L-R: Ken Robinson, director of The McKinney Shelter, Mark Gorman, Anne Gorman, Kelly Lee, executive director of Lucy’s Hearth. (Photo provided by Singing For Shelter)

Singing For Shelter founders Anne and Mark Gorman recently presented the proceeds of the 12th annual Singing For Shelter concert to Kelly A. Lee, executive director of Lucy’s Hearth and Ken Robinson, director of The McKinney Shelter.

The sold-out December 5th concert, at which 30 local musicians performed, raised a record $11,600, for the two local homeless shelters. 

If you missed the event, you can watch the entire concert below.

VIDEO: 12th Annual Singing For Shelter


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