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k_buddy762

(638 posts)
5. He walks the walk
Sun May 18, 2025, 01:59 PM
May 18

Nice to see a rich man who doesn't just talk the talk. From ChatGPT:

Bruce Springsteen is renowned not only for his music but also for his extensive philanthropic efforts. While the exact total of his charitable donations isn't publicly disclosed, available records indicate that he has contributed millions of dollars to various causes over the years.

Key Highlights of Springsteen’s Philanthropy
Thrill Hill Foundation: Through his private foundation, Springsteen donated approximately $3.3 million to charities across the U.S. through 2010, with $4.8 million remaining for future donations at that time.
Scribd

Concert Contributions: Since the 1980s, Springsteen has reportedly donated around $10,000 per concert to local charities, amounting to millions over the decades.
The Times
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The Greater Boston Food Bank
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Community Support: In the late 1990s, he gave more than $350,000 to provide home improvements for the needy in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Stars Doing Good
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Acton Institute
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Wikipedia
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Benefit Performances: Proceeds from the opening night of his 2021 "Springsteen on Broadway" show were donated to local New York and New Jersey charities, including food banks and pandemic relief funds.
Long Island Cares
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Wikipedia
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Support for Workers: In 2024, he donated $20,000 to support miners in the northern U.S.
Fortune

Beyond these contributions, Springsteen has supported numerous organizations such as Amnesty International, the Red Cross, and MusiCares. His philanthropic endeavors reflect a deep commitment to social causes and community support.

Love you Boss - add link malaise May 18 #1
The felon picked the wrong guy to insult MacKasey May 18 #2
But didn't Trump say like "a billion" people showed up for a rally in Wildwood a year ago? Wiz Imp May 18 #4
Eleventy-billion LoisB May 18 #13
Springsteen DENVERPOPS May 18 #29
The whole country would be covered in ketchup. IT would be up for a week sending out LoisB May 18 #30
AND DENVERPOPS May 18 #33
LOL! Right. The Depends manufacturer would have to really ramp up production. LoisB May 18 #34
Aint that the truth johnnyfins May 18 #6
I love that he repeated his words from a few nights ago malaise May 18 #12
'TRUMPLETHINSKIN' Love it! Joinfortmill May 18 #15
Anddd, won't ex-governor Christie be maddd at Trump for nasty words about Bruce. Christie is a devoteeee...n/t SheilaAnn May 18 #18
Love you Boss. FalloutShelter May 18 #3
He walks the walk k_buddy762 May 18 #5
And I bet tRUMP donated exactly $zero dollars...it wouldn't surprise me one bit. SWBTATTReg May 18 #8
I asked chat gpt the exact same question k_buddy762 May 19 #36
He also bought our hometown of Freehold a fire truck and they named it "Born to Run." This is quite a while ago now.n/t SheilaAnn May 18 #20
He has also been a supporter of our troops 👏 Deuxcents May 18 #27
Stick a Big Mac in the bloated felon's fat trap! wolfie001 May 18 #7
All he does, literally DENVERPOPS May 18 #19
Yep! wolfie001 May 18 #31
But he walks from the golf cart to the ball and back for exercise. Marcuse May 19 #37
And it is reported that DENVERPOPS May 19 #44
Here's the Boss on Opening night😀 malaise May 18 #21
BRUCE!!!! wolfie001 May 18 #32
And still rockin' ! calimary May 19 #40
Yes! He never backed down! wolfie001 May 19 #41
I hope more musicians speak out newdeal2 May 18 #9
I looked at his tour schedule in Europe peacebuzzard May 18 #10
No, this tour was planned more than a year ago. I think Springsteen's speaking out is real and in the moment. nt pnwmom May 18 #17
this man has more courage and patriotism than the entire GOP *COMBINDED* Skittles May 18 #11
Bruce is taunting Krasnov. Joinfortmill May 18 #14
After enjoying the entire show from last night malaise May 18 #16
Now we literally have the wrecking ball administration. Initech May 18 #22
"Dumb as a rock"? red dog 1 May 18 #23
Sounds like projection to me! ShazzieB May 19 #46
Yes, Mump is the Big Bloated Projector of the World. Cha May 18 #24
If he stays healthy and on fire, he might be the one. carpetbagger May 18 #25
Too bad elliesmandt May 18 #26
Great speech. I hope it goes platinum. SupportSanity May 18 #28
I can't get over Donny thinking its a good idea to trash Bruce MadameButterfly May 19 #35
K&R UTUSN May 19 #38
Um... how stupid and self-absorbed do you have to be, to badmouth Bruce Springsteen? calimary May 19 #39
This effin stupid malaise May 19 #42
Kick dalton99a May 19 #43
Talented, caring, and sharing. And now sticking it to drumphf. Yay, Bruce! electric_blue68 May 19 #45
The fucking asshole just responded to Bruce with one of his stupid "hit by a golf ball" videos. Initech May 21 #47
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