DETROIT – Detroit’s own Grammy-nominated Motown Recording Artist, KEM is pleased to announce several sponsorship partners for his second ‘KEM Live @ Mack & Third: A Call to Service’ event, along with this year’s ten recipient organizations that will benefit from event proceeds and donations. ‘KEM Live @ Mack & Third’ is a day-long free concert and food drive to benefit the homeless. The much anticipated event will take place on Sunday, Aug. 28, at Detroit’s Cass Park.
In 2009, KEM, who still makes Detroit his home, hosted his first “Mack & Third” event (which is named for the area where many of Detroit’s homeless citizens reside), served more than 500 of Detroit’s homeless citizens a meal, collected nearly 40,000 canned goods and 20,000 people enjoyed the free event. It was KEM’s first large scale effort to give back to Detroit’s homeless community and its services, which supported him throughout his journey from homelessness and addiction to sobriety and success.
“ ‘Mack and Third’ is about giving back,” said KEM. “I’ve been fortunate to overcome many obstacles including being addicted and homeless. If it weren’t for organizations like the Detroit Rescue Mission and NSO, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
“There is nothing greater than providing an elevated hope quotient,” said Tiffany Douglas, Bank of America Marketing Manager and a supporter. “Thank you for inspiring us to act.”
The 2011 event will feature “A Message & A Meal” from KEM specifically for the homeless, several vendors with food and merchandise, free health screenings and five hours of live entertainment that will include special musical guest, Morris Day and The Time, and will culminate in a performance by the Grammy-nominated artist, KEM.
The purposes of KEM Live @ Mack & Third: A Call to Service are: to gather food and raise funds for the area’s homeless shelters and food banks; to provide a free getaway for Detroiters from the stresses of their current situations; to serve a free meal to the homeless and others in need; and to encourage people to volunteer and give. By sharing his gift of music, KEM hopes to bring attention to the plight of the homeless and motivate the community to get involved with giving and volunteerism.
For additional sponsorship, donation, volunteer and vendor information, visit www.mackan
