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$100,000.00
Campaign Goal$13,810.00
Raised So Far13,810
Souls Served146
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Michael Franti's Story
Shoes Collected to Date for Barefoot Concert Series:
Michael is the founder and lead singer of Michael Franti & Spearhead. For over two decades, the Bay Area born Franti has been bringing our world exceptionally powerful, deeply felt music. The Sound of Sunshine is Michael Franti & Spearhead's seventh studio album and the follow-up to 2008's Top 40 hit All Rebel Rockers. The album is set for release on September 21st and the album's title track and single is currently #1 on the AAA chart. In addition, Michael is the creator of the Power to the Peaceful (PTTP) festival in San Francisco. This year's 12th annual festival will take place on September 11th and is a part of "The Barefoot Concert Series". PTTP is one of the nation's largest free annual music festivals with over 50,000 attendees and serves to promote change through music, art and action.
To learn more about Michael Franti, visit his website at: www.michaelfranti.com
TO COLLECT CRITICALLY NEEDED FOOTWEAR
Partnership To Include Nine-City "Barefoot Concert Series", Footwear Drives And
Fundraising Efforts Targeting The Collection Of 100,000 Pairs
Michael Franti today announced his partnership with Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity dedicated to providing free shoes to people in need around the world partner together, in an effort to collect / sponsor 100,000 pairs of shoes! The campaign will serve to raise awareness of the need for footwear both nationally and internationally in order to enhance the lives of families worldwide through a cooperative effort to distribute critically needed footwear.
The partnership is especially significant for 2010, as it marks anniversaries for both Soles4Souls (the distribution of its 10 millionth pair of shoes) and for Franti, who decided to go shoeless 10 years ago.
"Ten years ago I made a decision to go barefoot after playing music for kids in many countries who could not afford shoes," said Franti. "I know some of the aches and pains that go along with being barefoot, but have no idea what it's like to not be able to afford them. Partnering with Soles4Souls is a way of putting my experience to use helping families take a first step out of the cycle of poverty."
TWO WAYS TO DONATE IN EFFORTS TO EACH 100,000 GOAL:
Michael and Soles4Souls, will partner to raise money through the charity's "$1 equals 1 pair" program. For every dollar that is raised, Soles4Souls will donate a pair of shoes to someone in need.
1) Fans can donate shoes, funds and learn more about the programs at BOTH www.michaelfranti.com and www.Soles4Souls.org
2) Fans can also donate via text message by texting keyword "FRANTI" to 20222.
BAREFOOT CONCERT SERIES TOUR DATES:
Along "The Sound of Sunshine Tour" this Fall, nine cities will be designated as part of The "Barefoot Concert Series". Local distributions, as well as additional promotions (including impromptu "busking" performances), will be held in select cities, bringing additional awareness and fundraising opportunities to this amazing cause.
September 11: San Francisco, CA - Golden Gate Park/Power To The Peaceful Festival
September 22: Los Angeles, CA - Club Nokia
October 7: Minneapolis, MN - The State Theater
October 8: Chicago, IL - The Riviera Center
October 13: Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
October 28: New York, NY - Terminal 5
October 30: Philadelphia, PA - The Electric Factory
November 13: Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
November 14: Pontiac, MI - Crofoot Ballroom
DETAILS ON SOLES4SOULS SHOE CHARITY:
Soles4Souls is a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people around the world. The shoes are distributed, free of charge, to people in need across the globe. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away over 10 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes (currently distributing one pair every 7 seconds). The shoes have been distributed in 125 countries, including Haiti, Kenya, Nepal, and the United States. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS and donating parties are eligible for tax advantages.
For more information on Soles4Souls, please visit: www.soles4souls.org
What Your Donation Can Do
Michael Franti's Recent Donations
| Name | Amount | Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson Kristoff | $100.00 | 12/19/2011 | When you came to WYEP (Pittsburgh) last year to do an on-air set, you talked about your efforts to get shoes to those who don't have them. Your whole vibe was so positive and refreshing I promised that I would support you. So I am. |
| Ed Proulx | $10.00 | 05/27/2011 | |
| Tomas Waska | $5.00 | 04/07/2011 | |
| Anonymous | $250.00 | 04/01/2011 | |
| Keir Mackinnon | $40.00 | 03/10/2011 | Hi Michael, I hope you give this money to the African Kids. This is my birthday money that I will get for my 6th birthday on April 1st. I lived in Bolivia for a year and know that some kids need our help. "Hey, Hey, Hey" is my favorite song.THanks! |
| Catherine Nguyen Huy | $50.00 | 03/07/2011 | |
| Mary Ann Arnold | $50.00 | 03/04/2011 | Even though we've known you for quite some time now, you still continue to inspire me. Guess this means I'll do your dishes again next time you guys come home to Asheville! HA. Continue to keep the failth! Love and big hugs, J's Aunt Mary |
| Anonymous | $5.00 | 02/08/2011 | |
| Sabrina Mueller-Spitz | $20.00 | 01/25/2011 | This is a wonderful program. Thanks for providing me a way to give back. |
| Kalee Whittaker | $10.00 | 01/20/2011 | |
| devin Moss | $20.00 | 01/13/2011 | |
| Anonymous | $50.00 | 01/11/2011 | |
| Cindy Jones | $25.00 | 12/29/2010 | |
| Terri Heller | $5.00 | 12/23/2010 | |
| kate Phillips | $10.00 | 12/22/2010 | |
| STAFFAN SCHORR | $10.00 | 12/17/2010 | |
| Randi Cardia | $100.00 | 12/10/2010 | |
| Joel Kachinsky | $25.00 | 12/09/2010 | |
| sharon autry | $10.00 | 11/30/2010 | |
| Jason Houston | $50.00 | 11/27/2010 | Great music, great spokesperson for a great cause. |
| Ana Gordon | $25.00 | 11/20/2010 | Thank you for doing this. |
| Nathan Hamilton | $37.00 | 11/15/2010 | Keep It Up. Special Thanks to Franti and Spearhead for supporting another great cause. |
| Mary Jennings | $5.00 | 11/04/2010 | |
| Rae Borecky | $20.00 | 11/04/2010 | |
| Stephanie Mickle | $10.00 | 11/03/2010 | Thank you Michael Franti, Spearhead, and all the people who work for and otherwise support Soles for Souls! Take Care of Each Other Love, SK shanti |
| gary bunn | $10.00 | 11/02/2010 | Thanks for all you do |
| Ed Proulx | $10.00 | 10/31/2010 | |
| Anonymous | $40.00 | 10/31/2010 | |
| Mike Weiner | $10.00 | 10/29/2010 | We saw Michael in Pittsburgh and brought some shoes - but we thought we'd provide some cash to mail them too. Thanks Michael for a great show, a great spirit, music that moves us and makes us think -- and thanks for turning us on to Soles4Souls!! |
| Jaclyn Bennett | $25.00 | 10/29/2010 | |
| Deborah Klein | $10.00 | 10/28/2010 | Thanks for doing what you do :) |
| Louie Catizone | $15.00 | 10/28/2010 | I won the Sound of Sunshine Ticket Giveaway for the Montclair show tomorrow. I figured since the show is not part of the shoe collection schedule, I could do my part this way. I can't wait for tomorrow!! One love |
| Melissa Rosoce | $5.00 | 10/27/2010 | |
| lisa loudermilk | $10.00 | 10/25/2010 | |
| Judy & Brandon McAuley | $20.00 | 10/24/2010 | Saw you yesterday at WYEP and last night in Pittsburgh...you are an inspiration, wonderful music and amazing energy...truly a great soul and a spiritual leader of sorts. Can't wait to see you again! |
| JILL BUELMAN | $30.00 | 10/24/2010 | I LOVE WHAT MICHAEL FRANTI IS DOING FOR THESE CHILDREN! I ALSO LOVE HIS MUSIC, AND SAW HIM AT HOUSE OF BLUES IN DALLAS. I WILL BE GOING TO MANY MORE OF HIS CONCERTS, AND DONATING MORE AS I CAN. THANK YOU MICHAEL!! JILL BUELMAN |
| Kiley Rocco | $25.00 | 10/20/2010 | Love, Kiley & Cassie |
| Moira Laughlin | $10.00 | 10/20/2010 | Saw Michael in concert in Columbus last night and was so inspired - such a warm and generous soul. Good luck with the Souls 4 Souls project! |
| Barbara Smith | $10.00 | 10/18/2010 | |
| Anonymous | $20.00 | 10/14/2010 | |
| tom dom | $10.00 | 10/13/2010 | |
| tom dom | $10.00 | 10/13/2010 | |
| tom dom | $10.00 | 10/13/2010 | |
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| tom dom | $10.00 | 10/13/2010 | |
| tom dom | $10.00 | 10/13/2010 | |
| tom dom | $10.00 | 10/13/2010 | |
| tom dom | $10.00 | 10/13/2010 | |
| James Remke | $15.00 | 10/12/2010 | Michael played a great show in Chicago and his msg keeps the positive vibes flowing daily! I found some $ today so I'm sharing my gratitude & keeping the good vibes flowing on over 2 Soles for Souls. People w/o shoes can use the $ more than me. |
| tom dom | $10.00 | 10/12/2010 | |
| tom dom | $10.00 | 10/12/2010 | |
| tom dom | $10.00 | 10/12/2010 | |
| Anonymous | $10.00 | 10/09/2010 | |
| Carie Briggs | $5.00 | 10/08/2010 | |
| Kelly and Eric Schussler | $10.00 | 10/08/2010 | We love the spirit of your music and the message that you send with your actions and words. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help! |
| Diane Greenspan | $50.00 | 10/07/2010 | From "Stay Human" through 4 albums to "Sound of Sunshine" this 71 year old loves you, spearhead and now Jolene. It was a thrill be be on stage at Earthdance 2010. Your music and message keeps me "on the move" Blessings. |
| Anonymous | $100.00 | 10/07/2010 | |
| Joel Egger | $10.00 | 10/07/2010 | Saw Michael Franti and Spearhead last night in Lincoln, NE... Inspired me to donate to this great organization. I'm so grateful for musicians/celebrities using their exposure for good. Thanks Michael for the great show and the inspiring music! |
| Anonymous | $10.00 | 10/07/2010 | |
| Madelene Luongo | $30.00 | 10/04/2010 | I love your music! It goes straight from my ears to my heart and then gives me that good feeling inside that puts a big smile on my face! It makes me want to kick my shoes right off too! |
| Anonymous | $10.00 | 10/04/2010 | |
| Emily Robertson | $15.00 | 10/03/2010 | |
| Robin Barber | $40.00 | 09/30/2010 | This is a great thing Michael is doing, I am collecting shoes from my friends also. |
| Alana Parrott-Jolly | $10.00 | 09/29/2010 | |
| angela abel | $10.00 | 09/29/2010 | I love your music Michael!!!!!!!!! |
| Rahim Sharifi | $60.00 | 09/29/2010 | |
| Lori Ann Gronman | $50.00 | 09/29/2010 | |
| Catherine Schoney | $10.00 | 09/28/2010 | |
| Kaye Lewis | $50.00 | 09/28/2010 | Thank you for spreading so much love around our planet Michael! Your're awesome. |
| Beth Grimes | $5.00 | 09/27/2010 | Thank you for the continual inspiration. |
| Anonymous | $20.00 | 09/25/2010 | |
| Chris Frey | $10.00 | 09/25/2010 | |
| Scott Tridle | $10.00 | 09/24/2010 | |
| Steve Eagleton | $20.00 | 09/24/2010 | Love the music, Love the Heart and 'Sole' of the program... you are an inspiration!!! |
| Krystal Taylor | $25.00 | 09/24/2010 | Thank you for being so inspiring in everything you do! |
| Michael Weinstein | $10.00 | 09/24/2010 | |
| Joe Giannelli | $5.00 | 09/24/2010 | |
| Anonymous | $5.00 | 09/24/2010 | |
| Kevin Goughary | $973.00 | 09/21/2010 | |
| Anonymous | $20.00 | 09/21/2010 | |
| Terresa Lauer | $10.00 | 09/21/2010 | May all children everywhere be filled with peace and joy and have all of their needs met all of the time! |
| Cindy Ferrera | $5.00 | 09/20/2010 | Wish I could give more-I understand what its like to go without-Good thing you are doing Michael..Thank you for all your positivity :) |
| steve rogers | $5.00 | 09/20/2010 | |
| Theresa Ruby | $25.00 | 09/18/2010 | Can't wait to see you in Tucson on the 24th!! |
| Anonymous | $10.00 | 09/16/2010 | |
| Tom and Michelle baker | $100.00 | 09/13/2010 | |
| Janice Lonnroth | $20.00 | 09/12/2010 | I'll match this when I see the MFSH at the Chicago show. Can't wait! |
| Trish Bishop | $10.00 | 09/08/2010 | |
| Beth Hazelton | $10.00 | 09/08/2010 | |
| Caitlin Beneke | $10.00 | 09/08/2010 | |
| Raisin Girl | $10.00 | 09/08/2010 | |
| Nicole Izguerra | $5.00 | 09/06/2010 | |
| Mary Fernandez | $100.00 | 09/05/2010 | |
| Karen Piper | $15.00 | 09/05/2010 | Michael, love you, your music and what you do! |
| Maggie Jaicomo | $5.00 | 09/04/2010 | This is a great cause for wonderful kids! I'm glad that even my five dollars means a whole family can have shoes! If you like this, also check out TOMS.com. |
| Vanessa Honaker | $5.00 | 09/02/2010 | |
| Jeneal Sprajc | $20.00 | 09/01/2010 | Love this organization..adding you to the mix makes it that much nicer! |
| Luke McDonald | $10.00 | 09/01/2010 | |
| Kelli Fritsche | $10.00 | 09/01/2010 | |
| Scott Taylor | $5.00 | 09/01/2010 | |
| amy kaufman | $10.00 | 08/31/2010 | never knew why you go barefoot, michael |
| Anonymous | $50.00 | 08/30/2010 | |
| Darren Straus | $10.00 | 08/30/2010 | |
| Kayne Darrell | $10.00 | 08/30/2010 | Thanks you Michael for inspiring us all to do more..... |
| Vicki Fairchild | $50.00 | 08/30/2010 | This is a great thing you're doing, Michael and I feel honored to be able to help just a little. |
| Dawn Crowell | $5.00 | 08/30/2010 | |
| Beth Jacobson | $10.00 | 08/30/2010 | I love what you do Michael - Keep on giving back and being the inspiration that you are! Kudos to you and Soles4Soles! |
| Karol Norie | $10.00 | 08/30/2010 | |
| Staci Copses | $10.00 | 08/30/2010 | |
| Philip Miller | $5.00 | 08/30/2010 | |
| Kim Blauvelt | $10.00 | 08/29/2010 | |
| Luke Burrows | $5.00 | 08/28/2010 | |
| Shawn M Bernal | $10.00 | 08/27/2010 | If we all work together amazing things will happen. |
| Mary Kay and Tim Dadabo | $200.00 | 08/27/2010 | |
| Katie Kelly | $25.00 | 08/26/2010 | |
| Mark Stratman | $10.00 | 08/26/2010 | |
| Jon Curry | $5.00 | 08/26/2010 | Sorry it is not more but am out of work with illness at the moment. Keep on Keeping on Michael Franti you are a true inspiration. Hope you bring the sunshine back to the UK soon. |
| Diana Novkova | $5.00 | 08/25/2010 | Let this be used for the kids who have no shoes! Thanks Michael! |
| Jim Mabes | $100.00 | 08/25/2010 | It's refreshing to see an artist that genuinely cares and uses their celebrity to give back in such a positive way. |
| Xan Lazaridis | $10.00 | 08/24/2010 | |
| Anonymous | $10.00 | 08/24/2010 | |
| Sheila Murphy | $5.00 | 08/24/2010 | Hoping that having soles will help all of our souls. Thank you for the generosity MF. |
| ian hoare | $50.00 | 08/23/2010 | |
| Laurel Yorks | $100.00 | 08/23/2010 | My older brother remembers going without shoes to 3rd grade in Palm Springs in the mid-50's. We were the poorest kids in town, apparently. I was in kindergarten and had no knowledge of how desperate we were financially. My brother was humiliated. |
| melissa ketter | $20.00 | 08/23/2010 | |
| Anonymous | $111.00 | 08/23/2010 | |
| Anonymous | $30.00 | 08/23/2010 | |
| Marlene Harris | $5.00 | 08/23/2010 | |
| Warren Pottz | $10.00 | 08/23/2010 | |
| Linda Armstrong | $10.00 | 08/23/2010 | |
| Jen Green | $25.00 | 08/23/2010 | |
| Laurie Cordell | $15.00 | 08/23/2010 | |
| Lindsey Hornsby | $10.00 | 08/23/2010 | I love you Michael, you are an amazing person and its so inspiring to see someone who uses their influence and music for peace and love and helping other people! Keep shining!! |
| Angie Bazzana | $50.00 | 08/23/2010 | |
| Anonymous | $10.00 | 08/23/2010 |