Youth Leaders

Breakdancer Encourages Youth Leaders Through Hip Hop

For elite breakdancer Michael "Bboy Piecez" Prosserman, the founder and executive director of Unity Charity, falling down and getting back up again did more than just make him great at...

Full story

Charity Song of the Month:

LEE REED, "The Cost Of Tacos," 2018

Hamilton, Ontario rapper-activist Lee Reed has seen the impact of urban renewal/gentrification in his city as people move there from Toronto and he doesn't like the effect it's had on working class citizens. Inspired by the East Hamilton Rent Strike that has seen tenants push back against developers trying to force out long-time residents, Reed has released The Steal City EP about this battle. In "The Cost Of Tacos" Reed asks "who can afford this stuff?" in reference to boutique tacos, using them as an example to show how high the cost of living has gotten in Hamilton. Proceeds from the "$5 or more" EP will go towards the Hamilton Tenants Solidarity Network (HTSN) and the East Hamilton Rent Strike Defense Fund. Buy it here. — Aaron Brophy

Permalink

More Charity Songs

Cause Song of the Month:

NEIL DIAMOND, "America," 1981

Although immigrants coming to the United States these days are villainized and forced to endure unusual cruelties from authorities, legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond once had a more uplifted view of the immigration experience. Diamond's 1981 song "America" from The Jazz Singer soundtrack spoke to the hopes, potential and best outcomes for immigrants who only wanted to come to America to find freedom. "America" was a Top Ten hit when it came out nearly four decades ago. Right now seems like a good time to remind ourselves immigrants "only want to be free" and to "hang on to a dream." Buy it here. — Aaron Brophy

Permalink

More Cause Songs

CANADIAN CHARITY DIRECTORY

* with permission from Canada Revenue Agency

Search charities to confirm if they are registered, view financial records and activities, and other information:

Sign up for weekly Email Newsletter

Don’t miss out. Get the original stories delivered to your inbox once a week. We will not sell your email or give to any third party.

Click the ANTI-RACISM PSA above, voiced by NELLY FURTADO, CHRIS BOSH, LIGHTS, & OTHERS.

Product of the Month

The Karma Box Co. has previously donated proceeds from its subscription box to Oceana and Canadian Women’s Foundation and this winter season, founders Erin Maureen and Kat Rose have selected the Daily Bread Food Bank. The box will include 6 to 8 products (valued at $175) ranging from “natural beauty brands, current fashion must-haves, fitness essentials, health- conscious eats and swoon worthy home décor,” it states on the web site. A one-time purchase is $69.95; a yearly subscription (a new box every three months) is $251.84. The company ships to Canada, U.S. and U.K. — Karen Bliss

Permalink

More Products

We Care...

Samaritanmag

Music-heavy news site about charities, causes and good deeds

Youth Leaders

Breakdancer Encourages Youth Leaders Through Hip Hop