Grantee Database
THE LOS ANGELES UNITED METHODIST URBAN FOUNDATION
Grant Year
2019-20
Grant Program
Youth Arts Action
Award Amount
$19,000.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, the URBAN FOUNDATION will continue to provide free music education to students in its Kid City program. Kid City provides free individual or small-group music lessons and band education to students in downtown Los Angeles from elementary school through college. Using grant funds, Kid City will provide music programming for at least 35 students per semester, including lessons, band, performances, field trips, and workshops.
Organization Summary
Kid City’s robust year-round youth development programs in arts, college access, and career readiness for high school and college students includes: individual and band music lessons, band rehearsals, community performances, mentoring, tutoring, personal statement and FAFSA workshops, college admissions guidance, college and career workshops and support, advocacy training, and leadership retreats. 100% of graduating seniors involved with the music program are attending college. In its 16-year history, Kid City has helped 750+ high school students apply and attend a 2- or 4- year college.
Organization
Kid City Hope Place
Address
714 W OLYMPIC BLVD STE 922
LOS ANGELES
90015-1694
County
Los Angeles
Region
South – Los Angeles & Orange
Phone
(310) 536-5265
Congressional District
California's 37th
State Assembly District
California Assembly District 57
State Senate District
California State Senate District 28
