Tony Howard's Revue Concert to benefit Safe Homes of Augusta
Safe Homes of Augusta is looking to the community for support post-Hurricane Helene. One local legend will bring the tunes to Columbia County with the goal of raising funds for the nonprofit.
Like many, the impacts of Hurricane Helene are still lingering for Safe Homes of Augusta.
'Unfortunately, due to the hurricane, we had to cancel our largest annual fundraiser which is 'Fake it to make it…,' Safe Homes of Augusta Development Director Jennifer Frantom said.
But while one fundraiser is being put on hold for next year, local legend Tony Howard has a way to support the nonprofit.
'One of the ways that our community is involved, and this is actually an annual event, is the Tony Howard Motown Revue, and this is something we look forward to every year. It's a third-party event for Safe Homes and it will take place, actually, this upcoming Saturday, February 8th at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center,' Frantom said.
Frantom says the work they do impacts many.
'One in four women and one in seven men experience domestic violence, physical, domestic violence during their lifetime. And I'm sure that that number goes even higher as a lot of that goes unreported,' she said.
Leaders at Safe Homes say it's the community's help that allows them to provide the resources they do.
'It's definitely made this year all the more important for our community to come together and support. So, we've been really fortunate that we've had a lot of individuals and businesses reach out to see how they can help, how they can plug in because everything counts,' Frantom said.
Motown Revue tickets are currently on sale for $29 and can be purchased at the performing arts center box office or online here. Doors open at 6 p.m.
If you or someone you know is in need of more information from Safe Homes, you can contact their hotline at (706) 736-2499.
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