Axis Foundation Inc

Our Motivation? The California revised budget plan for fiscal years 2012/13 seeks to address the $15.7B General Fund deficit, and is making deep cuts with many of the proposed cuts ($4B) expected to create challenges in programs for California’s children and their families.  

The Problem? The “after-school gap” is the 15-25 hours of the week that youth are out of school, while parents are still working. This is a critical time, because it points to the 3-6pm peak hours for teens to commit crimes, and/or be a victim of a car crash, crime, smoke, drink and/or use drugs.

Our Ongoing Solution
The following program pilot has just reached its’ one year anniversary! We are thrilled to tell you of the success of this pilot organ program in the Perris Community of Riverside County.   Through the supportive “grant” of free use for a year, we have been able to deliver to students at two sites, and see improvements in youth behavior and scholastic achievement.

“Not only are these classes helping her middle child but also her eldest child who was diagnosed with Autism and had serious anger management issues.  He was very aggressive, uncontrollable and she was concerned about his behavior. After four and a half months, she began to see major changes in her eldest son’s deportment. He is more tranquil, he finishes what he starts, and he is more focused and has a calming disposition. His character and attitude has completely changed.”  Article Quote on Music Program

The program has done some amazing things… music just does that! A guardian of 2 students stated…

…”that she has seen a remarkable change in her niece and nephew. The nephew who is diagnosed as ADHD has more control and focus. The niece, who was overshadowed by the needs of an autistic twin brother and her ADHD younger brother, has found her confidence and voice. She loves music and is now confident that she is talented and will succeed. These two look forward to continuing the lessons.” Article Quote on Music Program

Our Request
Parents are requesting more hours and more access. With your support we can continue to make a difference. We request you consider a donation that will assist us in raising the necessary funds to purchase the keyboards outright and continue to provide this afterschool programming to the many that are requesting this service.