An audience of more than 500 came out Thursday evening for "A Home for the Holidays," a benefit concert by two groups of Amazon employees — the musicians of Amazon Symphony Orchestra and the singers of Vocally Self Critical. Between ticket sales and additional donations made by concertgoers, the event raised more than $18,000 for Mary's Place, the nonprofit that operates shelters for homeless families, including one that will be housed in a building under construction at our Seattle headquarters.

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Members of "Vocally Self Critical" performing at "A Home for the Holidays" benefit concert
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Members of Vocally Self Critical performing at the benefit concert
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Musicians preparing for the Amazon Symphony Orchestra's Winter Concert
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Amazon Symphony Orchestra musicians
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Amazon Symphony Orchestra conductor at "A Home for the Holidays" benefit concert
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Amazon Symphony Orchestra performing at "A Home for the Holidays" benefit concert
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Amazon Symphony Orchestra's Winter Concert
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Amazon Symphony Orchestra musicians performing
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Amazon Symphony Orchestra musicians at "A Home for the Holidays" benefit concert
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A peek at a music stand at "A Home for the Holidays" benefit concert
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Marty Hartman, Executive Director of Mary’s Place, at "A Home for the Holidays" benefit concert