Making A Difference Ministries hosts concert

Making A Difference Ministries recently hosted a concert for Toys For Tots sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 3987 and the U.S. Marine Corps at the Knights of Columbus, Luzerne. The concert was one of five held this year to help different organizations during the Christmas season. Some of the organizations helped were Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge, Ruth's Place and a local food pantry. The last concert will take place on Friday at St. Mary's Church of The Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 134 Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Doors open 6:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. The concert is free and the public is welcome. A donation of a non-perishable food item is requested. For more information, visit www.unitybymusic.org or call Steve at 899-2264. At the toy presentation, from left, are Stephen L. Perillo, co-founder, Making A Difference Ministries; Sgt. Brandon Kropf, U.S. Marine Corps; and Christina Shimp, director, 2012 Christmas With A Twist.