WILKES-BARRE -- A benefit concert for flood victims will be held at Arts YOUniverse at 7 p.m. Saturday to help the Wyoming Valley chapter of the American Red Cross.

Many in West Pittston and nearby areas lack flood insurance and that has resulted in many people in need of help.

The Red Cross, as well as other non-profits, are in need of financial resources to provide basic services, such as free health clinics for flood victims and assistance with cleanup efforts.

Kathleen Godwin, executive director of Arts YOUniverse, said this event will allow people of all ages to contribute to flood relief.

“If they have been wondering how they can make a difference. This is one way,” she said.

Godwin and LCCC student Ryan Hertel dually organized the benefit concert sponsored by Music-Go-Round in Wilkes-Barre.

Featured at the event will be several local artists and bands: Caroline Thomas, KIDZ, Hidden Drive, Tambourine Murder Scene, First and Goal, Kris Marconi featuring Winter Wenner and Larson Rice.

The concert, which is geared toward young people, will showcase several genres of music, including acoustic rock, alternative and hip-hop.

Caroline Thomas and the other music acts are lending their talents to the event free of charge.

“I’m really happy that I can do something like this to help the people of this area whose lives have been turned upside down. I hope the funds can make a difference in the flood relief efforts,” Thomas said about the opportunity.

Further information on Arts YOUniverse future events and programs can be found at www.artsyouniverse.com.