Over 60 performers will sing and dance at Victoria's United Commons Centre on Saturday, May 24, to raise funds for Victoria's refugees.
Organized by the West Coast Reach Association (REACH), a charity producing arts programs and shows for social good, the Hope and Belonging benefit concert will generate support for the Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees (VICCIR).
"Like most agencies helping newcomers, VICCIR has recently experienced a significant loss of funding," said Peter Bimacombe of REACH in a press release. "This is impacting the life-changing counselling they are providing for those who’ve experienced significant loss and trauma, often from war or persecution."
Featured performers include Olena Kolibaba, an award-winning Ukrainian violinist from Vancouver, who has "enchanted" audiences from Canada to the Middle East with her unique performances and arrangements. Internationally celebrated dancers Jeremy and Tiffany Miton will present a specially choreographed show for the occasion.
Victoria's own "unique and dynamic" REACH Performing Company and Children's Chorus will take to the stage to share "energizing songs of hope" alongside many other performers.
The event proceeds will benefit VICCIR and their work providing essential counselling services to Victoria's refugees and migrants.
Hope and Belonging runs from 7-8:30 p.m. at #100-850 Blanshard St. Tickets are $30 advanced and $35 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to hopeandbelonging.eventbrite.ca.
