Charities
BSTRONG
Providing Emergency Assistance to People in Crisis
Not only is she one of Castle's favorite real housewives, but Bethenny Frankel also has a charity with a mission that is near and dear to his heart. The BSTRONG program, in partnership with the Global Empowerment Mission, is a disaster relief initiative that provides real time emergency assistance to individuals and their families in crisis. Their mission is to empower people struck with tragedy by providing gift cards, emergency aid, food and shelter to disaster victims. In light of the ongoing and recent weather-related disasters in the United States, and the continued threat of such disasters in the face of climate change, please consider donating to this cause. For more information, please visit https://bethenny.com/bstrong.
Gamer's Outreach
Empowering Hospitalized Children Through Video Games
When Matthew worked in the charity sector, this was one of his favorites. As a video game fan himself, he always jumped at the opportunity to work with this amazing charity that empowers hospitalized families through play. Their goal is to build a world where activity is easily prioritized as part of care. Being in the hospital can be scary & isolating. Games give kids access to adventure & opportunities to socialize. Sometimes healthcare staff even use games to assist with treatment! With your support, they are able to provide over 2 million play sessions in hospitals each year. For more information on Gamer's Outreach, please visit: https://gamersoutreach.org/
It Gets Better Project
Uplift, Empower, and Connect LGBTQ+ Youth Around the Globe
This is a charity that means a lot to both of us, but especially Matthew. As a teenager, Matt watched a video by Neil Patrick Harris that saved his life. It helped him get through some dark times as someone who recently came out to the world. We want to pay it forward and donate to a charity that helped us be the people we are together, and to make it possible to meet and get married. The It Gets Better Project is a global non profit that reaches millions of young people each year through inspiring media programming, educational resources, international affiliates in 20 countries plus the United States, and access to an arsenal of community based service providers. For more information, please visit: https://itgetsbetter.org/