Philip Bailey Behind New Campaign for National Foster Care Month (Video)

philip bailey - music is unity foundation
Philip Bailey – Music Is Unity Foundation

*Philip Bailey, the lead singer of Earth, Wind & Fire, and founder of the Music Is Unity Foundation, is kicking off National Foster Care Month with a campaign to raise $500,000 for foster youth, reports the Washington Informer. The #FosterChallenge encourages everyone to donate just one buck to help raise awareness of foster children’s plight throughout the country.

“We have a foundation called Music is Unity, it’s over ten years old, and a portion of our touring proceeds have historically gone to organizations helping foster youth, especially those aging out of the system,” Bailey said during a live interview with the National Newspaper Publishers Association.

“I have seven children and seven grandchildren, and I can’t imagine them navigating through life without anyone to support them with their needs and challenges,” Bailey remarked.

He continued: “Millions of youths are in that place through no fault of their own. Our ticket sales have gone to help these young folks in this situation.”

Throughout National Foster Care Month, the Power of One: Hour of Unity campaign will applaud the achievements of foster youth, and showcase their talents while allowing everyone to hear their voices and stories, Bailey told the NNPA. Organizers will distribute all donations to more than 20 nonprofit foster care organizations nationwide that provide foster youth with essential resources and services, including shelter, food, technology, education and other goods.

Also, Bailey and others will host the virtual Power of One: Hour of Unity” fundraiser at 6 p.m. EST on Thursday, May 20.

“When [Earth, Wind & Fire] are on the road, we do a backstage soundcheck, and we invite foster youth and introduce them to all different facets of our company with the hope that those who are interested in music get more out of the experience,” Bailey said. “They stay and watch the show, and they get more involved. Now, because of the pandemic, there is no touring. It’s challenging even for us because the ticket sales are not there. Until we get back on the road, we really need people to step up and help meet that gap.”

Bailey talks more about the Music is Unity Foundation below:

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