The June/July issue of Fader features an 2016 (but still very relevant) interview with Van Jones. Van discusses the many ways Prince invisibly supported people and charitable organizations when they were most in need.  Have a look at the Love 4 One Another Charities Wiki page and do a little searching to see what was going on in the cities he performed in, while on the road.

In A Perfect World, founder Manuella Testolini, celebrated the newly opened Phaso School in Malwai. Prince’s brother Omarr Baker, was also there in honor of his brother. Read more here and watch this beautiful video made in gratitude of all those who contributed to this important effort.  Congratulations on the new school and for making the world a little more perfect.

… is at it again!  This time seven YesWeCode members completed their intensive 6 month courses and are the first batch of graduates from this fantastical program. Read all about it here.

The multi talented  Sheila E. gave a wonderful tribute performance at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.  But just because the benefit concert is over doesn’t mean you can’t still donate to the Purple Philanthropy Fund, administered by Twin Cities Mobile Jazz Project.

P.S. You can also donate to Sheila E’s foundation, Elevate Hope.

   A friend in need is Michael Van Huffel.  He was part of the art and design team at Hayes Design Studio that Prince relied on for over a decade and now needs our help with medical expenses for a long term illness that radically has changed his life.  His friend, Jesse Hayes, has made it possible to help at gofundme.com/myfriendmichael.  Read more about this talented human, spread the word, and help.

  Prince’s drummer of 15 years, John Blackwell, is recovering from brain surgery that required tumors be removed. By donating much needed funds at his gofundme site you can help John defray medical and living expenses while he recovers.  As of Sept 27th, John is actively trying to regain his strength on a drum kit gifted to him by Dixon Drums.

  What Prince Left Behind at the Smithsonian… Photos, music and his Knut-Koupee Yellow Cloud guitar.  Celebrate the opening of our nation’s long awaited museum.  Check the schedule here!

  The Uptown Dance Academy in New York has renamed their Back On Track Campaign to Prince Youth Into Stars Campaign to carry on Prince, The New Power Generation, and Misty Copeland’s initial efforts to help them rebuild and move back into their original studios.