Stevie Wonder has announced his 22nd annual House Full Of Toys benefit concert, taking place on Sunday, December 9th at Los Angeles’ Staples Center. The iconic singer/songwriter’s holiday event, hosted by Stevie’s nonprofit organization, the We Are You Foundation, will benefit children, people with disabilities, and families in need. Concertgoers are asked to bring an unwrapped toy or unwrapped gift to donate, which is 100% tax deductible since no goods or services will be exchanged.
As noted in a press release about Stevie Wonder’s accomplishments,
Stevie Wonder is one of the most celebrated and prominent figures in popular music and is the recipient of numerous awards and honors including 25 Grammy Awards, the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. His humanitarian efforts are world known. He is the youngest recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors and is a Commander of France’s National Order of Arts and Letters. Stevie has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and is a designated U.N. Messenger of Peace with special focus on persons with disabilities.
“I want to personally invite you to my Song Party–a celebration of life, love & music,” wrote Stevie in the release. “Now, more than ever, we need a Song Party, ’cause love’s in need of love today. So, get ready for you and your dancing spirit to have the time of your life!”
Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, October 26th at 10 a.m. (PST) here.
