and behind-the-scenes contributors. It operates the Blues Hall of Fame Museum, which offers permanent and rotating exhibits, interactive displays, and archives focused on blues recordings, literature, and artists. The Blues Foundation administers the HART Fund to assist blues musicians with medical and related needs, and it has operated emergency relief efforts for musicians in crisis. Its education initiatives include Blues in the Schools and Generation Blues scholarships, which connect young people and students with blues instruction and resources. The foundation also maintains an international network of affiliated blues societies and offers memberships that engage fans and industry participants in its programs and voting processes.