Comedian Michael Che is showing that laughter can make a big difference to those who are in need. That Saturday Night Live cast member and “Weekend Update” anchor recently announced that he will headline a special comedy show that will benefit New York City’s public housing.
As reported by the New York Daily News, all the proceeds from the show go to The Fund for Public Housing, a 501c3 non-profit affiliated with the New York City Housing Authority.
The Fund for Public Housing was founded in 2015, and its mission is to raise money to create a better living environment for those who live in the projects.
Che, along with fellow comedians Michelle Wolf, Jeff Ross, and other yet to be confirmed guests will perform a crowd at Irving Plaza, during A Night for NYCHA with Michael Che and Friends on Jan. 11.
“A lot of residents don’t have heat this winter,” Michael Che wrote in a story on Instagram. “Some insane stat, like 80% had outages, and this money could really help. I grew up in a building like that, and it’s really tough.”
Tickets for the event at 1 p.m. Friday on the Live Nation website, with standing room passes costing $65 and VIP seating going for $150.
