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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 

JN STAFF

26 | AUGUST 11 • 2022 

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

The Detroit Youth Choir

COURTESY OF NCJW

