WASHINGTON - Nov. 20, 2019 - VaShawn Mitchell's single, "Nobody Greater", was the most played gospel song of the year in 2011 and spent a combined total of 9 weeks on Billboard's Gospel songs chart. Mitchell was the most nominated artist at the 27th Annual Stellar Awards; receiving 11 nods and walking away with 6 statues.
He was nominated for 2 Grammy Awards at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards [1] for Best Gospel Performance for "Nobody Greater".
VaShawn Mitchell will headline The Stop the Violence Benefit Concert on Saturday, December 14, 2019, in Washington, D.C Metro at The Second Street Baptist Church SW, District Heights, MD. For tickets go to www.thelmfoundation.org
Funds raised from the STOP the Violence Benefit Concert Series will be used to help families transitioning out of domestic violence situations, victims incarcerated due to protecting themselves due to domestic violence and towards the opening of L.M. Foundation's Aspiration House™ which will serve as a transitional home and safe-haven in Prince George's County.
Currently, one out of four women and one out of seven men are affected by domestic violence. It is estimated that over 65% of the women incarcerated are incarcerated due to protecting themselves or loved ones from a domestic violence situation.
In 2019, L.M. Foundation provided clothing and toiletries to local women's shelters and helped low income families pay for utilities. It's "Back 2 School Drive" was a success thanks to its sponsors, a local Target, and donors. In partnership with The Just Because Project. LMF has donated clothing to over 100 Washington, D.C.'s homeless. Ms. Price is now targeting families in crisis and building community relationships, within Prince George's County, Montgomery County and the District of Columbia in preparation for the opening the Aspiration House.
Throughout the year, upcoming concerts and events will feature acclaimed national and international entertainers in R&B, Jazz, Gospel, Instrumental, Comedy and many more genres. Past performances have included actress and comedian Kim Coles, Emmy Award winning Violinist Damien Escobar, Stellar Award winning Gospel artist Jessica Greene, Actor/ Singer Leon (Temptations, Five Heartbeats) and Grammy Award winning Songstress Yolanda Adams.
For a listing of upcoming concerts, events or to learn more, visit https://www.thelmfoundation.org
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ABOUT L.M. FOUNDATION:
Life Ministry (L.M.) Foundation, a 501(c)(3), believes it can help build a new foundation in a person's life while it ministers to the needs of underserved communities in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. The need is met by focusing on community-based efforts including education, awareness, and food aid. Transition for survivors of domestic violence will include emergency housing, support that aids in healing, services, food, and clothing.
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