Activism

From Dave Matthews web site:
"In Dave Matthews Band's continued effort to give back and support charities and socially conscious companies worldwide, they have forged a relationship with TOMS Shoes. TOMS Shoes was founded on a simple premise: With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One. Since their beginning in May 2006, TOMS has given over 150,000 pairs of shoes to children in need through the purchases of caring customers. Because of their growing support, TOMS plans to give over 300,000 pairs of shoes to children in need around the world in 2009. Dave himself was so inspired by TOMS work that he got involved and has created his own design that we are now pleased to be offering in the official store. What easier way to get involved? Buy your pair of Dave Matthews designed TOMS today and you will not only be getting a great pair of shoes for yourself, but you'll be providing a pair to a child in need all in one easy step! Click here to find out more about TOMS Shoes. We are happy to be working with a great company like TOMS Shoes and excited to be able to offer these limited edition, vegan friendly shoes."





url to purchase either of the shoes shown above -
http://davematthewsband.shop.musictoday.com/Dept.aspx?cp=1_21609

Activism

Below are the urls for a couple of sites some of you may find interesting.

Architects of a New Dawn: when you bring up this website click on the video that says "What is Architects of a New Dawn?" - the video is impactful and Carlos shares some thoughts starting at 2:50 on the video (he says more throughout the 6:12 of the video).

http://www.architectsofanewdawn.com/

From the website :

"Architects of A New Dawn is a project, born from the dream and vision of Carlos Santana, to create a new global network, driven by extraordinary music and powerful media content.

It is designed to engage people of all walks of life to work together to create positive change in the global community where love can replace fear and where peace can replace conflict.

This is an invitation to join us and connect with other Architects literally from every part of the globe to find ways to effect change and transform our world together."

Milagro Foundation: Making a Difference in Children's Lives

http://www.milagrofoundation.org/

From the website:

"The Milagro Foundation is a publicly supported foundation established by Carlos Santana and his family in 1998.

Milagro benefits underserved & vulnerable children around the world by making grants to community based tax-exempt organizations that work with children in areas of education, health & the arts.

Milagro means “miracle”. The image of children as divine miracles of light and hope, even as gifts to our lives, is the meaning of the name.

With funds generated by concert ticket donations, individual and corporate donors, Milagro supports children and youth in the San Francisco Bay area, across the United States, and in countries around the world touched by the music of Santana."