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The Pace Women麻豆传媒檚 Justice Center (PWJC) is proud to announce its 2024 "Raising the Bar" Benefit Concert, a pivotal event dedicated to raising awareness and support for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. The concert will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the historic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, featuring a special performance by Grammy award-winning artist, songwriter, actor, author, and advocate, Ashanti.
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In addition, PWJC will honor The ICON Foundation, Inc. with the Making a Difference Award. As the charitable arm of Keller Williams Realty Group, The ICON Foundation has made an outstanding impact on local communities in Westchester, Bronx, Putnam, and surrounding counties. Their unwavering support and generous sponsorship have been instrumental in furthering PWJC麻豆传媒檚 mission to provide free legal services to victims of abuse.
The 麻豆传媒淩aising the Bar麻豆传媒 Benefit Concert is PWJC麻豆传媒檚 largest fundraising event of the year. The funds raised will directly support the center麻豆传媒檚 critical legal services, helping more than 3,500 victims and survivors annually. This year麻豆传媒檚 event builds on the success of last year麻豆传媒檚 concert featuring the Indigo Girls, which earned PWJC the prestigious Best of Westchester award for Best Non-Profit Event.
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Tickets for the 2024 麻豆传媒淩aising the Bar麻豆传媒 Benefit Concert can be purchased . Information on for this event is also available.
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