— Pitbull, Jennifer Hudson, Ludacris, Tony Bennett and More Celebrate Education Superstars in Annual Television Special —
New York, NY (February 14, 2014) — REAL Change Productions LLC, a premiere production and entertainment consultant company, today announced the return of The REAL Change Project—Artists for Education. Back for its second season, the annual television special in partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org combines celebrities with philanthropy, exclusive musical performances, touching one-on-one interviews and more. The REAL Change Project Season 2 is scheduled to air during back-to-school season on September 8 and will feature performances and interviews from world-renowned artists including Pitbull, Jennifer Hudson, Ludacris, Tony Bennett, Matthew Morrison, Jason Mraz and Lady Antebellum.
During its debut last year, The REAL Change Project—along with partner AdoptAClassroom.org and 2013 sponsor Office Depot—raised more than $1 million to help provide students across the country with the resources they need to succeed. Hosted by award-winning singer and actress Vanessa Williams, The REAL Change Project’s inaugural show featured performances and interviews from artists including Pitbull, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Quincy Jones, Jason Mraz, Redfoo, Matthew Morrison and Lady Antebellum.
The premier season’s success also had an international impact, funding the construction of two schools in Guatemala through generous donations to Pencils of Promise, a nonprofit organization that strives to provide quality education to underprivileged children in third world countries. Pala Preschool and Primary School as well as Pasac Palacal Preschool and Primary School are both located in the Boca Costa region of Guatemala and are dedicated to The REAL Change Project presented by Office Depot.
“We are awed and inspired by what The REAL Change Project achieved in just its first year, benefiting students and educators in the United States and abroad,” said Liam Murphy, Founder and CEO, REAL Change Productions LLC. “We have an incredible cast of artists lined up for our second season and are both excited and confident that together, we can extend our reach even farther, inspire others to help and change more lives for the better.”
The REAL Change Project looks forward to bringing further awareness for AdoptAClassroom.org and Pencils of Promise, improving educational environments and opportunities for students both in the United States and around the world.
About REAL Change Productions
REAL Change Productions, LLC (RCP) is a premiere production/consultant company established in 2008. RCP focuses on the creative and business sides in television, film, music and special social platforms that complement the world and create change.
Founder and CEO Liam Murphy is the son of two career public school teachers and created the television special The REAL Change Project—Artists for Education to help bring to light educational programs that are helping children, teachers and schools. The REAL Change Project annual television special will inspire the nation to create change.
About AdoptAClassroom.org
Founder James Rosenberg was a mergers and acquisitions attorney when he was mentoring a student at a school for pre-Kindergarten aged physically and mentally delayed children. James was astounded by the lack of resources in the classroom, especially in contrast to the wealth in corporate America that he witnessed in his professional life.
Inspired to “do something,” and with the assistance of law school friend Max Holtzman, James started AdoptAClassroom.org to provide members of the community with an easy way to help teachers. James left his law job in 1998 and has devoted his full time to the mission ever since.
Today, AdoptAClassroom.org increases the opportunity for student success by empowering teachers with community partners and funds to purchase resources for the classroom.
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