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    Kid Rock Helps Homeless Family Find New Hope
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    November 21, 2011

    Photo Credit: WGRZ.com

    A somewhat unlikely hero has helped a Western New York family in need.

    Kid Rock played a show at Town Ballroom Sunday night as part of a tour meant to have his foundation help out other cities.

    And through a donation to the Boys and Girls club, one local family who has spent the last 10 months homeless will now be able to have an apartment to call their own.

    Robert Yacone tells us it's been tough to keep things going after his wife left him and his three children. "But unfortunate too when we arrived back in town.. I've had tragedy too. My brother was killed on a motorcycle September 17th, at 40-years-old, on a country road, hit a deer... so I don't what else could have gotten worse for me. And then tonight to win this, it's just so much of a fairy tale."

    During the press conference, Kid Rock said, "I'm a big believer that when enough people get together and care about anything, that the human spirit's very powerful, and can change things."

    Grants were also given out to Music is Art, Gauches Unite and Special Spaces.

    SOURCE: WGRZ.com

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Photo Credit: WGRZ.com

A somewhat unlikely hero has helped a Western New York family in need.

Kid Rock played a show at Town Ballroom Sunday night as part of a tour meant to have his foundation help out other cities.

And through a donation to the Boys and Girls club, one local family who has spent the last 10 months homeless will now be able to have an apartment to call their own.

Robert Yacone tells us it's been tough to keep things going after his wife left him and his three children. "But unfortunate too when we arrived back in town.. I've had tragedy too. My brother was killed on a motorcycle September 17th, at 40-years-old, on a country road, hit a deer... so I don't what else could have gotten worse for me. And then tonight to win this, it's just so much of a fairy tale."

During the press conference, Kid Rock said, "I'm a big believer that when enough people get together and care about anything, that the human spirit's very powerful, and can change things."

Grants were also given out to Music is Art, Gauches Unite and Special Spaces.

SOURCE: WGRZ.com

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cheweber's picture

Tue, 11/22/2011 - 12:53am — cheweber
CARE! And you think you can't walk on water. Thank you!!!
Kat_4's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 9:25pm — Kat_4
Wouldn't it be powerful, for the fans that keep up with this website and the posts, to all jump in and help a family like this!? If everyone stepped forward and contributed just a little, how BIG it would be to this family! I'm on board! Count me in!!!......I CARE
Kat_4's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 9:20pm — Kat_4
Is there a way for us to also help this family? How can I help this family put food on their table or get clothes to the children? If there is a way, I'd like to help! Helping this family through Christmas would be awesome!! I cant imagine what it would feel like to be homeless with three children. So, if there is more that needs to be done for them, please put the information out there!!!!!! Kathy...
Crazy4Rock's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 7:43pm — Crazy4Rock
Bob, it's nice to see you do good, especially in my home town...thanks...Cheryl;)
Linda Sullivan's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 6:59pm — Linda Sullivan
I love you & shame on all those peeps who think your just a punk rocker. You have heart!
Duke'sHilltopHouseHonolulu's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 6:43pm — Duke'sHilltopHo...
That's just friggin awesome!
pattyluvsrock's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 5:53pm — pattyluvsrock
That's sharing and caring ! Pattyh
pattyluvsrock's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 5:53pm — pattyluvsrock
That's sharing and caring ! Pattyh
rocksavedmysoul's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 5:45pm — rocksavedmysoul
and you are so RIGHT Leah, too!
annieluvsredsox's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 5:37pm — annieluvsredsox
This is why we all love you!! You're not only an amazing artist but you actually make a difference in a lot of people's lives. Thank you for doing the club tour! The show in NYC was awesome!!
itsrealnifeelit's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 3:15pm — itsrealnifeelit
PERFECTLY put mike stringer. !!!!
clarkston's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 3:14pm — clarkston
Whenever the news media runs a story in my area about an anonymous donation to a needy family, it usually leaks out that it was Kid Rock. Keep up the good work and Happy Thanksgiving
Leah_6's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 3:13pm — Leah_6
Of course with the help of the best band around Twisted Brown Truckers
Leah_6's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 3:11pm — Leah_6
This isn't kid rock giving money its Robert ritchie's heart
Mike Stringer's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 3:04pm — Mike Stringer
if its real you'll feel it
Melanie_33's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 2:44pm — Melanie_33
Wha t a great compassionate man you are!Good for you!We need more people like you in this world!
LNLR1223's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 2:28pm — LNLR1223
YOU THE MAN ! ITS AWSOME THE WAY YOUR GIVING BACK AND TAKING CARE OF YOUR FANS.YOU ARE ONE HELL OF A ROLE MODEL.MY WIFE AND I CAME TO THE DC SHOW AT THE FILMORE THATS THE SIXTH TIME WE HAVE SEEN YOU THIS YEAR AND THEY HAVE ALL BEEN AWSOME EXPERIENCES KEEP THE FAITH. WE ARE FANS FOREVER GOD BLESS
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Mon, 11/21/2011 - 2:13pm — cynthd1
Way to go Kid Rock!!! Thats what the Thanksgiving spirit should be all about!! Just give back as little or as much as you can..So proud of the direction you are going in life!!!!!!
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Mon, 11/21/2011 - 2:04pm — Nixx Bieber
totally sweet, thank you! And yess, we people need to stick together in order to accomplish something good. It shouldnt be one mans responsibility!
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Mon, 11/21/2011 - 1:44pm — rocknrollstroll
This is so fantastic what you are doing!! I LOVE your empathy towards mankind. U are so special and wonderful...I love you more and more everyday :) Thank you, for a very special show last night, it was a very different vibe from other shows i've seen in the past..That show will forever stay in my mind, because it was so intimate and so real. I loved it, Thank you
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Mon, 11/21/2011 - 1:25pm — Outside The Box
So Awesome!!! :)
tina_131's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 1:11pm — tina_131
we need more people like you in this world who care about others not just their selves great job!
mom2300's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 1:04pm — mom2300
God bless you
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Mon, 11/21/2011 - 1:02pm — J. Dee
Thank you Kid and the TBT for coming to Buffalo and putting on one hell of a show, but more so for helping out people in our town! Both you and Ty said that Buffalo is a lot like Detroit, and it really is....just a bit smaller and the other side of the lake! It was awesome being at the front of the stage for an awesome show, love the old school songs and tell Jason thanks for bringing me the pick ;)
SherZ's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 12:59pm — SherZ
Very Nice!
nawtea's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 12:38pm — nawtea
KID DAM HERE WE GO AGAIN AND YES YOU HAVE MY VOTE FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!lol talk about christmas spirit! you just rock!!!!!!! Itsteaman!!!!!!!
Tabortooth's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 12:01pm — Tabortooth
Kid, the beauty of your soul touches my heart profoundly...
Mary in Ohio's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 11:54am — Mary in Ohio
Bobby, you have a heart of Gold !!! Your the best, Love You !!!
rocksavedmysoul's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 11:46am — rocksavedmysoul
beautiful children with such radiant smiles-you done good, Kid.
mgpelmo's picture

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 11:30am — mgpelmo
You're a good soul...namaste

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