Otis Redding Foundation Announces New Center for the Arts & Amphitheater
From left to right: Justin Andrews, Benjy Griffith, Karla Redding Andrews, Zelma Redding, Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller, Dr. Kevin Williams, Kimberly Epps, Mirako Loyde
in a place that is famous for its musical talent and heritage.
It is envisioned as a central destination for youth educational
programs in music and the arts.
led philanthropic efforts in the Middle Georgia community
through scholarships and financial opportunities for disadvantaged youth. Though a tragic plane crash in 1967 cut Otis Redding’s life short, his legacy and dedication to education in his community would live on through his widow, Zelma
Redding, who formally established the Otis Redding Foundation in 2007 in her late husband’s honor.
husband’s,” said Redding. “He would have been proud of
the Foundation’s programs that emphasize creativity and
inspiration.”
“With planning well underway for an Otis Redding Center for the Arts, we need you,” said existing Center student and high school senior Mirako Loyde. “W e need your Determination. We need your Resilience. We need your Energy. We need your Ambition. We need your Mastery. Otis Redding had a dream. Young people like me have even bigger dreams.”
To DONATE and/or LEARN more on how to join the Foundation’s mission to empower, enrich and motivate all
young people through programs involving music, writing,
and instrumentation at the Otis Redding Center for the Arts,
visit otisreddingfoundation.org/donate or call 478-742-5737.
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