A local group has put together a special program this weekend showcasing the musical talents of local residents.

As a part of a free event, Friends in Action of DeWitt County is hosting a fundraising concert. Myra Stroud is president of the Friends in Action Board and explains this is something she's wanted to do for a long time.

Friends in Action is a volunteer based not-for-profit group helping residents 60 and older maintain independence through a variety of means. Stroud explains they do this through in-home visits to car rides to the doctor or pharmacy.

One way Friends in Action is most visible is the construction of ramps for the disabled in the community. If you drive past a home with a ramp at the front porch, it was likely constructed by Friends in Action.

The concert for Friends in Action is Sunday afternoon at 3 pm at the Nazarene Church on Kleemann Drive.

An offering will be taken to benefit Friends in Action and their mission of serving those in need in Clinton and DeWitt County.

For more information on Friends in Action, contact their office in the DeWitt County Friendship Center at 217-855-6036.