Ernie Boch, Jr. and Music Drives Us grant new instruments to MGH Revere Youth Zone
REVERE – Music Drives Us, New England’s leading music foundation, on Thursday, August 8, presented new instruments for MGH Revere Youth Zone, a free afterschool program that operates as part of Massachusetts General Hospital. The donation is part of Music Drives Us’ ongoing effort to provide access to quality music education and opportunities for children throughout New England through the foundation’s grant programs. MGH Revere Youth Zone is receiving dozens of new instruments, including guitars, drums, software and equipment.
“Music Drives Us is honored to provide MGH Revere Youth Zone with this grant to help ensure that all children have access to the power of music,” stated Music Drives Us Founder Ernie Boch, Jr. “I hope these new instruments will help the children at Youth Zone explore their artistic passions, find a new talent, or provide a creative outlet for years to come.”
“Our music program is a crucial component of our programming and enables us to provide our young members with opportunities they would not be able to receive elsewhere”, said MGH Revere Youth Zone Program Manager Michael Lenson. “We’re incredibly grateful for this generous donation from Music Drives Us in support of our mission to create a place where youth of Revere can feel safe and supported.”
MGH Revere Youth Zone is an afterschool program provided free-of-cost to up to 60 children and teens ages nine to 17 in the Revere community. The program offers a safe, rewarding place where at-risk children can access academic support, participate in recreational activities and field trips, learn life skills and more. Youth Zone provides students free access to their music equipment. The equipment has been heavily damaged from use over the years and is in dire need of replacement. The donation from Music Drives Us will replace and expand the organization’s music program, allowing the formalization of a music club and daily lessons.
About Music Drives Us
Music Drives Us (MDU) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that strives to inspire New England’s musicians of tomorrow by supporting their musical opportunities today. With a focus on underserved communities, MDU sets the stage for success by ensuring children across New England have access to quality, educational music programs.
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