Arts & Entertainment

'Make a Difference Concert' to Benefit Homeless Youth Held March 22

"The young people who are coming to this event are not just buying a concert ticket, they are making a difference."

Wayne-based Star Dog Enterprises will host a “Make a Difference Concert” for teens and tweens to benefit homeless youth.

The lineup consists of New Jersey’s own Veronica Kole, Ty Alaxandar, Hayley Dee, Carly Underwood, Katie G and Carrie Lane along with Jenna Rose, Larger than Life, Mikey & Jay, Artie Babz, the Brady Brothers, George Padilla, B-Capp, Riley Lynch, Shawn Megira and Joe & Lenore Luca from Keeping up with cool. The artists will also meet with fans to take pictures and sign autographs after the show.

“Our goal is to let young people know they can do something to make a difference,” Star Dog Enterprises said. “We are offering them a fun experience while giving back to their community.”

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Proceeds from the show, held at Just Jake’s in Montclair on March 22, will benefit children at Family Promise homeless shelter, which assists families who are temporarily homeless by providing clean, safe overnight shelter, nutritious meals and clothing. They also help the homeless to find housing, jobs, and resources to get back on their feet.

There will be giveaways and surprise guests at the “safe and controlled family friendly event,” according to a press release.

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Tickets are $20 for general admission and $45 for the meet and greet. They can be purchased at MakeADifferenceConcert.com or here.The concert will begin at 12 p.m.

“All our artists have donated their time and talents to bring awareness to this cause,” said Star Dog Enterprises. “The young people who are coming to this event are not just buying a concert ticket, they are making a difference.”


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