Monterey Peninsula Gospel Community Choir (MPGCC) is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation and relies on sponsors to provide education and service to the community. During our inaugural year (2008) choir members donated approximately half of the funds needed to provide 60 hours of choral training and two free concerts to the community. We were also able to bring an internationally famous Japan Voices of Praise as a guest choir to our debut concert. People like you provided the remaining funds through personal donations. MPGCC has not yet requested any corporate or government grants. In 2009 and 2010, in addition to our regular educational activities, we performed at the Monterey Blues Festival and in regional Gospel festivals, had our anniversary concert at the famous Golden State Theatre in Old Monterey, and gave a Christmas concert each year.