Queen City Hope Benefit Concert

For the third straight year, local musicians and volunteers will descend on the corner of Trade and Tryon streets to raise awareness and support for those who need a helping hand in the community. The Queen City Hope benefit concert will take place on Oct. 4 at 6 p.m., with this year‘s beneficiary Charlotte Rescue Mission providing a hands-on service project on-site at the event. The free concert will include performances from recording artists Dae-Lee, Gabriel Bello, KC & Julie, Mike Shelton and Royal – all artists who call Charlotte “home.” Admission to the concert is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring items for the evening‘s service project – assembling “outreach kits.” These kits contain items like bottled water, snacks, toothpaste, a toothbrush, deodorant, a wash cloth, soap, a comb and a note of encouragement. These kits are used as a tangible tool for people to use to make a difference in the life of our homeless neighbors, either proactively or when approached. After assembly, attendees will be free to keep a couple outreach kits for their own use, while the rest will be distributed through Charlotte Rescue Mission‘s volunteer channels.