The Toyota Center to Host 'The Concert' August 7th, 2005; Three of the Most Admired Christian Recording Artists Will Share the Stage for the First Time Ever at This Charity Event.

HOUSTON -- "The Concert," a charity event benefiting two individual local Houston 501 (c) 3 charities: Harris County Protective Services and Community Partners, Inc. Harris County Protective Services, in partnership with the Department of Family and Protective Services, provides services to abused and neglected children, as well as at-risk youth. These services include investigations of child abuse and neglect, and when necessary to ensure the safety of the child, provide temporary out-of-home care. Community Partners was incorporated in 1972 as an Urban Affairs Corporation for the purpose of providing a broad array of social services to children of low-income families in inner-city Houston communities. Community Partners has provided services to more than 200,000 inner-city youth over the past 33 years and is committed to giving children under its care a realistic chance to succeed.

George Ford, Harris County Protective Services (HCPS) Executive Director, said, "We are thrilled to be a beneficiary of this terrific worthwhile event. Our proceeds will go towards the completion of a capital campaign for the funding of a new youth services center for all children served by HCPS whether they come to us in bassinets or handcuffs."

The magic of "The Concert" is that it unifies people of diverse cultures, ethnicities and churches through three of the best Christian artists performing on the same venue for the first time.

Acclaimed Christian recording artists Michael W. Smith, Donnie McClurkin and Israel Houghton will perform at the Toyota Center on Sunday, August 7th with pre-show starting at 5:15 pm. This is the first time all three Christian recording artists will be performing at a concert on the same evening. Michael W. Smith was the top honoree at this year's 30th Annual Dove Awards winning six awards with a lifetime total of 22. Donnie McClurkin was the winner of the 2004 NAACP Image Award Gospel Artist of the Year and 2004 Grammy winner for Best Contemporary Gospel Recording (for the second time). Israel Houghton, a powerful Gospel singer, delivers a message that demolishes cultural and denominational barriers across the nation, and around the world.

"The Concert" is sponsored by KHOU-TV/11 Houston, Gulf States Toyota, and Russell and Smith Ford.

KHOU-TV President and General Manager Peter Diaz, a sponsor for "The Concert" said, "KHOU11 is proud to be a part of bringing this family oriented event to our community. We are proud to have served our viewers for more than fifty years bringing them quality news, information and community service. Being part of events like "The Concert" is one more way we can serve our community."

Doug Hall, the Toyota Center's General Manager, said, "It's a privilege to host this wholesome family-oriented event that will benefit so many deserving children, young mothers, adults and families in the Greater Houston area. We believe "THE CONCERT" will appeal to anyone who enjoys powerful, uplifting music and hope this will be the beginning of similar concerts for many years to come."

"THE CONCERT" tickets are on sale and available through the Toyota Center by calling 1-866-4HOUTIX or online at www.toyotacentertix.com, or visit the Toyota Center Box Office, most Randall's locations, or TicketServant www.ticketservant.com or 281-446-5725. Ticket prices, depending on seating, are $100, $75, $50, $35, and $25 per person.