Over the past six years, Joy to the Burg has raised nearly $200,000 for those experiencing homelessness.
Steve Clay, left, and Greg Platzer, of the band, Grumpy, play "Winter Wonderland" duing a news conference announcing the album's release, held at the Capitol Rotunda. Fourteen Harrisburg bands and musicians partnered with Christian Churches United in the release of a Christmas album, "Joy to the Burg." The album's sales will benefit the homeless through CCU's Help Ministries and Susquehanna Harbor Safe Haven. November 7, 2019. Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.
Back in 2019, Sheldon Jones, a member of the local band Loco Lobo, came up with the idea for Joy to the Burg, and over the past five years, the album and cards have raised over $187,000.
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