Silence the Violence: Benefit Concert for Traron Center on Oct. 18
Looking for a Saturday night that makes a difference? Join a powerful lineup of choirs and vocal ensembles lifting their voices to support young people healing from gun violence.
Event Details
When: Saturday, Oct. 18, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: National United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
Tickets and livestream: Buy tickets or watch live
Who’s Performing
- Seasons of Love (ensemble of the Gay Men’s Chorus)
- SongRise (women’s social justice a cappella group)
- City Choir of Washington
- Strathmore Youth Chorus
Why It Matters
All proceeds benefit the Traron Center, founded by Ryan Dickens, a D.C. native from Ward 8 who lost multiple family members to gun violence. While studying at Howard University School of Divinity, she envisioned a place where children grieving such losses could receive consistent care. The Traron Center provides after-school art therapy along with individual and group counseling, creating steady pathways for resilience and recovery.
Can’t attend in person?
The concert will be live streamed. Your virtual attendance still supports the work directly.
How You Can Help Today
- Purchase a ticket or tune in via the livestream.
- Invite a friend or share the link with your network.
- If you can’t attend, consider making a donation through the ticket page.
Show up with your presence and your voice. When our community gathers, we help fund real care for kids who need it now—no empty gestures, just practical support and hope they can count on.
