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In January 2003, Internos Music Organization
donated a drumset to Masada
Homes, a residential and therapeutic program
for adolescent probationers (ages
16-18) in the South Bay area of metro Los
Angeles. The strong emphasis on
emancipation is particularly vital for the
well being of youths that have a
fragile family structure, long judicial
history and overall limited resources.
Masada Homes places a unique focus on
academic achievement, vocational
preparation, apprenticeship and meaningful
community employment. More
recently, Masada Homes has initiated classes
focusing on the arts and music,
as well. From this environment, two rock
bands have emerged. When Internos
Music was made aware of their need for drums,
we jumped on the opportunity to
help these teenagers out. It is our hope that
they will use music as a
form of release and sanctity, and that they
will remember this gift throughout
their lifetime.
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