In 1975, a group of students at the University of California, Santa Cruz, met in a class called “The Political Economy of Ecological Problems” and became close friends. Sixteen years later, after going out in the world and living their lives for a while, these friends got together again and decided to establish a foundation that would help people in need, protect the environment, and strengthen friendships. The result is Friends Foundation International.
 
The foundation is a vehicle for individuals who share the bond of friendship to use their collective commitment, resources, and energy to improve the human condition and protect the environment all over the world. The foundation identifies and supports significant environmental projects, serving as a funnel so that contributions from friends, colleagues, and other donors go directly to the projects with no deductions for overhead expenses!

Tonight’s show is a benefit for the foundation featuring Myrtle Lane, Threat Level Orange, Jumpin' Fish, Janam, Gabe Freund, Gi Gi Alper, and Austin & the City Limits.

Visit the Friends Foundation International website