Gerard Placide, a multiple American McDonald’s Gospelfest winner, will perform Nov. 7 at a benefit concert for DeKalb families in need.

The “Reaching the World Through Music” concert will take place at 6 p.m. at Word Church International in Decatur.

Placide, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, is also a soldier in the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart.

Word Church International and the nonprofit Potter’s House Community Development Corp. are co-hosts of the concert. There is no admission fee, but concertgoers are asked to donate nonperishable food items to support a food pantry and families in DeKalb.

The Potter’s House has been serving DeKalb County families and at-risk students for more than seven years. Its initiatives include Camp Heritage summer enrichment program and Cool School before- and after-school care; family and couples counseling; food pantry and food distribution; and restoration and recovery support and counseling.

Word Church International is at 2030 Wesley Chapel Road. For more information, call 404-288-3834.