Strike a Chord Concert to Benefit Homeless Children
| Hours: | 7:00 - 9:30 pm |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Music & Concerts |
The performance is being organized by SoW and Strike a Chord Concerts for Charity, an ongoing effort to support nonprofit organizations and benefits by raising money and awareness through music. The event is family friendly and donations will be accepted at the door. Artists will also donate proceeds from their CDs to SoW.
Founded four years ago by Cheryl Opper of Easton, SoW provides one-on-one afterschool tutoring, new backpacks and school supplies, advocacy with schools and teachers, parent and family educational support, and post-shelter services. The concert will benefit SoW’s participation in the upcoming Rodman Ride For Kids on Saturday, Sept. 27.
To help prepare for the upcoming school year, SoW is asking concert attendees to bring one new school supply from the following list: backpack; laminated folders with pockets; dictionary; calculator; one-subject notebook; washable markers; colored pencils; and flashcards for all ages. SoW volunteers will be collecting school supplies at the concert as well as financial donations. Checks should be made out to SoW – Ride for Kids.
Musicians performing Aug. 9 include John Boehmer of Salem; Dan Cloutier, Upton; Tom Driscoll, Katie Frassinelli, and Ruthann Baler of Holliston; Andrew Greene, Framingham; Kim Jennings, Worcester; Phil Kissinger, Foxborough; Spencer LaFleme, Boston; Susan Levine, Newburyport; Michael Rivelis, Franklin; Eric Salt, Watertown; Rob Siegel, Newton; Andrea Surova, Belmont; and Tom Tincler, Walpole. Spoken word artist Lawrence Johnson of Sharon will also share his poetry. In 2007, Strike a Chord Concerts for Charity raised more than $5,000 for weekly care packages being sent to local troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
To learn more about Strike a Chord Concerts for Charity, call Ruthann Baler at 781-254-7449, email rb@ruthannbaler.com or visit www.strikeachordmusicians.com.
About School on Wheels of Massachusetts
School on Wheels of Massachusetts (SoW) is the only Massachusetts non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the educational needs of children living in transitional housing shelters in Eastern Massachusetts. Working with 100 children living in transitional apartments and family shelters in Brockton, Middleboro, Peabody, and Stoughton each year, SoW helps shrink the gaps in education one child at a time by providing academic support and advocacy for children experiencing homelessness.
To become a volunteer or learn more about SoW’s services, phone 508-238-9091, email Cheryl@sowma.org, or visit www.sowma.org.
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Free with a donation of a new school supply or check made out to SoW-Ride for Kids
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| LOCATION | ↑ top |
Oliver Ames H.S. Auditorium, 100 Lothrop, No. Easton, MA, 02356 map
Phone: 508-238-9091
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