Harry Chapin Foundation

08/30/2026

Thank you Rick Korn for this beautiful remembrance of Bill Ayres.

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08/24/2026

We mourn the passing of Bill Ayres, who was an incredible friend and who made such a difference in so many lives from the time he and Harry teamed up to found World Hunger Year in 1975 (now WhyHunger) and in the more than 50 years since. Like Harry, he had an indomitable spirit. He worked at the grassroots level with community-based nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the world that were developing and implementing innovative solutions to hunger and poverty. He worked hard at the federal level with legislators to advance legislation that changed lives -- including, for example, a program to ensure school children who received free or discounted lunches during the school year could also access food during the summer when school is not in session. That helped prevent hunger among countless lives. His spirit, committment, empathy and concern for others exemplified who he was and how he led by example. We are forever grateful for all that he accomplished during his lifetime. Thank you, Bill. Our hearts go out to Bill's wife Jeannine, his daughters Michelle and Suzi, his granddaughter Jaida, and his entire family.

"Oh if a man tried to take his time on earth and prove before he died what one man's life could be worth, well I wonder what would happen to this world." -- Harry Chapin

08/16/2026

In loving memory of Dave Marsh, with condolences to his family and friends. Link to the 1978 Rolling Stone magazine story he wrote about Harry's commitment to ending hunger in the comments below.

Here on E Street, the irreplaceable loss of Dave Marsh has us heartbroken. My great friend Dave, with his straight out of Detroit attitude, was a true Rock ‘n’ Roll lifer. He was soulful, intelligent, heartfelt, opinionated, bruising and often fantastically argumentative. Watching Jon Landau and Dave drive each other crazy over some arcane piece of music would make my day. He wrote the first book about me, Born To Run, and Dave always had my back. He deeply believed in what I was trying to accomplish and his lifetime of support meant the world to me. More than anything else, I admired Dave as a man of conscience and commitment. He lived and stuck by his values come hell or high water. Wherever he is, I hope he's receiving some of the grace, happiness and reward he's brought into my life. God bless you Dave,

Bruce Springsteen

08/02/2026

"Sometimes I get this crazy dream that I just take off in my car. But you can travel on 10,000 miles and still stay where you are."

07/26/2026

"But soon, far too soon, it was time for him to go. His plane had warmed up and he needed to head to the next show in the next town. First, however, he had to get on the runway. When we got to the chain-link fence, I cupped my hands, Harry inserted his foot and up and over he went. He waved and his lanky legs carried him to the plane."

OPINION — Harry Chapin’s music still gives me a lift.

07/19/2026

"I hope in my life I'm not going to leave too many things behind. The Chapin credo has been 'When in doubt, do something." So many of us, I guess out of fear, try to not take chances. But, I guess, in doing so, we take the biggest chance of all that we don't use our life."

Helen Reddy (host) - “I Can't Hear You No More,” “Gladiola,” “Lady ...

07/16/2026

"So, do something! And may his song be sung."

In 1987 a tribute concert in honor of Harry Chapin was held, celebr...

05/03/2026

"He sang from his heart, and he sang from his soul. He did not know how well he sang. It just made him whole."

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04/14/2026

Carrying forward Harry's enduring legacy. Tickets are now available.

Big news: Andra Day will be honored with the Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award and perform live at WhyHunger's Chapin Awards Gala on May 6th in NYC!

Andra Day is a GRAMMY and Golden Globe Award‑winning, Oscar‑nominated singer/songwriter, actress and activist.

Join us for an unforgettable night uplifting community‑driven solutions and investing in a hunger‑free world.

📍 Cipriani 25, NYC on May 6th

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3OvUwiK