Tampa, FL – Band Together Relief, a diverse collection of artists, is announcing the launch of an online pop-up shop offering exclusive merchandise. This initiative aims to raise vital funds for communities in Florida and North Carolina that have been severely impacted by Hurricane Helene and Milton.
In response to the widespread destruction and displacement caused by these catastrophic storms, Band Together Relief was created to provide assistance to those in need. The online pop-up shop will offer one-of-a-kind designs from each band and artist, with 100% of the profits going directly to relief efforts in the affected areas.
Our goal is to work with a top-rated charity that has low overhead costs to ensure that funds reach those in need and make a meaningful impact. Band Together Relief is partnering with Current Initiatives Charity to support relief initiatives in Florida and North Carolina. A lot has already been to help those affected by these storms, but there is still a lot do.
Music venues, local artists, bands, and the people who work to make live music happen are out of work and venues not able to open due to damage. So, we’ve partnered with the NIVF Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) to provide immediate help to venues and live music spaces to get them back open and people back to work.
People are still in need of everyday things like doing laundry. The Laundry Project assists lower-income families with meeting a basic need – washing clothes and linens, by turning laundromats into community centers of hope. Laundry fees are paid for while volunteers assist with laundry services, entertain children, and create a caring space at the laundromat.
The online pop shop and merchandise production are powered by MerchDirect.
### About Band Together Relief
Band Together Relief was created by musicians dedicated to providing aid and support to communities affected by natural disasters. Founded in response to Hurricane Helene, our mission is to harness the power of music and community to create positive change and assist those in need.
### About NIVF Emergency Relief Fund (ERF)
Administered by the National Independent Venue Foundation (NIVF), a 501(c)(3) organization, the NIVF Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) is dedicated to providing economic relief to independent, live performance venues and promoters, both for-profit and nonprofit, across the United States experiencing a critically severe emergency due to circumstances beyond their control.
The ERF is a crucial initiative for NIVF and uniquely aligns with its mission to preserve and nurture our national independent, live entertainment community. The Emergency Relief Fund holistically covers unforeseeable situations beyond recipients’ control, including but not limited to natural disasters, natural hazards, manmade disasters, or acts of terrorism.
About NIVF Emergency Relief Fund (ERF)
### About The Laundry Project
The Laundry Project is a movement by Current Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in Florida that is committed to educating and mobilizing communities to be Hope Dealers through the Laundry Project, Hope For Homes Project and Affordable Christmas initiatives.
The Laundry Project assists lower-income families with meeting a basic need – washing clothes and linens, by turning laundromats into community centers of hope. Laundry fees are paid for while volunteers assist with laundry services, entertain children, and create a caring space at the laundromat.
In partnership with our friends at Laundry Love to host Laundry Projects across the United States.