Des Moines Legacy Foudation Funds the Key to Change
The Key to Change organization provided free to low-cost music lessons in Des Moines for fiscal year 2019. Headed by Dr. Quinton Morris, the program recieved a $3,000 award to provide violin and viola lessons to low-income students who live in Des Moines and attend either middle school or high school. Key to Change is focused on supporting students in South King County with the gift of music.
Dr. Quinton Morris enjoys a multifaceted career as a concert violinist, chamber musician, educator and entrepreneur. He performs solo concerts/recitals and chamber music and presents lectures all over the world.
Dr. Morris has received numerous honors and awards including the Puget Sound Business Journal's "40 Under 40 Award" for esteemed leaders and entrepreneurs in Seattle, the Seattle University Alumni Association's Outstanding Academic and Arts Faculty Award, and the Seattle Mayor's Arts Award.
Other local nonprofits supporting this nonprofit include the Rotary Club of Renton, Allied Arts Foundation and 4Culture.