispanic Education, Ecumencial Hunger prgram, One Warm Coat
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