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About Rock For Hunger

It starts in Orlando

In a country where poverty and homelessness are an afterthought to a plunging economy, taking one glance on the streets of Orlando reminds you that poverty does not solely exist in developing countries, but right here in our backyard. In the fall of 2006, Chris Goyzueta and a group of aspiring college students decided it was time to make an impact in their community. The group used the voice and talent of local musicians to raise awareness and funding for the homeless population of Downtown Orlando, culminating with the first Rock For Hunger Fest in November 2006.

Fast forward a few years and you will see a trail of actions that have made the community take notice of not only Rock For Hunger, but all those suffering from poverty here in Central Florida. Rock For Hunger has been there every step of the way from providing warm meals to over 150 people every Monday night to career development, lifestyle training, assisting with after school programs, and granting access to creative field trips that aim to stop poverty at its roots. Not to mention a music festival that attracts National attention, world renowned artists and keeps the programs running smoothly to truly change the lives of everyone Rock For Hunger helps.

This year Rock For Hunger aims to open the Dreams Center, a place where those who have been affected by poverty or homelessness can come for support and inspiration. Not only will it provide basic needs such as meals and clothing; it will provide a comfortable and friendly learning environment for those individuals who are ready for job training and lifestyle design programs based on their needs and preferences. This has all been made possible by our community of volunteers, partners, musicians and sponsors that have a passion for change and see the desire to make our community a better place.

Music gets people together, music can send a powerful message, and music can spread peace.

"Music can change the world, because music can change people"
- Bono.

Rock for Hunger is working on building the bridge between other nonprofit Organizations, companies, churches, and individuals who all see to end Poverty! Rock for Hunger is currently developing programs that will help provide food, shelter, education, job/business skills, life skills (such as budgeting, etc.), and many other needs that will help willing individuals break their cycle of poverty, and remain out of it. In Orlando, FL we have started a group that goes to bring food, clothes, entertainment, and companionship to the homeless every Monday. Our goal is to inspire people of all walks of life to start groups such as these in their communities all over the United States. It is highly important that we care for each other, and end the problems within our community. We can not end poverty worldwide without being able to end poverty in our own country. Only by working together as one community in peace, can we end poverty in our own country.

There are over 75 Million people living in Poverty in the US, of which 25% are Children!