Atascadero community band donates to youth arts foundation
Donation will sponsor four students for a year
–Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation received a gift of $887 from the recent Atascadero Community Band, “Latin Sizzle” concert. Hosted at Atascadero Bible Church Hall, the band’s spring concert featured a program of spirited salsa and tango as well as pieces from the film, “Evita,” among others. PRYAF’s young musicians attended the concert and were inspired by the band’s range of accomplished horn, flute and percussion players.
PRYAF is completely supported by the community’s donations. This gift will sponsor four PRYAF students for an entire year. PRYAF says it values its collaboration with this talented group of musicians and thanks them for being a positive example in musicianship for PRYAF’s students.
About PRYAF
Founded in 2001, the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enrich the lives of area youth with free classes in the visual and performing arts in a safe, nurturing environment. The organization seeks to promote self-reliance, enhance self-esteem and instill a sense of wholeness in local youth by providing a safe, accessible environment where they can experience the arts, thereby promoting cultural understanding and enhancing the community. Currently, PRYAF offers 60 classes per week and fills more than 3,000 student seats per year in its after school program. PRYAF relies entirely on donations and private funding including grants, scholarships, supplies, and equipment.
For information regarding making a donation, volunteering, attending events, fundraisers, or classes, please contact the PRYAF office at (805) 238-5825 or visit www.pryaf.org.
