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# A concert for a good cause

*Amazonians held a benefit concert that raised $18,000 for Mary's Place*

An audience of more than 500 came out Thursday evening for ["A Home for the Holidays,"](https://www.facebook.com/marysplacewa/videos/10156082239202502/) a benefit concert by two groups of Amazon employees — the musicians of Amazon Symphony Orchestra and the singers of Vocally Self Critical. Between ticket sales and additional donations made by concertgoers, the event raised more than $18,000 for [Mary's Place](https://blog.aboutamazon.com/community/amazon-to-build-a-permanent-marys-place-family-shelter-within-its-seattle-headquarters), the nonprofit that operates shelters for homeless families, including one that will be housed in a building under construction at our Seattle headquarters.

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Members of "Vocally Self Critical" performing at "A Home for the Holidays" benefit concert

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Members of Vocally Self Critical performing at the benefit concert

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Musicians preparing for the Amazon Symphony Orchestra's Winter Concert

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Amazon Symphony Orchestra musicians

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Amazon Symphony Orchestra conductor at "A Home for the Holidays" benefit concert

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Amazon Symphony Orchestra performing at "A Home for the Holidays" benefit concert

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Amazon Symphony Orchestra's Winter Concert

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Amazon Symphony Orchestra musicians performing

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Amazon Symphony Orchestra musicians at "A Home for the Holidays" benefit concert

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A peek at a music stand at "A Home for the Holidays" benefit concert

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["A Home for the Holidays,"](https://www.facebook.com/marysplacewa/videos/10156082239202502/) benefit concert

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Marty Hartman, Executive Director of Mary’s Place, at "A Home for the Holidays" benefit concert