The family is originally from the Congo, but now live in a YWCA in Salt Lake City (Where I also live). They are about to get kicked out, because they have stayed over their allotted period of 2 yrs. The father recently committed suicide, leaving the widowed mother (wrought with health problems) to provide for the family. I don't have that type of money, but I have decided to spend my whole summer raising the money from the 100% sales of my music. I am an independent musician, and my goal is to get as many people as possible to download a single for 99 cents from iTunes between July 27 and the end of summer. 100% of the money raised from the sale of the song will be used to buy them a home.
I am calling this project,"Home for a download."
I was inspired to do this after watching the movie 'Pay it Forward'. This movie helped me realize that it can be a powerful thing do something big for somebody else that they could not do for themselves and not expect anything in return.I am rallying around my state to get the word out, but it's not easy..all I need is to bring an awareness of this project that the community might contribute to make this HAPPEN. I am blessed and grateful for the musical talent God has given me, and want to use the awesome power of music to PAY IT FORWARD.To see the smile on the faces of this family when this is accomplished would be joy and a priceless memory!I filmed a short video of the family you can see here.
Kind Regards..Alex Boye'
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Natasha you are such a nice person!! I really mean that!! Also congrats to taylor for going potty! I will need your tricks soon!!!
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