Honoring Kofi's Legacy Through Community Service
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‍We are excited to announce the 4th Annual Kofi Burbridge Day of Service, set for September 21 and 22, 2024, in celebration of Kofi’s birthday weekend. This nationwide event honors Kofi’s legacy by encouraging us to give back to our communities.

Kofi Burbridge was an inspirational artist whose generosity and musical talents touched countless lives. His spirit of giving and uplifting others continues to inspire us. Join us in this special weekend celebration to remember Kofi’s impact and continue his spirit of generosity through unique community-based volunteer opportunities.

‍Event Details
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‍We have partnered with nonprofit organizations in numerous cities to offer a variety of volunteer opportunities for the Tedeschi Trucks Band family including Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Charlottesville, Denver, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Westchester County, NY.  Due to limited space, advance registration is required, and volunteer slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

‍Volunteer opportunities will be listed on this page when registration opens to the general public on Monday, July 29th at 3 PM ET. 

‍Other Ways to Participate

If you cannot attend one of our sponsored events, we still encourage you to make a positive impact in your community.  Here are a few ways you can get involved:

‍Volunteer Locally: Find a local nonprofit organization and volunteer your time. If you’re not sure where to start, check out Volunteer Match‍

‍Donate: Contribute to the Kofi Burbridge Fund through the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation.

‍Whether you volunteer at a local food bank, assist at a nearby farm, or engage in your own service activity, every act of kindness will contribute to the collective impact of this special weekend. Share your photos to the Kofi board in the TTB app, and tag us on social media #KofiDayOfService

‍Let's honor Kofi’s legacy by spreading kindness and making a difference.

2023 Impact

Last year, the Kofi Day of Service was held on November 28, 2023, #GivingTuesday, the globally celebrated day designated to inspire generosity around the world. Thanks to the hundreds of music-loving fans, friends, family, and fellow musicians who gathered to volunteer in 15 cities and gave 556 hours of service in Kofi’s honor.  Here’s what we all accomplished: 

· 10,120 meals prepared
· 6,000 pairs of shoes sorted and counted
· 4,142 pounds of dry food sorted
· 3,000 pounds of bell peppers sorted
· 1,400 chicken meatballs made
· 750 pounds of donated medical supplies sorted
· 500 boxes of cereal sorted
· 330 children impacted with sorted & inspected clothing
· 140 pounds of roselle hibiscus harvested
· 80 boxes of dry food products inspected, sorted and packed
· 40 boxes of non-food items like paper goods, school supplies & medicine sorted and categorized
· 30 pairs of shoes and 38 pounds of clothing donated by our volunteers
· And lots of outdoor work by volunteers who weeded, mulched, pruned and harvested before the season’s first frost. 

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about kofi

Kofi Burbridge was born on September 22, 1961, and passed away on February 15, 2019, due to complications from a cardiac condition. Kofi was an inspirational keyboardist, flautist, composer, arranger and two-time Grammy Award-winner who generously shared his musical gifts as a member of Aquarium Rescue Unit, The Derek Trucks Band, and Tedeschi Trucks Band.