Foster the People and Detroiters volunteer at Heidelberg Project

As the saying goes: It’s better to give than receive.

Last Saturday, Foster the People, fans and local Detroit residents gave of their time to volunteer at the Heidelberg Project to support Detroit’s under-resourced community. The volunteers helped transform the abandoned burnt homes on Mt. Elliott between Mack and Benson Street into artistic symbols of a bright vision for the future.
 
"We are thrilled to be selected as a volunteer destination on the Foster The Future’s Do Good Project Tour," said Amanda Sansoterra. "Our efforts will not only benefit the community, but show the neighborhood children that by doing something good, it can foster a sense of pride in their community."
 
This is the second year Foster the People has created a Do Good Project to benefit local charities along their North American summer tour.
 
"The response and commitment from our fans last summer was truly beyond our expectations," said lead singer Mark Foster. "This year we wanted to challenge the Do Good team to find unique ways to attract even more volunteers to make an even bigger impact in each city we visit."
 
The tour will continue across North America until July 7. For more information on how to volunteer or make donations, please visit fosterthefuture.com. 

Source: Dena DiSarro
Writer: Leah Johnson