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.

As a team, we have already made significant contributions since 2009 to:

Abode Homeless Shelter, Alameda County Food Bank, Alameda Food Bank, American Diabetes Association, Brava Theater Center, SF, Care For The Homeless NYC, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, City Relief, NYC, Cleveland Clinic, Feeding America, Feeding Illinois Food Bank, Food Bank of New York City, Food Bank RGV, TX, Freedom From, 4 Walls.org, Hope of The Valley, Houston Food Bank, Hurricane Relief in Puerto Rico, LA Regional Food Bank, Latinas Contra Cancer Center, LavamaeX, Los Angeles LGBT Center, Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area, Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, Mask Drive for Underserved Communities in The Bay, New Alternatives NYC, Oakland Children's Hospital (Cancer Center), One Warm Coat, Purple Pam Foundation, Inc, Samaritan House, Save the Children.org, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Second Harvest Food Bank Silicon Valley, Second Harvest Heartland (MN, SF Marin Food Bank, Sunrise Homeless Shelter, Surfrider LA, Susan G. Komen, Texas Storm 2021 Relief, The Center SF LGBTQ, Toys for Tots - Los Angeles, Torres Community Shelter, Vessler Cancer Research, Victims of the Northern and Southern California wildfires, When The Music Stops, Youth Aid Relief, Beats for a cure, Project Ropa, Homeless Children's Network, Larkin Street Youth Services, Boys and Girls Club of San Leandro, Abode, Santa Clara County Food Bank, East Oakland Collective, Positive Impact International, Feeding America, Alameda County Food Bank, LA Regional, County Food Bank, Project Ropa, Saint Francis Center Los Angeles, Keep Youth Doing Something, Polly's Project, Sharkey’s Family Foundation, Beats For A Cure, Abode, Girls and Boys Club of San Leandro, Larkin Street Youth, Sunnyvale Community Services, Colorado Coalition, The Delores Project, Hearts of Humanity, WCCS Hope, Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center & The Denver Coalition for the Homeless.

Beats 4 Hope Board Members are not compensated and all the funds generated at our events or shop go to charity. We are currently seeking in-kind and financial donations, sponsorships, and grants. If you are passionate about helping out our cause and making a difference, let's set up a meeting. Beats 4 Hope is a non-profit 501(c)(3)

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.