Salt and Light benefit draws crowd to support Area Relief Ministries

A large crowd attended the Salt and Light Benefit Dinner for Area Relief Ministries held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tennessee on Sept. 11.

This year’s dinner featured the Jackson Symphony and included a special performance by Kellye Cash, Miss America 1987, and gospel artist Vonda Peete.

The patriotic theme of the evening was "Salute to the Big Apple," benefitting Area Relief Ministries' Room in the Inn, serving those experiencing homelessness.

The program partners with local churches and businesses to provide housing and meals each night to the homeless in Jackson.

ARM seeks to help the homeless make life changes with job training, job placement, and permanent housing. It also provides emergency services for low-income members of the community. This year marks ARM’s 45th year of serving the community.

ARM Executive Director Mike Roby expressed gratitude to supporters who attended the Salt & Light Banquet.

“We are extremely excited to bring this program to the community this year,” Roby said. “Peter Shannon and the Jackson Symphony will perform songs from the Big Apple, some gospel and patriotic songs in memory of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in our nation. We hope that the songs inspire, unite and encourage.”

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