(Chicago, IL)- Coined as one of the “Top Organizations to Save Chicago,” in XXL Magazine, the Lupe Fiasco Foundation has served hundreds of youth throughout the city of Chicago. The immense impact the foundation has made in the city has created and supported youth empowerment organizations such as Project Orange Tree, launched food & liquor neighborhood campaigns, coat drives and more.

On Thursday June 19th, 2014 the Lupe Fiasco Foundation will be launching its new website with major features that highlight the foundation’s major initiatives including Youth Empowerment, Food Justice and Hip Hop Curriculum. The informative site showcases the past work of the foundation, upcoming events, a monthly newsletter and where to donate to the foundation.

The foundation’s community partners past and present partners include Adidas

After School Matters, Donda’s House, DuSable Museum, Great Black Music Project, House of Blues Chicago, IMAN (Inner City Muslim Action Network), New Birth Christian Center

Northeastern Illinois University Carruthers Center For Inner City Studies, WGCI Morning Riot Radio Show, Project Orange Tree, WVON 1690 AM, Youth Outreach Services and more.

ABOUT THE LUPE FIASCO FOUNDATION: Lupe’s mission to provide warm meals and coats to families in need quickly expanded to include music education, curriculum and a host of other arts-based initiatives in Chicago inner-city communities. By 2009, Lupe and co-founder Ayesha Jaco realized the need to organize and expand this outreach, and the Lupe Fiasco Foundation was born with the mission of empowering inner-city youth as artists, activists and global citizens.

Find the Lupe Fiasco Foundation on Social Media:

Twitter: LupeFoundation

Instagram: LupeFoundation

Facebook: LupeFiascoFoundation

For more information on the Lupe Fiasco Foundation visit www.lupefiascofoundation.org

All press inquiries regarding The Lupe Fiasco Foundation please contact:

Briahna Gatlin, Email: b.gatlin@swankpublishing.com Phone: 312-480-8700

Keena Carson, Email: keenareneepr@gmail.com Phone: 773.726.1729

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On The Table

On May 12th, The Lupe Fiasco Foundation hosted an "On The Table" community meal and discussion.

Lupe Fiasco Yahoo! News interview with Kate Couric!

Lupe sits down with Katie Couric to discuss his "Mission" and much more!

Coming Soon

Fall 2014 - Hip Hop Curriculum Program Launch

We are pleased to announce that we will be launching a new program this Fall! Stay tuned as we will be rolling out details soon!

A Moment of Appreciation

Thank you for your continued support for the Lupe Fiasco Foundation! For more information on The Lupe Fiasco Foundation, visit us at www.lupefiascofoundation.org or email us at info@lupefiascofoundation.org. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to stay updated on all of our events.

About The Lupe Fiasco Foundation

Lupe’s own mission to provide warm meals and coats to families in need quickly expanded to include music education, curriculum and a host of other arts-based initiatives in Chicago inner-city communities. By 2009, Lupe and co-founder Ayesha Jaco realized the need to organize and expand this outreach, and the Lupe Fiasco Foundation was born with the mission of empowering inner-city youth as artists, activists and global citizens.