Congratulations to Season 8’s third place finalist, Danny Gokey, on his engagement to girlfriend Leyicet Peralta. The engagement was announced on Danny’s charity website, sophiasheart.org, on Christmas day. Not wasting any time, Danny and Leyicet plan to wed in late January.

Like Danny, Leyicet is passionate about helping children and families. In the engagement announcement on the Sophia’s Heart website, the couple states, “We are thankful for so many of the blessings God has given us. It is our desire to see homeless children and families be kept together and lifted back on their feet through the help of Sophia’s Heart. We love and appreciate you all.” You can head to sophiasheart.org and make a donation as a wedding gift to Danny & Leyicet.

Last month, Danny announced his upcoming eyewear collection with Match Eyewear, set to debut in March. Find out more. The Danny Gokey 2nd Annual Cruise to benefit Sophia’s Heart will set sail to Cozumel and Key West with Gary LeVox, lead singer of Rascal Flatts as a special guest, from February 2-6.

Congratulations, Danny & Leyicet!