Spend an evening with Greg Douglass of The Steve Miller Band and help support our teens!
ABOUT
We are all guilty of the good we did not do. —Voltaire
The Songs For Shelter story really began back in 2005. When I was six years old, my parents would bring me down to the Toussaint Academy. I was just a kid having fun and happy to be singing in their talent shows, but I had no idea back then what Toussaint was all about. No idea at all. But I do now. I’ve met many of my fellow teens, and they have touched me. I now understand why this place has always been important to my family.
In late 2014, my Dad and I were discussing how to put my love for singing and music to work for teens who are homeless and living on the streets of San Diego. We talked about how each of us has the ability to help someone – a hug, some food, or a warm bed can change a life. So, I decided that I wanted to do something for my fellow teens – teens just like me in so many ways but who find themselves living on the streets of San Diego. I just couldn’t imagine being on the streets as a teen and my Dad and I started Songs For Shelter to literally give a voice to what is an invisible and heart breaking tragedy.
It’s estimated that over 2,000 teens may be homeless on the streets of San Diego over the course of a year. To make it even worse, it often spirals downward from there for many of these teens – kidnapped, killed, rape, and human trafficking are all part of the risk for our fellow teens.
We’ve now produced two concerts and raised nearly $17,000 for our beneficiaries. Even though I’m away at college, we’re still planning on producing more concerts and growing Songs For Shelter on a national basis to raise money for homeless teens and children across the country. We have some exciting plans ahead and the upcoming concert on June 2, 2018, with Sal Valentinetti is, by far, our biggest undertaking yet! As always, your attendance and support matters!
Please consider lending a hand to our efforts. Attendance, sponsorship, and volunteers are greatly appreciated! We’re going to do our part and will put on another great Songs For Shelter concert, so please help us in any way you can. Thank you!
With love…
AVA PARISI
Co-Founder
CONCERTS
2016 | The Lafayette Hotel | Performers
2015 | The Lafayette Hotel | Performers
SUPPORT
The many, many teens who find themselves living on the streets of San Diego need the support of each and every one of us – and that includes YOU!
Here are a few things you can do to help this important cause:
BENEFICIARIES
The beneficiary chosen this year for their services in supporting homeless youth is Washington Elementary School Foundation, a school where 25% of the students are homeless. The team at Washington Elementary does an outstanding job providing its heart, hope, and help to homeless students.
PARTNERS
Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to all our sponsors and supporters for their generous contributions to help our homeless teens!
VENUE
We’re proud to be holding this year’s concert outdoors in beautiful Little Italy. Come enjoy a great concert headlined by Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, and enjoy friends, food, and beverages at GranTerra while supporting homeless youth.
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