The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Performers Use Their Star Power to Help Their Hometown Causes

Visibility is often the most significant gift celebrated musicians can give to a local cause.

The pop singer Ricky Martin says using his fame to raise awareness about a social problem is perhaps more important than raising or donating funds. The Grammy winner uses the Ricky Martin Foundation, which...

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