Cal Phil Maestro Victor Vener met with 30 kids ranging from 1-18 years old with their families and gave each child a gift Wednesday evening.
. In the spirit of giving and sharing the gift of music with people of all ages, Cal Phil launched its “BE INSTRUMENTAL” Initiative which was created to enrich children’s lives with the magic of music. Cal Phil will kicked off the new campaign with a Musical Instrument Toy Drive benefiting underserved and formerly homeless children who currently reside at Euclid Villa in Pasadena. A Union Station Homeless Services’ program, Euclid Villa provides with supportive services for families transitioning out of homelessness.
Cal hil firmly believes in the power of music in children’s lives and is stepping its efforts by launching its “BE INSTRUMENTAL” Initiative which promotes educating and inspiring children through music. CAL PHIL’S “BE INSTRUMENTAL” HOLIDAY HAUL 2011 brings music to deserving children who may not otherwise have the opportunity to be exposed to music in a tangible way.
Pasadena based Union Station Homeless Services is the San Gabriel Valley’s largest social service agency assisting homeless and very low-income adults and families. Our mission is to help men, women and children rebuild their lives and end homelessness. Union Station provides comprehensive services to help homeless individuals achieve self-sufficiency, including intake and assessm¬¬¬¬¬ent, emergency shelter, case management, career counseling, transitional housing, medical and mental health services, women’s and family services, and housing resources.
The mission of the CalPhil Foundation is to bring excellent and professional performances of great music to the widest possible audience. To achieve our mission, we work to provide access to performances; serve as a major cultural resource; achieve regional, national and international recognition for the California Philharmonic; provide free and low-cost educational outreach concerts and programs for all people; encourage community involvement in the organization beyond concert attendance, through volunteer participation, network groups and leadership role opportunities. Go to www.calphil.org for more information.