Montreal, June 10, 2010 — In a rousing concert, the award-winning People’s Gospel Choir of Montreal will raise money for the St. James Drop-In Centre, Saturday June 26th at 7:30 pm at St. James United Church.

The choir, directed by Kim Sherwood, won the Vibe Award for the best gospel cd in Canada for its first recording live at St. James and is preparing a second cd in studio. It has performed to great acclaim across Canada.

The Drop-In Centre, located in and founded by but independent of St. James United Church, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. It offers a safe day-time community for people in the downtown city core facing a variety of issues including homelessness.

Tickets — $20 per person — will be available at the door.

When: June 26, 2010, 7:30 pm

Where: St. James United Church, 463 Ste-Catherine St. west

For more information, contact Alain Spitzer at the St. James Drop-In Centre at (514) 288-0039 or Rob Bull at (514) 483-2343