July 12, 2016
Feeding the Soul “HoliDaze” Concert Benefits Mountain Shadows
By: Sheryl Wilde
“Together we can join for fun and music and make a big difference at the same time,” says Vallie Gilley, Founder and President of Feeding the Soul Foundation.
Established in 2010, Feeding the Soul produces concerts for causes. “Our goal is to identify organizations in the area that do good work,” says Cat Bramhall, Feeding the Soul’s Director of Finance and Administration. “Then we create fundraising events that help them gain recognition in the community, attract volunteers and raise money to support their work.
“When we had a chance to meet the Mountain Shadows folks, we got excited about the good they do and wanted to be a part of it. It’s great what Mountain Shadows is doing! The residents of Mountain Shadows are why we do what we do.
“Feeding the Soul is driven by community. We believe as a community we can do good things with money. It’s our passion. We create good out of entertainment dollars by repurposing those dollars as a gift to the organization. It’s magic!”
Feeding the Soul’s magic spell for doing good was cast upon Mountain Shadows at the Foundation’s December 2015 HoliDaze concert at the Star Theater in Oceanside. Hosted by artists Billy Galewood (Bushwala) and Grammy Award-winning Jason Mraz (Day Old Johnson), the event was a star-studded, soul-lifting sell-out.
“There were multiple performers: Voice of Prayze, MC Flow, Cody Lavaas, Jessie Payo and Friends, and the women from Raining Jane. They had a grand time performing! They love to play and have fun together. And everyone is so happy to have had the opportunity to work with Mountain Shadows.”
“The Feeding the Soul HoliDaze event raised $12,000 for Mountain Shadows!” says Wade Wilde, Executive Director/CFO, Mountain Shadows. We are so grateful to Feeding the Soul and to all of the artists for their generosity and kindness.”
Feeding the Soul Foundation’s vision is to bring community together in creative generosity. Their fundraising events support various charities and causes. To date, they have worked with environmental conservationists, joined the fight against slavery, and provided back-to-school aid to impoverished children. To learn more about their organization click on: Feeding the Soul Foundation.
