American Youth Symphony received a grant to support their Share-A-Stand musical mentorship outreach program.  The program offers AYS orchestra members opportunities to gain valuable teaching experience and provide much needed support to music teachers in three Title-1 schools in Granada Hills, East LA and Watts. They work with over 300 middle school music students aged 11-14.  The AYS musicians hone their mentorship, teaching and leadership skills while simultaneously supporting the learning objectives of the music teachers with regards to mastering state standards in music performance.  The American Youth Symphony’s mission is to inspire the future of classical music by providing advanced training to virtuosic young musicians and exceptional, innovative free concerts to the Los Angeles community.  

To learn more about other recipients click here.

“Team Prime Time’s Virtual Station! We took elements from our after school program and digitized it for you to view at your convenience. Find a resource, hone your skills, win a challenge or get Bruin fit- the Prime Time Way, alongside our amazing staff and supporters.”

Click here to join in on their digital experience. 

Access Books founder and executive director, Dr. Rebecca Constantino, was just on the Kelly Clarkson Show talking about our school library refurbishment program. Click here to watch the video!

 

Exciting News for Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities! To read more about them click here. 

“Preparing for Rebuilding Day April 24,2021

It’s time to start the 2021 Rebuilding Day preparations. This month we will receive the applications and will verify their information. Soon the home visits will start so we can evaluate the needs of each homeowner and the hard choices will be made to choose the final recipients. To do this we need community support in the form of home sponsors (those who donate $1500 or more) and the business community service groups and private citizens. When things are at their worst, we must put our individual needs in perspective and think of the greater needs of our neighbors and our country to insure a continued healthy mental outlook going forward. We feel no greater joy than helping someone else.
We look forward to gathering next April with community and trade volunteers, neighbors and friends to help our mountain family. Covid 19 will not stop us. If it takes 100 gallons of hand sanitizer and 1000 masks, we will be there. We cannot give up for there is nothing to take our place!”

South Bay Village is finding ways to continue to support the seniors in their community even in these challenging times. This past month they have held a socially distanced ice cream event, flu shot clinics and now also making sure their Seniors have all the info they need to make the best health care decisions!  Thanks for loving your community as Leo would have! 

Click here to learn more about South Bay Village Incorporated.

Program for Torture Victims received a grant to support staffing of program personnel (Clinical Director and Case Managers) with fringe benefits and mileage for staff to meet with clients and host-home volunteers.  The mission of PTV is to assist the courageous survivors of state-sponsored torture and persecution who have stood up for freedom, equality and human dignity.  With their mission, PTV supports those who have stood up for others. These include journalists reporting on corruption or injustices, teachers who teach against the propaganda of a party or regime, doctors or officials who help others against the dictates of a government, and others who stand up for human dignity. 

Read these two testimonials about how MAPs Charities is helping Seniors with technology in the midst of a pandemic. 

 

I want to thank your organization for buying a brand new computer for me.

As you know, I am desperately in need of a complete hip replacement and finding resources for durable medical equipment (shower chair, toilet commode with arms, walker, etc.) to maintain some quality of life was impossible without a computer. I have now turned my attention to setting up my post surgery aftercare. I am still waiting for elective surgeries to be performed, but now I am at least able to surf the internet for various resources.

Please know that I am so grateful for your help and will think of your organization every time I log on to my laptop. Thank you so much for helping me.

– Gail

 

Dear MAPS Charities,

Thank you so much for granting our request for Netbook batteries. I am very excited to get the books up and running for the residents’ use!

Take so much care,

Karel, RSC

Italian American Museum of Los Angeles received a grant to support the production of free, multidisciplinary arts performances presented at the IAMLA and other locations in Los Angeles County that will acquaint the public, especially youth and under-served communities, with the varied artistry of the Italian diaspora. Funding will support the production of programming, including professional fees as well as staff salaries related to the production of programming. The mission of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles is to foster understanding of Southern California’s diverse heritage through research, historic preservation, exhibitions and educational programs that examine the history and continuing contributions of Italian Americans in multi-ethnic Los Angeles and the United States.

Click here to learn more about IAMLA.