Diana Ross calls Covenant House a builder of bridges

Tony-Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Diana Ross joined Covenant House President Kevin Ryan on stage in New York City on June 2 offering her support after homeless youth being helped by Covenant House performed the show-stopping song "One Day at a Time." The benefit raised funds to provide food, shelter, clothing, educational opportunities, job training and counseling for homeless teens. Ms. Ross called Covenant House a builder of bridges and a place of shelter and hope for children in need.

Watch the teens' performance at this event:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=335lVx2tDrQ

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[lumi015]

There are many charities that are helped by Diana Ross and she does this quietly unlike so many big name stars.

A graceful person...a grand talent as well!

[orangetruffles]

Towards the end of the clip Diana comments that she made her initial visit without telling the young lady who would show her Covenant House who she was - she's reported as saying something like 'I think I just gave Diana Ross a tour'! No fuss, no fanfare, no entourage, & yes indeed, no press coverage when Diana isn't being 'A Diva'... She's always stayed above the gossip, much of it incredibly mean and cruel & for the most part entirely unfounded - a very classy Lady indeed.

[holgerspeckter]

Amazing. Unlike fleabag Mary Wilson who craves so much and gives so little.

[mahoganyflame]

@orangetruffles thank you thank you THANK YOU!!!!!!

thats a trrue DIVA,one whose goodness,and kindness goes unknown,yet people only look at thee negative. I just love her

[3FromTheOutside]

What 4 assholes could possibly have "disliked" this?! God bless you Diana, and God speed to the Covenant House!

[whatigot2say]

@jadeluislarosa lol

[b2223967]

You're welcome Diana... Lol. But seriously, I am grateful to the donors. Without your generosity, our work would not be possible (no building, no clothes, no food). My kids were so excited that night! It was wonderful... I <3 Covenant House.

[PoliticalFunk007]

Then @DetroitLives313 why don't DETROIT do something for her?

[MissShosho1989]

She's very nice just like MJ .. I love her <3

[VegetaSasuke89]

White Supremacy

[jadeluislarosa]

@DetroitLives313 Fuck you Detroit. Why do you deserve anything?. What makes you so special. She got out of those projects like you should have. poor poor you. poor poor Detroit. Fricken idiot loser. One can help who they feel. Maybe people like you keep others from helping..just look at your own posting..I'd throw you to the curb.

[DetroitLives313]

She doesn't do shit for Detroit .....ever!