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The Pace Women’s Justice Center (PWJC) is proud to announce its 2024 "Raising the Bar" Benefit Concert, a pivotal event dedicated to raising awareness and support for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. The concert will take place on Wednesday, November 13 the at the historic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, featuring a special performance by the Grammy-winning duo, Indigo Girls. The singer-songwriter twosome of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray is considered one of the most successful folk duos in history, with 16 recorded studio albums and over 15 million records sold. Popular for their crowd singalong 1990’s chart hits “Galileo,” “Shame on You,” and “Closer to Fine,” which was recently featured in the box office summer hit movie Barbie. Together, these two women are known for their activism and championing of causes.

Pace Women’s Justice Center Executive Director Cindy Kanusher, Esq.shares: “We couldn’t be more excited to have the Indigo Girls back for this year’s Raising the Bar Benefit Concert. Their commitment to human rights and amplifying the voices of women resonates deeply with the work we do at PWJC to serve survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. We are also thrilled to honor Kenashia Douglas for her tireless work in domestic violence awareness and her inspiring journey of healing and empowerment. This event not only offers a night of incredible music but also helps raise critical funds to ensure justice, safety, and support for victims. Together, we shine a light on the importance of taking action and providing free legal services to those in need.”

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In addition, PWJC will honor The ICON Foundation, Inc. with the Making a Difference Award. As the charitable arm of Keller Williams Realty Group, The ICON Foundation has made an outstanding impact on local communities in Westchester, Bronx, Putnam, and surrounding counties. Their unwavering support and generous sponsorship have been instrumental in furthering PWJC’s mission to provide free legal services to victims of abuse.

The “Raising the Bar” Benefit Concert is PWJC’s largest fundraising event of the year. The funds raised will directly support the center’s critical legal services, helping more than 3,500 victims and survivors annually. Following the tremendous success of last year’s concert, which won 'Best Non-Profit Event' from Best of Westchester, PWJC is excited to welcome back the Indigo Girls for another unforgettable evening of music and support.

“We are deeply honored to receive the Best of Westchester award for last year’s event,” says Kanusher. “This recognition reflects the strength of our community’s support and the vital work we do.”

Tickets for the 2024 “Raising the Bar” Benefit Concert go on sale to the public starting Friday, October 11th at 10:00AM via Ticketmaster: View Tickets

Information on sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at www.PWJCRaisingTheBar.com.