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ABOUT PUNK ROCK GIVES BACK
Punk Rock Gives Back is a charity rooted in punk rock culture, built on the belief that while the world has its flaws, we all have the power to make it better. We support the causes you care about by partnering with individuals, businesses, musicians, and artists to develop events and initiatives that serve the greater good. Whether you're passionate about creating change or already working with a favorite charity, we're here to help navigate government regulations and ensure your efforts are impactful and compliant. Our work includes providing a platform to infuse existing or new events with a charitable focus, partnering to manage giving opportunities within IRS guidelines, and serving as a resource for efficient, compliant fundraising strategies. Let’s work together to make a difference.
2024 Impact:
Punk Rock Gives Back
celebrated our first birthday
by doing what we do best - Giving Back!
We chose 5 charities and our Board of Directors kicked in $1,000. Then we asked YOU to vote for your favorite by donating to them. We added $500 to first place, $200 to second place and $100 to the other charities. It was a win! Thank you for doubling our gifts and supporting these nonprofits who are making a difference!
First Place: Punk Rock Food Drive
Second Place: Musack
Third Place: Rock and Roll Rescue
Fourth Place: The Sidewalk Project
Fifth Place: Socks for Heroes
Thank you for GIVING BACK!
2nd Annual Ornament Auction and Holiday Show
Sixty artists contributed pieces that raised over $8,000 supporting 30 different charities! The ornaments were mini masterpieces which were on display at our first ever holiday show hosted at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach. We had music, an artist marketplace and more! What a fun day for a great cause. Special thanks to Bruce Zebal our emcee, DJ Polyester for spinning tunes all day and Unsound Sunday, Rudy Nuno, The Jack Knives, Greg Antista, Linh Le and Urethane for bringing live music to the event.
Great fun for so many good causes!
2023 IMPACT
Ornament Auction 2023 Was a Huge Success!
Thanks to artists who created ornaments for our auction, people who bid generously and all of those who shared and posted - YOU raised over $5000 to support so many causes! What a fun way to celebrate the holidays with new decor and financial gifts to charities!. This is just one way that Punk Rock Gives Back comes alongside to raise awareness and funds for charities YOU are passionate about.
*Due to the success of our 2023 and 2024 events, we will repeat this event every year. If you are an artist and would like to create an ornament (or ornaments) for a charity you are passionate about contact us to get on the invitation list for 2025.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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SUSAN PROCTOR
FOUNDER/CEO
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ANGELA & EDWARD DAVIS
BOARD CHAIR & VICE CHAIR
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RIVKA BENT
BOARD SECRETARY
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CHRIS RWK
BOARD TREASURER
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LORI HERBST
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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rachael contreras
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Thank you to our supporters and affiliates: