Spreading holiday cheer for mallgoers, today, The S’Aints band performed a sneak peek acoustic set from Devonshire Mall alongside event sponsors Caesars Windsor Cares and St. Clair College.
The fundraising concert, taking place on Friday, December 20 at 8 PM in The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor, will benefit 16 local food banks through a partnership with Windsor Essex Food Bank Association (WEFBA) and Chatham Outreach for Hunger (COH).
The WEFBA is comprised of 15 local food banks. Collectively, they enhance their ability to reach thousands of individuals and families in Windsor and Essex County who need emergency food supplies. In 2023, the association served over 211,000 food-insecure individuals. The food banks include UHC – Hub of Opportunities, Downtown Mission, Drouillard Place, Community Food Pantry Lakeshore, three Salvation Army locations, Welcome Centre Shelter for Women, Windsor Homes Coalition, and more.
“The Windsor Essex Food Bank Association is beyond grateful for being selected as the recipient of this concert for many years. This event is a pillar in our efforts to combat hunger today and tomorrow for those facing food insecurity in Windsor and Essex County. The collaborative action exemplified by St. Clair College, Caesars Windsor Cares, and The S’Aints makes a significant difference in the lives of those we serve,” said June Muir, President, of Windsor Essex Food Bank Association.
Chatham Outreach for Hunger (COH) is a non-profit charitable organization servicing the Chatham-Kent region. Supported entirely through the community’s generosity, in 2023 they served 6,272 households and 11,666 individuals, of which 443 were non-sheltered. The organization also registered 11,049 first-time users.
“Chatham Outreach for Hunger is truly grateful to be named as a recipient of this year’s Sleighing Hunger concert. The support we have received from the amazing talent of The S’Aints, Caesars Windsor Cares, and St. Clair College has helped to provide nutritional meals to thousands of Chatham-Kent residents over the years. When a community comes together, great things can happen,” said Brenda LeClair, Executive Director, of Chatham Outreach for Hunger.
“On behalf of Caesars Windsor Cares and the Entertainment Team, we are incredibly proud to collaborate with St. Clair College and The S’Aints on the Sleighing Hunger concert once again,” said Tim Trombley, Director of Entertainment, Caesars Windsor.
This annual concert brings together The S’Aints, St. Clair College, and Caesars Windsor Cares to partner in raising funds through the holiday concert. With 100% of the ticket sales proceeds going back to the community, they have successfully raised over $557,320 to feed those in need since 2013.
“For the world at large, I suppose events such as the televising of ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ and ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ are notable entertainment traditions of the holiday season. But, in this region, it is the annual Sleighing Hunger concert by The S’Aints, which has become the treasured family celebration of Christmas. As one of the founders of the concert and music sale, the College remains honoured to be associated with this wonderful fundraiser and an essential fundraiser for hunger relief in our community.” – Michael Silvaggi, President, St. Clair College.
A big thank you to this year’s media sponsor AM800 Bell Media and community partners Devonshire Mall and Liuna625.
It’s a great way to give back to the community and celebrate the holidays. Don’t miss out on this family fun ALL AGES show with The S’Aints band! Tickets are on sale NOW! Ticket purchases can be made at caesarswindsor.com and ticketmaster.ca. The Caesars Windsor Box Office is open Friday and Saturday from Noon to 8 PM and on Show Days from Noon to 10 PM. Tickets are also available at St. Clair College South Campus (ext. 4258) and Devonshire Mall Guest Services.