PRESS RELEASE: AMP 30th Anniversary Concert

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August 30, 2024

Artist-Run Homeless Services Nonprofit Marks 30th Anniversary with Concert

AMP concert will raise funds to provide homeless youth with art mentorship and community

PORTLAND, OR  —  The Artist Mentorship Program (AMP), a nonprofit that uses the power of art and music to combat the traumas of youth homelessness, will host “AMP’s 30th Anniversary Concert” with various local bands at the Mission Theater on Saturday, October 5th at 7:00pm. 

Portland legends Quasi, Camp Crush, and the Mistons will be performing to show their support along with several other guest artists. The all ages event is open to the public, with early entry and special perks promised for monthly donors (or “Amplifiers”). All event proceeds will benefit AMP’s work with young people.

The event will mark 30 years of AMP providing transformative art and music mentorship for homeless youth, and will fund continued essential support during a time when local and national officials are rapidly criminalizing homelessness.

“It’s wild how much AMP has grown since 1994. We started by bringing instruments and paint supplies to groups of youth we saw hanging out in parks and under the Hawthorne bridge. 30 years later, AMP is one of Portland’s critical youth organizations in Old Town. Times are tough and the need for what we do has only grown over time. AMP is stepping up to meet that need,” says Will Kendall, founder of AMP and local painter/musician.

General tickets can be purchased at https://www.amppdx.org/amp-concert. Guests who can’t attend are encouraged to participate by watching a live stream of the event hosted by X-Ray.fm.

About AMP

The Artist Mentorship Program (AMP) supports youth navigating homelessness by using the power of music and art to model healthy relationships, build self confidence, and create pathways out of homelessness. AMP provides vital services to over sixty youth aged 15-25 daily.