from the Atlanta Homeward Choir...
Donal Noonan, who serves as a church musical director at the Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Atlanta, started a choir after for the men who shelter in a church basement.
Noonan wanted to bring them some joy – and a purpose.
On December 21, in the grand entrance hall of the White House, Noonan played the mahogany 1938 Steinway grand piano for two hours as his choir performed for people touring the East Wing holiday decorations.
Neal, 61, one of the oldest of the group and the longest on the streets, says: The choir is a reminder that there’s more to life than being homeless.
Baby Jesus had no home to be born in.....he was homeless too...but the little babe comes year after year bringing joy, peace and love. The least we can do is to stretch out our hearts to enfold those who this night are homeless, those who feel unloved and uncared for, those who feel lost.....