Brice Long’s Back to Back Foundation was busy last week helping make Christmas a little brighter for families in Christian, Trigg, and Todd counties.
Money raised mostly through his summer concert helps raise money for the Christmas project that provides items such as clothing, Shoes, food, household items, beds, and toys to families in need.
Long, a Christian County native and award-winning country music songwriter formed the Back to Back foundation in 2005.
click to download audioLong said the generosity of the community is one of the main factors that keeps the program running each year.
click to download audioHe also said one of his friends from the road learned of his foundation and has provided help for next year.
click to download audioBrent Gilkey is a part of the Back to Back Foundation and said the help that families receive reverberates years later.
click to download audioSince forming 17 years ago, the Back to Back Foundation has helped over 700 families and raised nearly $1 million. Long said next year’s Back to Back concert is scheduled for July 15 at the Alhambra Theatre.