The Hello in There Foundation

01/13/2026

💛 GIVEAWAY! 2 GA tickets to the sold out 1/14 screening of You Got Gold at the Music Box Theatre.

Celebrate the legacy of John Prine with us tomorrow in Chicago!

TO ENTER: Tag the person you’d bring to this screening and drop a 💛 in the comments. Winner will be chosen at random this evening.

12/30/2025

At our 2023 You Got Gold event, Robby pressed a gold coin into my hand. “Use this to do some good,” he said.

He and his sister, Mary Ellen, had been going to John Prine shows together for decades. That coin helped families recovering from an apartment fire. This year, he came back and quietly gave us another one, with the same heartfelt message to do good work in John’s memory.

This is what humbles us at Hello In There Foundation: the trust John’s fans place in us to honor his legacy of kindness.

Thanks to this community, we’ve granted almost $1.4 million to organizations addressing hunger, housing, mental health, disaster relief, and addiction recovery, among other issue areas.

Not everyone has a gold coin to share—and that’s okay. What matters is finding your own way to keep John’s spirit alive. So many beautiful people honor John through donations, tribute concerts, community service, sharing his music, and in more ways we haven’t even dreamed of yet. We’re so grateful for this community of fans who have come together to celebrate and remember him.

However you participate, you’re part of something John would have loved—people looking out for each other.

Link to donate or learn more: www.hitf.org 💛

12/24/2025

John loved Christmas. He knew the holidays were about reaching out, showing up, and reminding each other we’re not alone. It’s the heart of the work we do at the Hello in There Foundation.

This season, we’re grateful to you for helping us keep John’s spirit of kindness and community alive. Wishing everyone a warm and wonderful holiday! 🎄

📸: Joshua Britt

12/15/2025

We’re still dreaming about the amazing artists who joined us for this year’s You Got Gold celebrations, paying homage to our beloved John Prine. Here’s a look back at the setlists!

12/11/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Megan Barry to the Hello in There Foundation’s Board of Directors!

A long time friend of the Prine Family, brings a deep love of people, a commitment to community-building, and a genuine appreciation for the power of music to bring people together, all values that John Prine embodied throughout his life and career.

As Nashville’s former Mayor and a dedicated public servant, Megan understands how the work of the foundation can help to strengthen communities and create pathways for connection.

We’re so grateful to have her vision, heart, and expertise as we continue building a foundation that reflects John’s generosity, humor, and belief in lifting others up.

Welcome, Megan! We’re excited to work alongside you. 💛

12/08/2025

A generous soul found these rare cassette versions of John’s “A John Prine Christmas” album, just in time to rock out on your Walkman while you deck the tree for Christmas! They’ve donated them to to benefit grantmaking in John’s memory.

$20, very limited stock, link in bio!

We appreciate our friends at and in Concord, NC for the donation 💛

12/02/2025

John Prine wrote the song “Hello In There” while walking his mail route in Maywood, IL. He was not yet 22 years old but he had the compassion and kindness even then to understand that sometimes just a simple “Hello,” or a random act of kindness can make a difference.

John’s family created the Hello In There Foundation to honor his legacy, generosity of spirit, and commitment to community.

Since 2021, the foundation has given away $1.4 million to 100+ organizations, continuing his lifelong commitment to supporting marginalized communities through grants addressing food security, housing, mental health, addiction recovery, and the arts.

This Giving Tuesday, join us in carrying forward John’s spirit of compassion. Link in bio to learn more and get involved.

With gratitude,
The Prine Family

11/25/2025

Continuing our look back at You Got Gold 2025. We loved kicking off our week with Operation Encore at Anzie Blue!

Rachel Harvey Hill, Abe Partridge, and Derek Stoner Music from Operation Encore joined us to share incredible songs and stories to the stage. These talented artists are veterans and members of the military community, and having them with us to share their craft in such an intimate setting felt special.

Thanks also to our forever friends at Hattie B's Hot Chicken for bringing their brunch, and to our partners at Anzie Blue (Nashville’s only woman-owned music venue!) for being so warm and welcoming.

It’s a beautiful thing when organizations like Operation Encore support veterans pursuing their creative dreams. We’re proud to count them among our 2025 grantees!

Musicians:
Abe Partridge
Rachel Harvey Hill
Derek Stoner Music

📸: Madison Thorn Photography / first pic from John Joseph III

11/21/2025

The John Prine and Bright Eyes Christmas ornament is back in 2025! We have a limited amount available in the Hello in There Foundation merch shop, with all proceeds benefitting grantmaking in memory of John Prine.

These ornaments, in festive red and green, celebrate the Bright Eyes’ “Christmas In Prison” cover that features a monologue from John Prine. Each purchase comes with a download of “Christmas In Prison (Feat. John Prine)” by Bright Eyes as well as a digital Christmas Card.

Grab yours at the link: https://stores.portmerch.com/thehellointherefoundation/featured-products/john-prine-bright-eyes-christmas-ornament.html

11/21/2025

11/20/2025

Today, we’re proud to announce our partnership with Songs for SNAP, a benefit concert on 11/23 here in Nashville curated by and at - all for the benefit of helping feed hungry people with . We’ll be there and matching donations up to $10,000!

Performers to be featured include Ron Pope, Hayes Carll, Tommy Prine, Mary Gauthier, Jaimee Harris, Tyler Braden, Morgan Wade, Kim Richey, and friends in the round.

Although the government has reopened, many families are still recovering from the SNAP disruption. Weeks without benefits forced neighbors to stretch every dollar and drain their savings.

Ticket and donation links are below - even if you can’t attend, please consider making a donation to Second Harvest to support this important cause. We’ll match every dollar up to $10k! 💛

TICKETS: https://wl.eventim.us/event/songs-for-snap-relief-benefiting-second-harvest-food-bank/671184?afflky=EastsideBowl

DONATE: https://secure3.convio.net/shfbmt/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app30113a?px=1850150&fr_id=1393&pg=personal&NONCE_TOKEN=6D060A400B04B2524115AADD0D3C531E

11/18/2025

We are heartbroken that Todd Snider has left us.

Todd once said about John: “Nobody’s ever deserved there to be a heaven more than John Prine.” After John’s passing, Todd joined us onstage at You Got Gold a number of times to share his time and talent in honoring him. His kindness and support of the Hello in There Foundation came from a place of deep love.

Todd, thank you for showing up for John, for the Prine family, and for this community when it mattered most. We’ll miss you. 💛

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