ETSU concert raises over $35,000 for Helene relief
The ETSU Martin Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce the incredible success of the 49 Winchester Benefit Concert held on November 30, 2024, to support relief efforts for Hurricane Helene. The sold-out event raised an astounding $35,323.84 for Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, providing critical assistance to those impacted by the devastating storm in East Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and Southwest Virginia.
This unforgettable evening of music and generosity brought together community members,
music lovers, and supporters from across the region. In addition to the in-person
audience, livestream tickets offered through Nugs.net allowed fans to join the cause
from anywhere, further contributing to the success of the fundraiser.
“This concert was a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together
as a community,” said Jennifer Clements, executive director of the ETSU Martin Center.
“49 Winchester’s performance was truly inspiring. We are incredibly grateful to everyone
who contributed to this event. Because of the overwhelming support, we are able to
make a profound impact on so many lives within our community.”
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, which serves eight counties in the
region, will use the funds raised to provide food and essential resources to individuals
and families affected by Hurricane Helene.
"We appreciate the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts for their generosity in hosting
this concert for our community to benefit our ability to help those affected by Hurricane
Helene and the long-term recovery efforts," says Rhonda Chafin, executive director
of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee. "Thank you to 49 Winchester for
the uplifting concert and for donating their time and energies to make this fundraising
effort such a great success."
The ETSU Martin Center extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who purchased tickets
for both in-person and livestream, and to the sponsors and supporters who made this
event possible. Together, we have proven that music and compassion can change lives.
For more information about Second Harvest Food Bank, visit their website at https://netfoodbank.org.
For more about the Martin Center or to purchase tickets, visit ETSUMartinCenter.org or call the Martin Center box office at 423-439-2787.
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About the Martin Center for the Arts: The 93,000 square foot ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, located at 1320 W. State of Franklin Road, Johnson City, features three venues,
as well as three rehearsal/meeting rooms. Construction on the center began in early
2018 and was completed in fall 2020. The ETSU Foundation Grand Hall can seat nearly
1,200.
East Tennessee State University was founded in 1911 with a singular mission: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. Through its world-class health sciences programs and interprofessional approach to health care education, ETSU is a highly respected leader in rural health research and practices. The university also boasts nationally ranked programs in the arts, technology, computing, and media studies. ETSU serves approximately 14,000 students each year and is ranked among the top 10 percent of colleges in the nation for students graduating with the least amount of debt.
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