Voices of GVSU to sponsor benefit concert in Flint

The Voices of GVSU will sponsor a concert in Flint to uplift the spirits of residents affected by the water crisis and collect supplies and donations to be distributed in that community.

Cassonya Carter, director and founder of the gospel choir, said many current and alumni choir members have family members in Flint. "This is our way to let our Lakers know that we care," Carter said.

Carter worked with leaders from Flint's Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church to stage a concert that she said "will uplift the spirits and encourage the residents of Flint."

"Living Water" is set for Saturday, February 27, at 6 p.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2109 M L King Ave. in Flint.

The concert is free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be collected. Flint radio personality Delores, from WFLT-AM, will be the emcee; other collegiate choirs, Heritage Voices of Praise from Grand Rapids, and Flint choirs will perform.

The Voices of GVSU will bring water and other supplies they have collected from Grand Valley. The campus community is encouraged to drop off donations of water, hand sanitizer, baby wipes, wet wipes and other supplies to the Women's Center, Kirkhof Center room 1201, or the Kirkhof College of Nursing, Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences room 300. Proceeds will be given to Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church to distribute to people in need.

Carter established Voices as a student in 1987. Since that time, the choir has performed at signature Grand Valley events and throughout Michigan at collegiate gospel concerts and other events. For more information, contact Carter at [email protected].