And Still We Sing: San Diego’s Most Inspiring Benefit Concert & Creative Showcase

Voices of Our City Choir's 2025 Benefit Concert and Creative Showcase Event presented by MusicPower.org

Mark your calendars, dust off your dress shoes and get ready to be inspired. On Saturday, October 25th, JULEP Venue in downtown San Diego will come alive with music, artistry, and purpose. And Still We Sing is more than just the biggest Voices of Our City fundraiser of the year—it’s an immersive evening where every note helps transform lives in our community.

At Voices of Our City, we are more than just a choir— our mission is to amplify the voices of those who have been impacted by homelessness through music and the arts. Our San Diego-based nonprofit offers life-saving resources, music and arts programming, and long-term community for folks who have found themselves in hardship. Through music, our members rediscover their confidence, creativity, and sense of belonging. When you attend And Still We Sing, you’re not just buying a ticket—you’re helping someone step into a future filled with hope.

An Unforgettable Evening in San Diego

From the first sip at our cocktail hour to the last song of the night, you’ll be immersed in a one-of-a-kind experience:

• Live DJ spinning vinyl during pre-concert cocktail hour

• Meet and mingle with performers before the show

• Silent auction featuring unique items and experiences

• Three-course gourmet dinner by Chef DuVal Warner with San Diego’s Bad Boyz of Culinary and Chef Amanda Palomino—two-time Hell’s Kitchen standout and CHOPPED champion

• A Creative showcase of member written monologues and spoken word, plus special surprises

• Award-winning musicians, original compositions, and Voices of Our City’s internationally acclaimed ensemble

Event Details

Date: October 25, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: JULEP Venue | 1735 Hancock St., San Diego, 92101

Attire: Colorful Cocktail / San Diego Chic

Indoor/outdoor setting, bring a jacket or wrap.

Parking: Two on-site lots + ample street parking. Rideshare is encouraged.

Why This San Diego Fundraiser Matters

"Don’t  give  up  on  the  world you want  to  see" is more than just a lyric we sing. More than 10,000 people are experiencing homelessness in San Diego County. It’s tempting to look away, but we’re inviting you to lean in. We all dream of making a big impact, but often “impact” can be as humble as greeting each other with a smile, encouraging words on the street or being in the quiet company of others.  Change is possible when a community comes together. Every donation, every ticket, and every song sung at And Still We Sing will help us continue to provide creative programming, and a safe supportive community for our members. Throughout the night, you’ll have opportunities to contribute directly to our mission—and to witness the joy your support creates.

Join Us at And Still We Sing

The World Doesn’t Change Overnight. But a Life Can. Come and celebrate the transformative power of music in one of San Diego’s most unique benefit concerts. Share a gourmet meal, hear unforgettable performances, and stand with us in building a city where no voice is left unheard.

Reserve your seat now:

https://www.voicesofourcity.org/live/benefit-concert

Two Powerful Voices, One Shared Misson: Steph Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO, and Lindsey Seegers, Executive Director, nominated for San Diego Magazine’s 2025 Celebrating Women Awards.

San Diego Magazine's 'Celebrating Women' includes 15 categories encompassing industries that make up our beautiful city. Each category has nominees separated by individuals that are considered Pioneers or Rising Stars in their respective industries. The women with the most votes in each industry and subcategory will be honored at San Diego Magazine's 2025 Celebrating Women Summit. Results will be finalized and announced November 5th.

Voices of Our City Choir is proud to announce a double honor: both Steph Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO, and Lindsey Seegers, Executive Director, have been nominated for San Diego Magazine’s 2025 Celebrating Women Awards. These nominations highlight their transformative leadership and bold vision in the nonprofit sector—where compassion, creativity, and advocacy come together to change lives.

We are incredibly proud of our leadership and now YOU have the opportunity to help both of these phenomenal women receive the People’s Choice Award in their respective categories.

VOTING IS OPEN NOW through July 28 at 11:59 PM PST. You may vote once per category using a valid email address. Need the links? We've made it easy, just click through each link below to vote now.

VOTE for Steph Johnson, Nonprofit Pioneer

VOTE for Lindsey Seegers, Nonprofit Rising Star

Steph Johnson is nominated in the Nonprofit – Pioneer category, honoring her nearly decade-long work building a nationally recognized arts and justice movement. Since co-founding Voices of Our City Choir in 2016, Steph has empowered hundreds of San Diegans experiencing homelessness through the transformative power of music and community. Her leadership helped launch the choir onto the national stage, including the unforgettable Golden Buzzer moment on America’s Got Talent in 2020. Today, Steph continues to inspire hope, connection, and change—not just in San Diego, but across the country.

Lindsey Seegers is nominated in the Nonprofit – Rising Star category for her bold leadership and innovative approach to care. Lindsey’s nomination celebrates her visionary leadership and tireless advocacy for unhoused individuals, especially women and gender-diverse community members. As Executive Director of Voices of Our City, she has strengthened the organization’s infrastructure, expanded trauma-informed services, and deepened its impact across San Diego—bringing stability, dignity, and opportunity to people who are too often left behind. Lindsey is a rising star not just in name but in action—transforming what it means to lead a nonprofit with equity, compassion, and courage at the center.

Each vote is a show of support not just for Steph and Lindsey, but for the Choir’s mission to uplift lives through music, dignity, and advocacy. Thank you for supporting Voices of Our City.

America’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer Winner, Voices of Our City Choir, kicks off 2025 concert season at Congregation Beth Israel

Voices of Our City, a nonprofit and creative community for artists impacted by homelessness, is proud to present Hours of Freedom: A Journey of Music, Art, & the Human Spirit. This powerful evening will take place on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 7 PM at Congregation Beth Israel in San Diego. 

In a unique pairing of music and conversation, the choir will join forces with USA Today best-selling author Jennifer Coburn to explore the themes of survival, hope, and the strength of the human spirit. Coburn will kick off her national book tour with a conversation about her novel, The Girls of the Glimmer Factory. Coburn’s newest novel is set in the Nazi "model" concentration camp of Theresienstadt, where a choir of prisoners used music as resistance, survival, and a symbol of hope.  Author Jennifer Coburn, who is donating all Jan. 23rd book proceeds to Voices of Our City, shares, “I am so honored to participate in this event that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and healing power of music. I have been a fan of Voices of Our City for many years and have so much admiration for all they do. We need music and art more than ever, and I’m excited to share the story of the prisoner choir at Theresienstadt and listen to the soulful music of Voices.” 

The evening will feature a performance featuring original music the Voices of Our City Choir, led by Creative Director Steph Johnson. Voices’ Choir, which gained national recognition after winning the Golden Buzzer on NBC’s America's Got Talent, will share powerful music written from the choir members’ journeys out of homelessness (in collaboration with professional jazz musicians)—demonstrating how creativity can offer a lifeline, especially in times of darkness. Through music, the choir brings light to difficult struggles, resonating with the words of Rabbi Leo Baeck, who referred to music as “Hours of Freedom.” 

Hours of Freedom is more than just a concert; it’s a conversation about resilience and the healing power of art. Join us for a night of music, conversation, and inspiration as we explore how hope can be found through connection, creativity, and shared humanity. 

All proceeds benefit Voices of Our City’s music & arts programming for San Diegans impacted by homelessness. Tickets available now, visit https://www.voicesofourcity.org/hours-of-freedom