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etroit Youth Choir,
the beloved Detroit-
based children’s choir
that achieved the second-place
spot in America’s Got Talent in
2019, will perform in a fund-
raising concert at 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 21, at Temple
Shir Shalom, 3999 Walnut
Lake Road, West Bloomfield.
The concert, “
An Afternoon
of Music for All Ages,” is being

held by National Council of
Jewish Women, Michigan
(NCJW|MI) to raise money
for its many important youth
projects, including the Back
2 School Store, backpacks for
homeless youth, blankets for
children in hospitals and in
foster care, and childhood lit-
eracy programs.
Fox 2 Detroit TV anchor
and WNIC radio personality

Jay Towers will be emceeing
the event and doors open at
3 p.m.
NCJW|MI is a social jus-
tice and grassroots volunteer
organization operating in
Metro Detroit for more than
130 years to improve the lives
of women, children and fam-
ilies.
“Detroit Youth Choir is the
pride of our city and show-

cases the amazing talents our
young people have, when
given a chance,” said Sallyjo
Levine, NCJW|MI president.
“Our organization is com-
mitted to making sure all
children in Metro Detroit get
the start they deserve, wheth-
er that is providing them with
new clothes and school sup-
plies for starting the academic
year or offering comfort in

Money raised will support NCJW’s youth projects.

Detroit Youth Choir to Perform
at NCJW Fundraising Concert

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Children’s pajamas for “Wrapped in Warmth,” 2021
Volunteers sort backpacks for homeless youth.

The Detroit Youth Choir

COURTESY OF NCJW