School districts across the country are cutting their performing

arts budgets because their officials do not understand their

benefits. Ministry That Matters has been established to assure

that area youth do not suffer as a consequence of these budget

cuts. MTM 501(c)3 non-profit fine and performing arts foundation

organized in 1998 to educate, train and support the development

of youth and young adults in the arts. The foundation’s mission is

to develop, direct and change the lives of youth, age 7-17,

through performing arts and self-fulfillment programs. There is

an emphasis to target disadvantage or at risk youths. This

innovative program is designed to fulfill the academic and social

needs of young people through positive entertainment.