This past Thursday the Common Ground Foundation and Virgin Mobile hosted From the Ground Up, a benefit to help raise funds for The Night Ministry of Chicago . Held in his hometown, the day was also reason to celebrate the opening of Virgin Mobile’s first ever flagship store. The Night Ministry of Chicago works to provide housing, healthcare, and human connection to members of the community struggling with poverty or homelessness. The event included poetry, singing, and other performances with kids and young adults from The Night Ministry. Common even did a quick freestyle and gave individual critiques during his meet and greet. All ticket proceeds went to the foundation. It’s stories like this one that give us a break from shaking our heads at all the crazies out there.
This past Thursday the Common Ground Foundation and Virgin Mobile hosted From the Ground Up, a benefit to help raise funds for The Night Ministry of Chicago . Held in his hometown, the day was also reason to celebrate the opening of Virgin Mobile’s first ever flagship store. The Night Ministry of Chicago works to provide housing, healthcare, and human connection to members of the community struggling with poverty or homelessness. The event included poetry, singing, and other performances with kids and young adults from The Night Ministry. Common even did a quick freestyle and gave individual critiques during his meet and greet. All ticket proceeds went to the foundation. It’s stories like this one that give us a break from shaking our heads at all the crazies out there.
We were heartbroken to learn that Tameka Raymond’s son Kile, Usher’s 11-year-old stepson was unable to overcome the injuries he suffered during an accident earlier this month. Kile died after being taken off life support today. According to TMZ reports : Usher’s 11-year-old stepson has passed away this morning from injuries suffered in a tragic jetski accident in Georgia earlier this month … TMZ has learned. Doctors removed 11-year-old Kile Glover from life support after it was determined the injuries were too severe to overcome. We’re told Kyle’s mother, Tameka Foster, struggled tremendously with the decision. According to our sources, Tameka is understandably devastated. Glover was injured on July 8 … as he was riding in an inner tube that was connected to a pontoon in Lake Lanier. According to authorities, a family friend who was riding a jetski behind the pontoon lost control and collided with Glover’s tube. The accident is currently under investigation. Yesterday Tameka tweeted a single photo of Kile and his younger brother Cinco (Usher V): We are devastated by this news and want to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Foster, Glover and Raymond families. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Virgin Mobile has partnered with the City of Chicago, The Night Ministry and the Common Ground Foundation to help homeless youth in Chicago. Be part of our cause, and come visit our new retail locations with a $20 donation – in exchange we’ll give you a ticket to see Chicago native COMMON perform live Thursday 7/26! HOW TO JOIN THE CAUSE: Visit our new retail locations; Make a $20 donation; Get your ticket to the show Tickets are available at the following location and times: Virgin Mobile Flagship 2562-64 N. Clark St. Saturday, 7/21 12-4PM (CT) Sunday, 7/22 12-4PM (CT) Can’t make it to the Flagship Store? Tickets are also available by clicking here. All proceeds benefit The Night Ministry of Chicago that works to provide housing, healthcare and human connection to members of our community struggling with poverty or homelessness. VIP goodies may be available for some lucky customers, so keep your eyes and ears open! Visit our hot, new locations in your neighborhood to upgrade your phone, check on your account, browse new devices, and high five our employees. Click here to find one near you! *No purchase necessary, donation is required. Ticket quantities are limited. Cost per ticket: $20 donation to The Night Ministry. Max ticket quantity per person: 2. Must be 18 or older. This is a great opportunity to see Common and help the homeless at the same damn time! Source
WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) – On Friday, July 15, universal principles of eldercare were affirmed by exiled Tibetan leaders and Dr. Marion Somers, the pre-eminent U.S. advocate for better long-term care. Dr. Marion was in Washington, D.C., representing the 3in4 Association on a national tour. Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Send2Press Newswire Discovery Date : 21/07/2011 10:58 Number of articles : 2
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Hip-hop star Common is opening up his recording studio to one lucky fan, in a bid to raise $50,000 for kids living in high risk communities. The hip-hop “legend” (or so says his website), is the driving force behind a very worthwhile foundation called the “Common Ground Foundation,” which he says aims to help people “strive for greatness in any and everything you do.” On April 16, the foundation is hosting a gala in Chicago where he will be honoring women who represent award-worthy leadership skills across generations including Dr. Maya Angelou, Keke Palmer, Dee Robinson Reid and Sherri Shepherd. For those who can’t make it to the gala, or those who cannot afford the $250 ticket, or $2250 table, the donation drive has been opened up online, where everyone who donates can win different prizes based on how much they can afford to donate. PopEater report that fans who donate between $1 and $25 dollars can enter to win an autographed pic from the artist. Those who donate between $501 and $1,000 will be entered to win a phone call from Common and one lucky donor who donates more than $1,001 will be entered to win a chance to sit in on a studio session with the singer while he records his new album. To donate to the cause click here Sounds like a very worthwhile cause, and a once in a lifetime opportunity to be in the company of some very inspiring women! Are Common & Serena Engaged? Selita Ebanks May Have Spilled The Beans [VIDEO] Common To Play Freed Slave In New Television Role Naomi Campbell Launches “Fashion For Relief” Pop-Up Shop [PHOTOS]
