Makua, the fundraising auxiliary group of Voices for Children, has taken its outreach efforts to a new level with the creation of a recording of original music by San Diego-based musicians. The proceeds of all CD sales will benefit Voices for Children (VFC), the only nonprofit organization that trains volunteers to be court-appointed special advocates (CASAs) working on behalf of children in San Diego’s foster-care system. Titled “Voices from the Heart,” the compilation CD-release party is set for Saturday, Dec. 17 from noon to 2 p.m. at San Diego Harley-Davidson, located at 5600 Kearny Mesa Road in Kearny Mesa. The event features a free barbeque, a performance by the Lacy Younger Band and other artists on the CD; and marks the official call for submissions for the second CD in the series. Local artists will be able to submit their original recordings through the Makua website, www.makua.org. This project was the brainchild of singer-songwriter Lacy Younger, whose 2007 hit “Something You Do,” remained on the Top 40 chart for 12 weeks. Younger became a supporter of Makua after she performed at the group’s 2008 fundraiser. Inspired by the passion and spirit of the Makua members, Lacy decided to join the group’s endeavor to raise funds for and increase awareness of Voices for Children. The artists on “Voices from the Heart,” volume one of a planned series of compilation CDs, were selected from a call for submissions, gathered from November 2010 through May 2011. The professionally-mastered CD features 11 artists, whose musical genres range from alternative to pop, rock, country and reggae. The 12-track CD is $13, and available for purchase through the Voices for Children and Makua websites. For more information about the CD and CD-release event, or to purchase a CD through the Makua web site, visit www.makua.org/categories/ordercd/order_cd.html. For more information regarding Voices for Children and Makua, call (858) 598-2213, or email [email protected].