Ludlow+Grand

Here’s a thought. I call it Instant Goodification. It’s simple. The landscape of socio-economic responsbility is a changing. People are tired of mere symbols of participation (like the livestrong bracelets, red/pink ribbons, or product(red) swag). We expect more. We want real-time impact and real connections (like Kiva, charity:water’s Google Earth proof program of water wells or Oprah’s Katrina Home Registry – where you don’t just donate money, but buy folks personal items like toasters and picture frames).

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It’s surprising how in the most ordinary of things something extraordinary can come. So I’m saying “yes.” Yes to a trip. Yes to a cause. Yes to hope. Yes to love. Yes to two million sex-trafficked kids whose personal stories are worthy to be made known.

So here I am literally sitting at JFK to BKK. I’m friggin excited and anxious to be on this epic journey as a team member of TheBlindProject, a non-profit organization (umbrella 501c3) aimed to restore and reveal the true value of those who are vulnerable and exploited to trafficking; by creating a social business model that economically empowers rescued children with innovative marketing and branding opportunities. Yeah man!

In the last few months, I’ve become closely involved with The Blind Project. Recently, my friends and I created this video for the Google Project 10^100. Our idea is to fight modern day slavery by creating economic job opportunities.

Simply amazing. Simply important. Simply easy.

Hello, Everyone!

My friends and I wanted to do something more of our lives and leverage our professional experiences for a larger purpose – So we’re aiming to launch a philanthropic nightlife brand called *Drink Responsibly Presents. *DRP is a simple charity model. But it cannot be possible without the patronage of brands who value our mission to elevate going out into doing good. 

We believe this is a unique cause marketing, sampling opportunity for brands to reach a more conscientious 20-something. Please take a look at our proposal for your consideration and support. Click on the images below for a larger view, or email me for the proposal.

 All the best. Kevin.

In order to fix a problem, we must be able to see it.

My visionary friends at The Blind Project are on an amazing mission to change the reality of sex trafficking in Southeast Asia. So many of us are unaware of this modern-day slave trade. Yet the young victims of it see everything and are blinded from hope of a better future.

The Blind Project is devoted to raising awareness through advertising campaigns and providing counseling, education and jobs for victims. Their long-term goal is to create a socially responsible fashion brand for the survivors.

Join me in this important social movement.

Isn’t it funny how even the smallest gesture of service we give to others can make us feel little bit like Jesus. Last Thursday, I was privileged to be part of Reveal, a special Valentine’s Day event to pamper 30 deserving women who’ve faced domestic violence in their past. Our hope was to show these women that they have value and are loved on a night when women across New York are being treated like princesses. Top volunteer professionals from the fashion industry provided makeovers consisting of wardrobe, hair, skin and makeup.

A personal shout-out to Robert Montagnese of McCann Erickson/L’Oreal Paris, Jennifer Moon, Tara Eisenberg and Emily Schuler of Coty Inc. and Jackson Corp. Dolce Vida Handbags for their kind generosity in donating beautiful gifts.

myspace.com/revealdignity 

Tomorrow. Next time. Later. Soon. Excuses come so easily, and what happens… absolutely nothing. So what motivates a group of 20-somethings to think they can Be.The.Change for Uganda… “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful and committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has,” said Margaret Mead.

Beautiful is the people who just do their thing. No thinking twice. No second guessing. I’m honored to have in my life the dreamers of Be.The.Change: Griffin. Leslie. Jordan. Bill. Cameron. Last night I attended their 2nd Annual Yuleganda Ball, a charitable celebration to further the education, mentorship and sustenance of children in Uganda. Tuition. Housing. Medical. Food. Transportation. Love. Hope. Strength. Faith. Community. Currently 11 in Ndejje Village outside of Kampala are empowered. Be.The.Change intends that the loss of one or both parents to AIDS does not stop their future as the next generation of leaders to raise Uganda up.

bethechangeuganda.com