The legendary jazz vocalist Ernestine Anderson is having a bit of trouble, and needs some community help. Her home is in jeopardy, and all of Seattle (and beyond) is rallying to pitch in.
She's been of great inspiration to musicians and fans. She is a true legend, and still making great music.
Ms. Anderson has exhausted all resources and she has until June 30th to
raise at least $45,000 or her family home will be foreclosed. Any additional
money raised will be used to assist Ms. Anderson to offset the existing mortgage
of this property which will give her peace of mind in the future. Without our
financial support, her home is scheduled to be auctioned off on July 11th. We
appeal to everyone who has been touched by Ms. Anderson's artistry, to join us
in this effort. As 2008 marks Ms. Anderson's 80th birthday - a true milestone,
we hope that as a community we can rally and give back for all the gifts she has
bestowed on so many.
Donations are currently being taken at Bank of America's "Ernestine Anderson Fund".
You can go to any Bank of America to make a donation to this fund. Make sure you you tell the bank teller to
just type "Ernestine Anderson" when looking for the fund. If the teller
types anything else, the account will not be found.
People who
live outside of Washington State may also make a donation at Bank of America.
Please let them know to reference Bank of America - Washington State for "The
Ernestine Anderson Fund".
Click here to find a Bank of America location near you.
For more information, click here.
For information on the Pioneer Square benefit on June 29th, click here.
Also, check back at KPLU.org in the upcoming days for further information on this story.
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