Cause's & Charity's

“The Mercy Project” is an album featuring eleven original songs of hope and encouragement, preformed by Martina, Michelle Tumes, Point of Grace, Darlene Zschech, Lisa Bevill, Amy Grant, Erin O'Donnell, Christine Dente, Donna Summer, Jill Phillips, April McLean, and Kim Hill. On the album Martina sings “You’ll Get Through This” and her thoughts on the song are: "It's always great to have somebody there to help you realize that bad times don't last forever and that with hope and faith in God, you will get through whatever it is you're going through". All proceeds of “The Mercy Project” benefit Mercy Ministries of America.

"Mercy Ministries of America is an international, nonprofit outreach that provides a loving environment where mercy triumphs over judgment, and broken lives are lovingly put back together and restored by the immeasurable power of our awesome Lord.” For more on Mercy Ministries of America and to buy “The Mercy Project” visit http://www.mercyministries.com.

You'll Get Through This

Preformed by Martina McBride

Pull the shades down on the sun
Don't wanna see the morning
Break to another day
I don't have the strength to face

Close the door and keep it shut
Lord this ache is just too much
For me to take
How do I begin to pray
My way back to
Some kind of peace of mind
But then I hear love whispering
Through the darkest of times

Chorus:
You'll get through this
You'll break new ground
When your lost within your weakness
Hope is waiting to be found
You'll get through this
No matter what it takes
I believe in you for heaven's sake
You'll get through this

When doubt starts tearing at
The faith deep in you
Don't be afraid
Just remember what I said
Nothing formed against you will succeed
As long as your heart's turned toward me

Repeat chorus

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The Cause: Alcohol and Drug Abuse

The album “SHARE: Songs of Hope, Awareness and Recovery for Everyone” is a compilation of songs put together “to use the power of Nashville music to raise awareness of and funds for the treatment and prevention of alcohol and drug abuse and the many personal and social ills they cause.” The album is arranged in sections that take you though what it was like... the problem, what happened... the hope, and what it’s like today... the solution. The album features one new song, "When Loves Rules the World". “When Loves Rules the World" is written by Kent Blazy, Blair Daly & Tom Douglas, produced by Paul Worley, and performed by Rhett Atkins, Susan Ashton, Sherrie Austin, T. Graham Brown, Gary Burr, Ricky Lynn Gregg, Sonya Isaacs, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Hal Ketchum, Raul Malo, Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, Michael Peterson, Jon Randall, Collin Raye, Darryl Singletary and Mark Wills. The Mission of Share is “to use the power of Nashville music to bring attention to the pervasive problem of alcohol and drug abuse; to raise awareness and funds through an album project using songs from recording artists and featuring a song to be recorded by a group of Nashville artists; to use the funds from the album sales to benefit alcohol and drug prevention and treatment programs.” The songs on “SHARE: Songs of Hope, Awareness and Recovery for Everyone” are:

01. When Love Rules the World

What it was like... The Problem

02. Unforgiven, Hal Ketchum
03. Cheap Whiskey, Martina McBride
04. Booze in the Blood, Marshall Chapman
05. When the Bartender Cries, Michael Peterson
06. Needle and the Damage Done, Ashley Cleveland
07. I’m Gonna Hire a Wino, David Frizzell
08. There stands the Glass, BR-549
09. Things will be Different, Russ Taff
10. Time Machine, Gary Burr
11. Sam Stone, John Prine

What happened... The Hope

12. Choices, George Jones
13. I’m Trying, Diamond Rio and Chely Wright
14. Wine into Water, T. Graham Brown
15. She Can’t Save Him, Lisa Brokop

What it’s like today... The Solution

16. Great Day to Be Alive, Darrell Scott
17. No More Looking Over my Shoulder, Travis Tritt
18. When Love Rules the World

For more information on “SHARE: Songs of Hope, Awareness and Recovery for Everyone” and to buy the album visit http://sharesongs.org.

When Love Rules The World

Written by Kent Blazy, Blair Daly and Tom Douglas
Performed by Rhett Atkins, Susan Ashton, Sherrie Austin, T. Graham Brown, Gary Burr, Ricky Lynn Gregg, Sonya Isaacs, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Hal Ketchum, Raul Malo, Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, Michael Peterson, Jon Randall, Collin Raye, Darryl Singletary and Mark Wills

When Love Rules the World
We won’t live in fear anymore
We’ll break the bars off the windows
& Tear all the locks off the doors
When Love Rules the World
The Lion will lay with the Lamb
Every race, every color, will reach out to each other
And turn the angry fist into a helping hand
When Love Rules the World
When Love Rules the World

When Love Rules the World
Baby, there’ll be no reason to fight
We’ll be willing to listen
The face of forgiveness will shine in each other’s eyes
When Love Rules the World
The Angels will set our souls free
From our demon’s addictions we’ll find our mission
And become what God wants us to be
When Love Rules the World
Mark Wills
When Love Rules the World

The streets will be a safe place,
Kindness on every stranger’s face,
Yeah, we’re all in the human race
I’ll take time to hold ya,
Say things I should have told ya,
Console not control ya,
That’s how it’s gonna be, yeah
When Love Rules the World
When Love Rules the World

When Love Rules the World
When that flag of peace unfurls
And there’s joy in the heart of every man, woman, boy, and girl,
Someday, Somewhere
One heart at a time
I put your interest before mine
When Love Rules the World
Lets do it together yeah
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
When Love Rules the World
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
When Love, Love, Love, Love Rules the World
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
When Love Rules the World

When Love Rules the World
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
When Love rules the World

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The Cause: Literacy

On August 6, 2002 Wal-Mart released the single “Words Are Your Wheels” to promote and benefit literacy initiatives. The song is preformed by Martina along with Phil Vassar, Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, and Sara Evans. Phil Vassar and his wife Julie Wood-Vassar co-wrote the single. “Words Are Your Wheels” is sold exclusively at Wal-Mart. To buy "Wal*Mart Presents: Words Are Your Wheels (A Song To Promote Literacy)" visit http://www.walmart.com.

Words Are Your Wheels
Written by Phil Vassar and Julie Woods
Preformed by Phil Vassar ,Sara Evans, Martina McBride, Kenny Chesney, and Brooks and Dunn

Phil: A little boy eight years old
In a semi-circle, eyes aglow
Our teacher told us stories every day
Kenny: Huck Finn on the Mississippi
Fire breathin' dragons
With my friends with me
From our homeroom to the Milky Way
We were lost among the pages
And in the voice of Mrs. Davis, she said

Words are your wheels
To take you anywhere you feel
Phil: Where you can laugh or you can cry
And let your imagination fly
Let it lead you where it will
Sara: Your mind is an automobile
And words are your wheels

Phil: There's an old man with all he's done
In his 98 laps around the sun
Somehow he never learned to read or write
B&D: And there's a kind soul who's had the pleasure
Of helping him tie the words together
It's never too late to change a life
Now there's a smile on his face
And there's a young heart standing in his place

Words are your wheels
To take you anywhere you feel
Where you can laugh or you can cry
Let your imagination fly
Let it lead you where it will
Your mind is an automobile
And words are your wheels

Martina: Don't need a rocket ship,

No red balloon to take a trip
The pages on your fingertips alone
Will take you where you want to go
Phil: Words are you wheels

Words are your wheels
To take you anywhere you feel
Where you can laugh and you can cry
Let your imagination fly
Let it take you where it will
Sara: Your mind is an automobile
And words are your wheels

Phil: Words are you wheels
Sara: Words are you wheels
Phil: Words are your wheels
Sara: Oh, words are your wheels

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The Cause: United Service Organizations

Martina is helping to support the United Service Organizations (USO) with having a live version of her singing “God Bless America” at the Rose Bowl Parade, in January of 2002, which previously has not been released, on the compilation album “Patriotic Country”. A portion of the proceeds from each album sold is donated to the USO to support active duty-troops and the families of fallen soldiers. “Patriotic Country” features:

1	God Bless The USA 2003	Lee Greenwood
2	My Town	Montgomery Gentry
3	Till My Dyin' Day	Brooks & Dunn
4	God Bless America	Martina McBride
5	Where The Stars And Stripes And The Eagle Fly	Aaron Tippin
6	I'm Already There	Lonestar
7	America Will Always Stand	Randy Travis
8	American Child	Phil Vassar
9	Back Where I Come From	Kenny Chesney
10	Born Country	Alabama
11	I'm Your Biggest Fan	Neil McCoy
12	America Will Survive	Hank Williams Jr.
13	Days Of America	Black Hawk
14	This Ain't No Rag, It's A Flag	Charlie Daniels Band
15	Hey Mr. President	The Warren Brothers
16	Riding With Private Malone	David Ball
17	One Last Time	Dusty Drake
18	Homeland	Kenny Rogers

“The United Service Organizations mission is to provide morale, welfare and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform”. For further information on United Service Organizations go to http://uso.org. For more information on “Patriotic Country” visit http://sendacdtoasoldier.com/index.cfm and http://www.uso.org/pubs/8_29_8448.cfm.

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The Cause: Lilith Fair Charities

Martina preformed at Lilith Fair in 1998. a total of $806,066.49 were donated to Lilith Fair charities in 1998.

Martina reflects on being a part of Lilith Fair: “That was a life-changing experience for me. I never knew a tour could have that much camaraderie. The whole vibe was really cool. “

Lilith Fair was founded by Sarah McLachlan. It show cases female artists and donates money to a wide range of charities. For more information on Lilith Fair and its charities visit http://www.lilithfair.com.

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The Cause: Farm Aid

Martina has been a part of Farm Aid in 1993, 1996, 1998 and 2001.

“Farm Aid works to keep family farmers on the land and is dedicated to building an American food and farm system that produces high quality, fresh food, protects our natural resources, and strengthens communities.” For further information about Farm Aid go to http://www.farmaid.org.

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The Cause: Reading, Writing & Rhythm Foundation

Martina Preformed at the 4th Annual Chely Wright and Friends Benefit Concert. The concert and corresponding celebrity auction took place on June 8, 2004, at the Wildhorse Saloon. The event benefited the Reading, Writing & Rhythm Foundation. She also donated the khaki coat she wore for the “How Far” video to the 2005 Reading, Writing & Rhythm benefit.

Reading, Writing & Rhythm Foundation’s goal is: raising money to help public school music departments by providing them with musical instruments and equipment. And also heightening awareness of the music education on national and local levels.” For further information on Reading, Writing & Rhythm Foundation go to http://www.rwandr.org.

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The Cause: The Celine Dion Foundation

Martina preformed at 106.7 Lite fm’s “One Night with Lite” benefit concert, with Celine Dion, Josh Groban and John Ondrasik of the group Five For Fighting, on October 15, 2004, at the Madison Square Garden Theater, in New York City. Ticket profits went to The Celine Dion Foundation, helping to fund assorted organizations and individuals who have various diseases, physical and mental challenges and those who suffer from poverty or other hardships.

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The Cause: SSM St. Mary's Health Center

Martina helped support ongoing needs of women's healthcare by being the feature of SSM St. Mary's Health Foundation’s Diamonds & Denim: “This Ones for the Girls” concert event. The concert, at the Fox Theatre, in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 11, 2004, was designed to bring awareness to the special needs of women's healthcare and to raise philanthropic funds to support St. Mary's in its mission of caring for women through all stages of life and address their developing health needs. For farther information on SSM St. Mary's Health Center visit http://www.stmarys-stlouis.com.

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The Cause: The Children’s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County

November 4, 2004, at the Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga, Tennessee, The Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton County’s 4^th annual “A Song for the Children” benefit concert featured Martina alongside of Gretchen Peters, Matraca Berg, and Kim Carnes. The Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton County’s mission is to serve children who are victims of abuse through prevention, education and intervention. They help victims become children again and lead normal, healthy, productive lives, thereby breaking the cycle of abuse. Visit http://www.cachc.org to find out more about The Children’s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County.

"I'm very excited to do (the concert) with Martina. She is a great girl and very funny and warm." In reference to performing at the benefit concert “A Song for the Children" Matraca Berg

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The Cause: W.O. Smith Music School

As part of an annual online auction “The Birdhouse Thing” Martina autographed and decorated a birdhouse capturing the spirit of Las Vegas. The birdhouse was up fro bid from March 4, 2005 to March 24, 2005.

The Birdhouse Thing benefits W.O. Smith Music School. "W.O. Smith Music School provides high quality music education to children from low-income families for 50 cents per lesson. The School offers instruction in all band and orchestra instruments, piano, guitar, and voice, and provides instruments and music to students at no additional charge." For more information on W.O. Smith Music Schoo and The Birdhouse Thing visit http://www.thebirdhousething.com.

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The Cause: David Lipscomb High School Marching Band

Martina helped support the David Lipscomb High School Marching Band in Nashville, Tennessee, by signing an acoustic guitar that was auctioned and sold for $800.

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The Cause: Forsan High School’s Band

Martina donated an 8x10 and a 5x7 autographed picture to the Forsan High School Band’s Auction to help them be go to the Independence Day Parade in Washington.

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The Cause: Rockford Rescue Mission

At the “Joy of Christmas” show held at the Rockford MetroCentre, on Sunday, November 28, 2004, Martina had donation bins at the main lobby entrances to the show for donations of women’s deodorant, women’s and children’s “footie” slippers, pantyhose (sizes large – 4x), sweatshirts, and sweatpants to the Rockford Rescue Mission.

Martina says: “The real heroes are the ones working at the shelters every day and the women who find the courage to better their lives for themselves and their children. The woman working at the shelter doesn’t have the opportunity to get in front of a million people and raise awareness. I’m the one that can do that for her."

The mission statement of Rockford Rescue Mission is: “Ministries shares hope and help in Jesus' name to move people from homelessness and despair toward personal and spiritual wholeness.” For more information about Rockford Rescue Mission go to http://www.rockfordrescuemission.org.

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The Cause: Fannie Battle Day Home For Children

Martina has donated items to Fannie Battle Day Home auctions numerous times. She has also been a part of their Christmas card benefit. Previous donated items include a signed Academy of Country Music Awards 2000 booklet , 2 VIP passes to see Martina with Alan Jackson in Nashville, a signed pair of her pants, and the script and hat from Martina's very first television special, "Full Speed Ahead".

The Fannie Battle Day Home for Children provides service to children of low-income, single-parent families that are working or furthering their education in order to maintain their independence. The mission of the Fannie Battle Day Home for Children is: “to provide quality daycare that encourages the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of each child in a safe and happy environment.” For more information on the Fannie Battle Day Home For Children go to http://www.fanniebattle.org.

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The Cause: The Young Women's Christian Association

The mission statement of The Young Women's Christian Association is: “The YWCA USA is a women's membership movement nourished by its roots in the Christian faith and sustained by the richness of many beliefs and values. Strengthened by diversity, the YWCA draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership, and power in order to attain a common vision: peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. The YWCA will thrust its collective power toward the elimination of racism, wherever it exists, and by any means necessary.” For more information on The Young Women's Christian Association and to locate one near you visit http://www.ywca.org.

YWCA of Middle Tennessee Annual Celebrity Auction

After speaking to young women about self-esteem at YWCA’s across the country, Martina signed on to host their Celebrity Auction, which, as of 2007, she has done so far for fourteen years. Auction items include stage clothing, framed handwritten lyrics, and celebrity grab bags filled with an assortment of posters, CDs and autographed promotional materials. There are celebrity guest appearances throughout the auction which is admission free and open to the public. Over Martina’s years hosting, she has helped raise nearly $400,000 helping to fund the YWCA’s Domestic Violence Center as well as the many family educational programs YWCA offers including Youth @ Work, Family Literacy Programs, and a Job Readiness & Career Development Program for Families First Participants.

In 2003 a recording session at Blackbird, John McBride’s state of the art recording studio, was put up for auction. Martina said “We’ll let you sing any song you like. John and I will produce it and we’ll bring in my band to back you up.” to which John added “We might even find someone to sing background vocals for ya!” After going back and worth between two bidders it the session sold for $8,000 but Martina added another session to the second bidder for the same price. The 2003 Auction brought in $86,000 and $132,000 in 2004.

Martina’s thoughts on the experience: “Besides being so much fun, the auction also benefits a truly great cause. I really respect the work that the YW does to help women and families struggling in difficult situations. They are so important for our community and I feel grateful for the opportunity to lend them a hand each year.”

“It is the vision of the YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee to focus on women and girls who desire to create a better quality of life for themselves and/or their families; to achieve self sufficiency; and to increase their financial strength. The YW will also be a spokesperson for those women who have no voice. Further, we will raise the awareness concerning and diminish the incidence of violence and racism. Strengthened by diversity, the association draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership and power in order to attain a common vision: Peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.” For more information on The Young Women's Christian Association of Nashville and Middle Tennessee visit http://ywcanashville.com and http://www.ymcamidtn.org.

Joy Of Christmas Show In Fargo, North Dakota

Those attending the Martina’s “Joy Of Christmas” show, November 26, 2004, at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota, were encouraged to bring items such as shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, diapers (sizes 4 & 5), hats, mittens, crafts, and snacks for children’s programs. Items were collected at a table in the front lobby of the Fargodome and given to the YWCA of Fargo-Moorhead.

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The Cause: Tyler King Equipment Fund

Martina donated 2 signed shirts along with a certificate of authenticity to the 2004 Ultimate World Series Auction.

The 2004 Ultimate World Series Auction benefits Tyler King. Tyler was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at age 5. The Tyler King Equipment Fund was set up to help pay for items that will help Tyler in his everyday activities.

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The Cause: National Hemophilia Foundation

In both 2003 and 2004 Martina donated a pair of signed jeans to the National Hemophilia Foundation Celebrity Blue Jeans for Genes auction.

“The National Hemophilia Foundation is dedicated to finding the cures for bleeding disorders and to preventing and treating the complications of these disorders through education, advocacy and research.” For more information on National Hemophilia Foundation visit http://www.hemophilia.org.

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The Cause: Sweet Relief

Martina signed an ornament that was auctioned off in 2003 in a Sweet Relief auction.

“Sweet Relief provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians who are facing illness, disability, or age-related problems.” To find out more about Sweet Relief visit http://www.sweetrelief.org.

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The Cause: Olivet Boys and Girls Club of Reading and Berks County

Martina auctioned off a VIP Packages to her "Joy of Christmas” show at the Sovereign Center, in Reading, Philadelphia, on December 20, 2004. The VIP Package Included: two tickets within the first five rows, a Meet & Greet session with Martina, dinner for two at Viva' Good Life Bistro & Lounge, and One VIP parking pass. A portion of the proceeds from the VIP Packages benefited Olivet Boys and Girls Club of Reading and Berks County.

The mission of Olivet Boys and Girls Club of Reading and Berks County is “to provide, in a safe environment, programs that inspire, educate, guide and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.” To find out more about Olivet Boys and Girls Club of Reading and Berks County go to http://www.olivetbgc.org.

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The Cause: The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation

Martina was part of The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation's 7th Grand Slam for Children Fundraiser, on September 28, 2002.

“The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation was created to provide recreational and education opportunities for at-risk boys and girls. The Foundation strives to assist those underprivileged, abused and abandoned children who may be deprived of basic options in life.” For further information on The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation visit http://www.agassifoundation.org.

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The Cause: Girls & Boys Town, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Child Saving Institute, Nebraska Children's Home Society, Boys & Girls Clubs of Omaha, and Children's Square U.S.A.

In December of 2003 Martina gave out 860 tickets to The Joy of Christmas Show at Mid-America Center, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to six different children's organizations. The organizations are: Girls & Boys Town, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Child Saving Institute, Nebraska Children's Home Society, Boys & Girls Clubs of Omaha, Children's Square U.S.A.

Girls & Boys Town provides “children with a safe, caring, loving environment where they gain confidence to get better and learn skills to become productive citizens.” To find out more about Girls & Boys Town visit http://www.girlsandboystown.org/aboutus/locations/iowa/index.asp.

Big Brothers Big Sisters offers mentoring and positive role models. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters go to http://www.bigomaha.org.

Child Saving Institute works towards “the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect.” For further information about Child Saving Institute go to http://www.childsaving.org.

“Nebraska Children’s Home Society provides safe and loving care to children of all ages.” To find out more about Nebraska Children's Home Society visit http://www.nchs.org.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Omaha’s mission is “to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential and productive, responsible and caring citizens”. For more information on Boys & Girls Clubs of Omaha see http://www.bgcomaha.org.

Children's Square U.S.A. offers safe housing, academic assistance, psychiatric treatment, an emergency shelter, and a 24-hour crisis hot line.

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The Cause: Love Our Children USA

Martina donated signed memorabilia to Love Our Children USA’s Dream Auction. The auction ran from April 1, 2005 to April 22, 2005. Get your bid in at http://www.cmarket.com/catalog/landingPage.do?vhost=loveourchildrenusa.

Love Our Children USA strives to break the cycle that victimizes children. They work to enable child success by eliminating behaviors that keep children from reaching their potential by promoting positive changes in parenting and family attitudes, along with behaviors and prevention strategies through public education campaigns. Love Our Children USA works to empower and support children, teens, parents and families through information, resources, advocacy, and online youth mentoring. For more information on Love Our Children USA visit http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org.

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The Cause: Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters

Martina donated a customized Dairy Queen shirt to Celebrity Rags 4 Charity Riches to be auctioned off and support Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters. She wore the shirt in a photo that accompanies an article about Martina’s past employment at Dairy Queen, in InStyle Magazine. The Shirt has silver studding, lace sleeves, white stitching at the neckline, and is signed by Martina on its leather collar. The Auction went from October 16th 2004 to October 23^rd 2004, and the Winning bid was $1,525.00.

"Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters helps boys and girls, most of whom are considered at risk and live in single-parent homes, achieve their full potential through long-term personal relationships with carefully screened and caring volunteers." Find out more about Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters at http://www.ksbbbs.org and for more on Celebrity Rags 4 Charity Riches visit http://www.rags4riches.org.

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The Cause: Neglected and Abused Children

Martina auctioned off VIP packages to her concert, on Friday, December 10, 2004, at the Van Andel Arena, in Grand Rapids, MI. Each VIP Package Included: two tickets within the first five rows, overnight stay at the Courtyard by Marriott, dinner for two at the B.O.B. which is a microbrewery across from the Van Andel Arena, and One Parking pass. A portion of the auction’s proceeds benefited St. John's Home, helping to serve neglected and abused children.

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The Cause: Someplace Safe

Martina donated a signed purse to Someplace Safe It's a Girl Thing fundraiser, a silent auction that benefits Someplace Safe.

Someplace Safe's Mission is “to eradicate domestic violence and improve the quality of life by providing advocacy, education and supportive services in order to aid families, and to achieve public awareness and a unified community response” To find out more about Someplace Safe visit http://www.someplacesafe.org.

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The Cause: Prevent Child Abuse America

Prevent Child Abuse America builds awareness, provides education and inspiring hope to everyone involved in the effort to prevent the abuse and neglect of the nation’s children. For more information on Prevent Child Abuse America go to http://www.preventchildabuse.org.

"Concrete Angel" Video

Martina was part of the Prevent Child Abuse America campaign by “Concrete Angel” being featured in Prevent Child Abuse America’s educational and promotional materials, with a direct call to action from Martina.

With The Band

In April of 2005, during Child Abuse Prevention Month, Martina was part of the Child Abuse Prevention Blue Wristband Campaign, which supported Prevent Child Abuse America.

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The Cause: Childhelp USA

Childhelp USA exists to meet the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children, by focusing in on treatment, prevention, and research. Go to http://www.childhelpusa.org to find out more about Childhelp USA.

Celebrity Monopoly

As a fundraiser for Childhelp USA Martina had planned to be part of Childhelp USA’s Celebrity Monopoly, at the downtown Hilton Suites in Nashville, Tennessee. Where anyone could pay $175 and sign up by email or phone to have dinner and play Monopoly with one of the participating celebrities. Due to a scheduling conflict Martina was unable to attend but made it up by auctioning a dinner and a Monopoly game at her house where not only she would be present but also Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. The winning bid went for $7,950.

“Concrete Angel” Video

At the end of the music video for "Concrete Angel" there’s has a tag for ChildHelp USA. The song and video brings national attention to a subject that too often causes people to look the other way.

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The Cause: USA Weekend's Make A Difference Day & Nashville Safe Haven Family Shelter & The "Love's the Only House" Fund

Martina was 2002’s national spokesperson for USA Weekend's Make a Difference Day. She organized the collection of diapers, toys, school supplies, clothing, and other necessary items for the families in residence at Safe Haven. Martina also established the Love's the Only House Fund, designed to help Safe Haven renovate their building for the housing of more families. On that actual day of Make A Difference Day, Saturday, October 26, 2002, Martina and her family hosted a Halloween Party, at Nashville’s Cumberland Science Museum, for the families of Safe Haven. Complete with a pizza dinner, costumes, favors, treats, and the viewing of various interactive exhibits.

Martina comments on Make A Difference Day: “Make a Difference Day really inspires everyone to get involved in their community and reach out to someone who needs it. I’m really proud to be a part of such a worthy cause and to have the opportunity to work with the people at Safe Haven. I love the fact that they are able to keep the families together while helping them get back on their feet. It’s a wonderful place and Nashville is lucky to have them.”

Martina on the idea of being a part of Make A Difference Day: "This, in particular, appealed to me because, of course, I've heard about Make A Difference Day for several years and it's just always seemed like such a great idea to me--that you can get everyone together to do something to make a difference. Concentrating it on one day just seems like a really cool idea. I think it's a great learning experience for kids, and just for all of us to focus on that for a day, so that's why I got involved. I think it's a very cool thing."

Nashville Safe Haven Family Shelter is the only 24-hour family shelter in Nashville that keeps families together in their time of displacement. The Nashville Safe Haven Family Shelter’s Mission is “to Empower Homeless families with children to live independently through spiritual, financial and social guidance.” To find out more about Nashville Safe Haven Family Shelter visit www.safehaven.org. Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. It is a national day of helping others, celebrating neighbors helping neighbors, where everyone can participate. To find out more on Make A Difference Day go to www.makeadifferenceday.com.

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The Cause: Domestic Violence Intervention Services & National Network to End Domestic Violence

The Domestic Violence Intervention Services mission is to” impact social change and stop violence in families and societies through prevention, intervention, and education. For more information on Domestic Violence Intervention Services visit http://www.dvis.org.

The National Network to End Domestic Violence’s “is dedicated to creating a social, political and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists.” For further information on National Network to End Domestic Violence visit http://www.nnedv.org.

Spokesperson

Martina is a spokes person for National Network to End Domestic Violence and for Domestic Violence Intervention Services. Martina has recorded numerous public service announcements and television interviews, as well as distributed cards that tell the signs of an abusive relationship at concerts.

Heart of Strength

The “Heart of Strength” is an eighteen inch silver necklace. One side of the pendant has 3 stones, the pink sapphire, pink tourmaline and rose quartz. The other side is inscribed with the song lyrics, "My Baby Loves Me Just the Way that I Am", from the song “My Baby Loves Me” preformed by Martina. A card insert gives the stone's meanings and a message from Martina. The Pink sapphire is believed to align body mind and spirit. Pink tourmaline is believed to strength body and spirit, heal loss and emotional pain, support confidence and courage. Rose quartz is believed to promote self love, love, beauty, tranquility, offer emotional balance for feelings of a low self esteem, loss, hurt, fear anger. The pendant comes with a sliver chain and black rope for choice of style. The "Heart of Strength” was created by Mia & Lizzie and its design donated to help victims and their children become survivors of domestic violence. The wearer of the necklace is reminded of their own unique value as a human being. All proceeds benefit Domestic Violence Intervention Services and National Network to End Domestic Violence. To order your “Heart of Strength” visit http://www.dvis.org/necklace_order_from.htm.

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The Cause: National Domestic Violence Hotline

Every call to the hotline is anonymous and picked up by a live advocate. Available year-round, 24-hours a day, The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides a vital link between families in crisis and the information they need to find safety. The mission of The National Domestic Violence Hotline is: “We believe that every caller deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that every family deserves to live in a world free from violence. We believe that safe homes and safe families are the foundation of a safe society. Until the violence stops, the National Domestic Violence Hotline will continue to answer…One Call at a Time.” To call The National Domestic Violence Hotline dial 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). For more information on The National Domestic Violence Hotline visit http://www.ndvh.org.

Spokesperson

Martina is a spokesperson for The National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Connections Campaign

Martina joined U.S. Senator Joseph R. Biden (D-DE), several leaders in technology and telecommunications, the federal government, Lifetime Television, and the National Domestic Violence Hotline, on March 10, 2004, to launch the Connections Campaign. “This is a collaborative effort to ensure that National Domestic Violence Hotline is equipped with updated technology systems, software and training so that advocates can effectively answer over 16,000 monthly calls they receive.” (Sheryl Cates, Executive Director of National Domestic Violence Hotline) As part of creating awareness of the National Domestic Violence Hotline Martina spoke in public service announcements and distributes a Hotline developed awareness brochure at her concerts with the National Domestic Violence Hotline’s number.

Martina comments: “When a victim reaches out and breaks their silence by calling the Hotline, their voice must be heard. My support of National Domestic Violence Hotline in their Connections Campaign is one way I can help ensure that anyone who reaches out for help will find it. The real heroes are the women who find the courage to better their lives for themselves and their children and we must do everything we can to help”

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The Cause: Child & Family Services Haven House in New York

Martina visited the Child & Family Services Haven House in New York, on February 24, 2006. She was given a tour by a five year old resident. The shelter was given a keepsake with a photo and lyrics to "Independence Day", "Concrete Angel" and "Broken Wing". The facility’s director, Katey Joyce, comments on the experience, "I was thrilled to let Martina know that her songs are my personal anthem for the work I do. The impact she had on our residents was truly breathtaking. Our time with her can only be described as perfect and inspiring!"

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The Cause: The Help Group

Martina joined Raven-Symone to perform for over 60 children with special needs, as part of The Help Group Teddy Bear Ball 30th Anniversary Gala fundraiser, on December 3, 2005. The event raised $850,000 plus, which supports The Help Group’s schools and programs for children with special needs.

“The Help Group's six specialized day schools offer pre-K through high school programs for more than 1,100 students. The Help Group's wide range of mental health and therapy services, child abuse, foster family and residential programs extend i'ts reach to more than 5,000 children and their families each year. […] The Help Group believes that dignity, hope, opportunity and love are the birthrights of all children. At the heart of its efforts is the commitment to helping young people fulfill their potential to lead positive, productive and rewarding lives. With the collective commitment of our Board of Directors, staff, governmental colleagues, philanthropic friends, parents and volunteers, we are able to serve more and more children with new and expanded programs... because every child deserves a great future.” To learn more see http://www.thehelpgroup.org.

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The Cause: Make A Wish Foundation

Martina was one of the featured artists on the Bath and Body Works 2005 Perfect Christmas Holiday CD Set which benefits the Make A Wish Foundation.

The Make A Wish Foundation “grant[s] the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.” To find out more see http://www.wish.org.

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The Cause: Colon Cancer

Martina preformed “Stop In The Name Of Love” with Vanessa Williams at the Katic Couric Colon Cancer Benefit, on March 15, 2006.

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The Cause: Breast Cancer Awareness

During a concert on ice, A Golden Moment, Kristi Yamaguchi ice skated to Martina performing “There You Are”, “Valentine”, and “I Love You”. Presented by Honda, A Golden Moment was a benefit for the fight against breast cancer, raising money for early detection programs. It was taped in Oakland, California during October of 2000 but aired on television in November of 2000.

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The Cause: The National Breast Cancer Foundation

“The National Breast Cancer Foundation mission is to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need.” Learn more about The National Breast Cancer Foundation at http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org. Help the fight against breast with your daily click at http://www.thebreastcancersite.com.

Pink Ribbon Challenge

In October of 2004, Martina was one of the artists who voiced a public service announcement asking radio listeners to take The National Breast Cancer Foundation's Pink Ribbon Challenge. Martina also helped to lead the challenge in 2005. The Challenge encourages listeners to click daily on the “Fund Free Mammograms” button at http://www.thebreastcancersite.com. The Challenge runs throughout the month of October when each click counts twice as much as during the rest of the year. Participants can click once per day, 365 days a year. No purchase is required and there are no forms to fill out. Ea