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Who We Are: The
Rebuilders Choir exists to improve the lives of children
by encouraging their God-given talents while rebuilding
their self esteem. The choir uses singing as a means of
uplifting talent, raising self-confidence, education, rebuilding
lives, advocacy and fundraising
- Identifying and uplifting talent
– We recognize that God has given each child
a unique talent and we work to develop that individually
and collectively. The choir members are gifted in singing
and dancing and we work to encourage them to develop these
gifts and use them to glorify God.
- Raising self-confidence and rehabilitation
– Children enter our care lacking much self
esteem after living on the streets. Performing in the
choir allows them to be proud of their own abilities and
helps them to build self confidence.
- Advocacy – The choir
performs songs that educate its listeners to the plight
of street children. Choir members also have the opportunity
to share short testimonies at the beginning and end of
performances to raise awareness in the community.
- Fundraising – Donations
are made at each choir performance and information about
becoming a sponsor or donor is given out. Crafts, CDs
and DVDs are also for sale at performances.
What We Do: The 25-member
choir performs at local churches and other venues to raise awareness,
educate listeners and raise funds. All proceeds from choir performances
go towards costs of food, housing and education for the children on the
Dwelling Places program. The choir performs a combination of gospel and
educative pieces in a unique contemporary percussion style.
The choir will start travelling internationally next year as churches
host performances in the UK. This choir will take the vision of Dwelling
Places to the UK, US and Canada.
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