Jessie James helps Hatian Orphans
MERCURY RECORDING ARTIST JESSIE JAMES HELPS HAITIAN ORPHANS
Nashville concert and silent auction raise funds for Dove orphanage in Port-au-PrinceOn February 11, 2010, music artists Jessie James and Alyssa Bonagura will perform at The Listening Room in downtown Nashville to benefit Dove Orphanage in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. During the performance, a silent auction with items donated from The Rolling Stones, Danny Gokey, Darryl Worley, Dave Barnes and others will be available.
Following the earthquake, Liz McKie, director of 501(c3) nonprofit, Dove Missions, received a phone call from a friend in Port-au-Prince saying than an orphanage had collapsed and 45 young children needed shelter, food and water immediately. After exhausting other options, Liz and her team took on the incredible responsibility of expanding their mission and offering a home, food, heath services and hope for an education to these children; however, their mission is quickly being drained of its resources and is in immediate need of funding and supplies.
When Belmont University student, Tori Harris, heard of Liz’s situation, she encouraged Liz to fly to Nashville, where the student had begun organizing a series of speaking engagements and a benefit concert. After hearing Liz’s story, Alyssa Bonangura, who attends church with Harris, called friend, Jessie James, who immediately and enthusiastically agreed to headline the concert.
“Our first goal,” say Liz Mckie, “Is to raise enough funding for a home for these children. Though it seems impossible, I know what we’re doing is right, and I just have to trust that God is going to provide.”
“This is truly a time where each dollar you give makes a real difference,” says Harris, “I’m so grateful to Jessie, Alyssa and all the artists who have agreed to help.”
The event runs from 8:30-11:30pm and is open to the public. Other artists performing are Chris Cole, Greg Bates, Russell Dickerson and Chase Foster.
All financial donations can be at the event, by visiting http://www.DoveMissions.com or sending a check to: Dove Missions, c/o Caroline Santora, 5834 East Beck Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85254###
If you would like to know more about this event, or schedule an interview with those involved, contact: Tori Harris (225)284-7202
For further information on Jessie James go to www.ThisIsJessieJames.com
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