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Commission funds neighborhood choir program after public testimonials
Summary
The DOS Commission approved a four‑year grant to the Community Music Center to support 15 neighborhood choirs and bilingual programming, following staff presentation and multiple public comments praising the program's social and mental‑health benefits.
The Department of Disability and Aging Services Commission voted June 28 to authorize a four‑year grant with the Community Music Center to support neighborhood‑based choir programs from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027. The grant amount is $1,059,204 plus a 10% contingency, for a total not to exceed $1,165,124.
Mike Zogg, program director in DOS’s Office of Community Partnerships, told commissioners the program supports 15 distinct…
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