SEBASTIAN – Christian recording artist Heather Williams joined some wannabe rock stars at Sebastian River High School Friday night for a benefit to help raise money for The Source to provide food and clothing for those in need.
“Because our sponsors covered the event costs entirely, the money raised will go directly into programs and services for the homeless and at-risk,” Sonya Morrison, The Source executive director, said of the $5,000 the event raised.
Williams signed her first recording contract this year with INO Recording after working in the business for the past 15 years. Her first single, will be coming out on July 9 and her world premiere video can be seen on www.godtube.com and www.tango.com. She has an album scheduled for release on Aug. 17.
The singer is thankful for shelters like The Source because she was homeless for three months years ago in a bitter winter in Detroit. Williams tries to use her talents and skills now to help the homeless and people in tough situations.
“If God gives you a gift and you don’t use it, then why do you have it?” Williams said.
The rock band competition was won by the band Something Epic with the performance of “Eye of the Tiger” by band mates Cameron Morrison, Chuck Balash, Riley Swing and Ted DeLange.
“I’m happier when I’m helping people,” said Morrison. “I’ve met a lot of amazing people working at the Source.”
The Source , a Vero Beach-based Christian outreach program started in 1995, provides meals, daily, showers, washers and dryers and counseling to the homeless and the poor six days a week.
Along with Williams, the event showcased 13-year-old singer Nathan Taylor, a car show with vintage muscle cars and motorcycles and ended with the Rock Band video game competition.
Taylor, a talented 13-year- old Christian artist opened the show. Taylor has written about 80 songs since he was 11 years old.
Several car owners displayed their vehicles at the benefit to help raise money. The People’s Choice award was given to Norman Meyer, the owner of a 1967 Pontiac GTO. Other vehicles included a 1999 Plymouth Prowler, owned by John Auteri, and a 2007 Roush Mustang owned by John Ricci. The Roush Mustang displayed was one of 205 Stage II Roush Mustangs built in 2007 and is one of five in torch red without stripes.
Best Buy was one of the sponsors of the event and donated the gaming system, equipment and projector screen the bands used in the competition.
The Source is located at 1015 Commerce Avenue in Vero Beach and is open six days a week except for Wednesday. Their doors open at 9 a.m. and they accept donations until 4 p.m. To donate or schedule a pick-up, call (772) 564-0202.
The Source hosts benefit to aid homelessSEBASTIAN – Christian recording artist Heather Williams joined some wannabe rock stars at Sebastian River High School Friday night for abenefit to help raise money for The Source and provide food and clothing for those in need. “Because our sponsors covered the event costs entirely, the moneyraised will go directly into programs and services for thehomeless and at-risk,” said Sonya Morrison, executive director of The Source, of the $5,000 the event raised.Williams signed her first recording contract this year with INO Recording after working in the business for the past 15 years. Her first single, will be coming out on July 9 and her world premiere video can be seen on www.godtube.com and www.tango.com. She has an album scheduled for release on Aug. 17.The singer is thankful for shelters like The Source because she was homeless for three months years ago in a bitter winter in Detroit. Williams tries to use her talents and skills now to help the homeless and people in tough situations.