Vanessa Williams to Headline Goodwill's 'Harmonies & Hope' Concert  

Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit�welcomes critically acclaimed actress, singer, and dancer Vanessa Williams to MotorCity Casino Hotel's Sound Board on March 9 at 8 p.m. for its annual Harmonies & Hope concert.
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Now in its fifth year, this event brings together Detroit's community and beyond, for a night of good will and great music. Proceeds from the concert will help fund Goodwill Detroit's employment training, education, and career placement programs. For 95 years, Goodwill Industries has served Metro Detroit through programs like�Flip the Script,�Operation Good Jobs�and�A Place of Our Own Clubhouse.�
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Vanessa Williams has conquered the music charts, Broadway, music videos, television, and motion pictures. She has several hit albums including�"The Right Stuff,"�"The Comfort Zone,"�and�"The Sweetest Days."
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"Once again, we're excited to partner with MotorCity Casino Hotel for our annual Harmonies & Hope benefit concert," said Lorna Utley, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit.�
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"Last year's Boyz II Men performance was a great success; we're confident the momentum will continue with Vanessa Williams. We look forward to entertaining the audience while raising awareness and support for our mission," Utley added.
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The professionals of Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit are dedicated to assisting local residents to overcome employment challenges and secure meaningful, long-term employment. In the past year of the organization's rich history, Goodwill Industries has placed nearly 2,000 Wayne, Oakland and Macomb county residents into new jobs and has provided job training, education and placement services to more than 12,000 individuals in the region. Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit has been helping Metro Detroiters become Trained, Trusted and Ready to Work for more than 95 years.

To purchase tickets, call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or visit�www.ticketmaster.com.�
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For more information, visit www.goodwilldetroit.org/events/harmoniesandhope