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Kid Rock Helps Homeless Family Find New Hope

Posted by WebCrew
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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Comments (81)

    (1 week ago)

    You undeniably are generous with your money, but to keep up these donations your going to have to have a few more concert dates scheduled than you currently have. Whats up with the tour schedule, made too much money last year? Would love to see you, but you will have to come back to central Illinois. Preferably Bloomington.

    (2 weeks ago)

    I AM A ARTIST WRITE POEMS SING...YES MUSIC IS ART AND MUSIC BRINGS ALL PEOPLE OF ALL WALKS OF LIFE TOGETHER AND BREAKS THE STRONGHOLD'S...

    (2 weeks ago)

    MR RICHIE YOU CAN A HOLD OF ME heavensmist62@yahoo.com...I will hlep in anyway and love to volunteer anything you need...Never know someone might be by me where I live on pa/ohio...GODSPEED...

    (2 weeks ago)

    AMAZING LOVE...GOD BLESS KID AND THIS FAMILY...AND...TO THINK IN THE U.S.A. HOW MANY MORE...GOD BLESS US ALL...REMEMBER ONE PERSON CANMAKE A CHANGE ONE!TOTALLY AWESOME IF EACH OF US HLEPPED JUST ONE THINK HOW MANY WOULD GET HLEP...I LOVE MR RICHIE HE REMEMBERS WHERE HE CAME FROM HE DIDNT FORGET FAME N AND HESTILL SATYS HUMBLE...AND...EITHER DO I FORGET WHERE AND WHAT I WENT THRU...HOLY GROUND STREET MINISTRY 24 YRS...MY HEART N SOUL...THE PEOPLE AND CHILDREN TEENS SO LOST ON THE STREETS NEEDS US...

    (3 weeks ago)

    My heart sings for the depth and beauty of yours, Mr. Ritchie.

    karen says
    (3 weeks ago)

    you are a very good person Kid I love you so much and so do my little girl's they are 7 years old and we are going through a ruff time right now I live with my mom and dad and my mother has been in the hospital for over a mouth now and we found out she has cancer,and my father is having a very hard time with getting her the help she really needs because of the money they are both on ssi and he don't no what to do.I guess all we can do is pray.my dad had to put my mom in a place where it is going to be a 100 a day to take care of her and I was going to ask if there is anyway you could help out?if so you can call me at 414-761-7708 my name is Karen I would like to get something like a funding for my mom I really dont no what to do .also my email is karenkbrown110@hotmail.com.thank you and god bless you and your fam

    lisa smyth says
    (4 weeks ago)

    kid rock you can also get me at (lsmyth_2007@yahoo.com). thats my e-mail if you can not get intouch with me on the phone lisa and tom smyth...

    lisa smyth says
    (4 weeks ago)

    me and my husband been homeless since dec22,2011 and my husband has heart problems is there any way you can help us get the help we need to get in a place call our home he. if my husband does not get this medical help i can loose him for good. i cry all the time because everytime i think someone going to help they back out everytime. he get unemployment and his medical gets most of that i been trying to get help for him for his medical and get a doctor to help him with getting more pills for his heart to stay a live is there way you can help us out with any of this please you can call me at 1-586-209-6696.they want to put a pacemaker in but his heart is to weak to put in. he can no longer work.i am disable also but i do most of the work around the house for him.please help us we have no one to turn to both of our parents have past away. i really hope you can help us can you please call me at 1-586-209-6696 ask for lisa thank you and god bless you and your family.i live with my sister till febuary 4,2012. then we have to move and sleep in the car. no place to go.

    tim perry says
    (4 weeks ago)

    Bobby, keep on keeping on, what You do to help People, goes beyond being the best rocker out there.The fans like Me all the fans who Know You and know Your music and what it stands for, knows how big Your Heart and Soul is.To hear the hunan hardship in this country everyday makes Me so much sicker with all the Presidental Circus bullshit that they are spreading to get elected,when You all the People in Farm Aid , movie stars who are doing so much on THEIR OWN, BECAUSE ITS RIGHT.. You are truly a Disciple from God a thousand years later in 2012... I love You Man Tim P

    Crystal says
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    You are Amazing! As I said before you have a heart of gold! Yeah I LOVE THE AMERICAN BADASS but deep down you do really care and have respect for others and I think that really defines who you are! I am not very wealthy but if I were I would certainly help as many people as I could people like this who really need help you have done so much good that I don't see how anyone could say that they don't like you! I Love everything about you & I'm sure if I met you I would love you even more! I saw you 3 times in 2011 during the Born Free tour & it was totally awesome every time it was the best times of my life with the exception of when my two amazing boys were born 5 & 7 years ago! My youngest son loves Black Bob he calls it the Cadillac song & my oldest son loves Born Free! I love it all I listen to you everyday! If its real you'll feel it!

    Cara says
    (20111216T144740Z )

    May God Bless You for helping this family! In doing so God is helping you Kid Rock! You have been thru alot and God does see and Know and is working in you and thru you. Your in my prayers. God Bless You!!! I admire you for the work you are doing for others:) Im very proud of you.

    Laurie says
    (20111208T052434Z )

    That is wonderful for that family. How aweful to live on the streets for 10 months !! Now they have a home for the Holidays and can be truly thankful and blessed.
    I am a great believer of the human spirit. I suffer from depression and when I'm down and blue, my friends rally around me and the togetherness of them brings the "human spirit" back to my life and I try to pay it forward, even if it's only a few bucks in the Salvation Bucket or supporting your CARE Tour, which I was at the Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD ~ you ROCKED that place ~ best concert I think you ever did that I saw. 40 suits you well, you grew up and you are respectiveful to lives around you and the USA !!!! Rock On Kid, Rock On !!! HUGS & KISSES !!!!!!!

    Momma B says
    (20111205T135829Z )

    God bless you!

    (20111203T170517Z )

    Kid you have HEART OF GOLD... Your love towards people is awesome!!!

    Such positive attitude you have in your heart!!!

    brandy says
    (20111203T025348Z )

    This is why you are who you are. A GREAT Man! One of a kind. Not only are you the most Talented Entertainer EVER! But a giving soul, taking time for others when no one else will. I just hope some day our paths cross & I can say I meet one of Gods Hidden Angels. Love my Kid.. Rock On............

    (20111201T083515Z )

    This is a story that should be in the magazines instead more crap on Kim Kardashian!! Thats why good hearted people like Bob don't get the they deserve...but I supoose thats what makes them so humble in the first place. He gives back so much....he knows how lucky he is to have what he does. Proud to be such a huge fan!!

    karmical says
    (20111128T151905Z )

    love

  • QHWoman says
    (20111127T045550Z )

    Bless you Kid Rock and Bob Yacone!

    SS says
    (20111125T221934Z )

    WoW This is the stuff, tabloids and magazines should be writing about!!

    Tammiez72 says
    (20111124T034954Z )

    Last year my famly and my place of business gave a family of five a Christmas. I will try and do this again. Let's see if we all buy a gift for a child who may not get one.

  • Kat says
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    Thank you Bob Yacone for taking the time to write me!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful children.....Congratulations on your special nite of blessings!! God is working through you my friend, share your story with others to give hope and strength. Your journey is a inspiration for those who forget what is truly important in life.....

  • Holly says
    (20111124T020359Z )

    AWESOME show last night here in Indiana the CARE tour is a amazing idea You truly are a incredible man with a huge heart keep up the good work!

    Bob Yacone says
    (20111123T195340Z )

    I want to thank Kid Rock for helping my children and myself with his generous gift!!! WOW!!! God bless you!!! My children can stop talking about you and the show, they were stars for the night. A true blessing for them. They are modest and thankful kids who never ask me for anything!!!! They are my life and I would be homeless and jobless all over again just to have them in my life daily and nothing else matters to me but them....... Thank everyone for your positive comments also

  • (20111123T050056Z )

    Love ya Kid Rock!

  • (20111122T235443Z )

    I just read that Kid donated scholarships and a new trombone for some high school students, as well :)

  • Craig says
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    Great to see a family in need get support and help they need. Imagine if more celebrities took the time to give back at this level.......! Town Ballroom was a great way to see Kid Rock perform,,,and even got to hear some of the old hits (very cool)!

  • (20111122T185238Z )

    Awesome, completely!!! :)

    (20111122T182636Z )

    Now that was a good boy!

  • (20111122T062013Z )

    Beautiful

    cheweber says
    (20111122T055330Z )

    CARE! And you think you can't walk on water. Thank you!!!

  • Kat says
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    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 says
    (20111122T022022Z )

    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 says
    (20111122T004318Z )

    Bob, it's nice to see you do good, especially in my home town...thanks...Cheryl;)

  • (20111121T235908Z )

    I love you & shame on all those peeps who think your just a punk rocker. You have heart!

  • James says
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    That's just friggin awesome!

    Pattyh says
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    That's sharing and caring ! Pattyh

    Pattyh says
    (20111121T225325Z )

    That's sharing and caring ! Pattyh

  • (20111121T224541Z )

    and you are so RIGHT Leah, too!

  • Karen says
    (20111121T223713Z )

    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!!

    (20111121T201555Z )

    PERFECTLY put mike stringer. !!!!

    clarkston says
    (20111121T201419Z )

    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 says
    (20111121T201326Z )

    Of course with the help of the best band around Twisted Brown Truckers

  • Leah says
    (20111121T201110Z )

    This isn't kid rock giving money its Robert ritchie's heart

    (20111121T200453Z )

    if its real you'll feel it

  • Melanie says
    (20111121T194440Z )

    Wha t a great compassionate man you are!Good for you!We need more people like you in this world!

  • LOU says
    (20111121T192821Z )

    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

  • Cynthia says
    (20111121T191349Z )

    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!!!!!!

  • (20111121T190437Z )

    totally sweet, thank you!

    And yess, we people need to stick together in order to accomplish something good.
    It shouldnt be one mans responsibility!

    (20111121T184412Z )

    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

  • OTB says
    (20111121T182506Z )

    So Awesome!!! :)

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