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The Story Behind Amplified Aid
I’m Romero Cleveland, the founder of Amplified Aid. My mission? To turn music into a force for global good, and help end the fight against hunger.
Amplified Aid is a grassroots effort born from a simple belief: creativity can fuel change. Inspired by Live Aid’s legacy, I’m working to revolutionize hunger relief through music. By 2030, I aim to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—especially ending hunger. This is a project driven by empathy and effort, and I’m inviting you to join me in transforming communities, one song at a time.
The Journey
Finding Amplified Aid: A Path of Persistence
Building this wasn’t easy—it took years of trial and error. I tried environmental projects, education and activism, and various entrepreneurial ventures, but nothing stuck. Funding dried up, plans didn’t scale, momentum faded, no one cared. Though disappointing, each stumble taught me something new.
Then, n December it hit me: music. It’s universal, timeless, and can generate steady funds—unlike unpredictable donations. With streaming and digital sales, music became the focus to sustainable hunger relief.
Amplified Aid Takes Shape
That’s when Amplified Aid came to life—a movement to turn sound into sustenance. Our first step is April Half-Full, a digital album coming April 2025. At $1 per track, 50% of proceeds will fund hunger relief efforts by The Hunger Project, ShareTheMeal, and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. It’s a simple, scalable way to make a difference—and a test to see how far music can take us.
Timeline: The Road So Far
- Nov 2024: Dreamed up a Live Aid reboot, reaching out to local groups.
- Dec 2024: Started CollaborAid, a volunteer collective project.
- Jan 2025: Launched Renewable Collective Records for music distribution.
- Jan 2025: Teamed up with SCORE mentor “K” and shifted to a nonprofit model.
- Feb 2025: Rebranded as Amplified Aid and scaled down the plan to begin solo.
- Mar 2025: Produced our first demo tracks and created the April Full album.
- Apr 2025: April Fool to Full Awareness Month to advocate, raise interest, and test the nonprofit business model.
- Jul 2025: Celebrate Live Aid’s 40th with a special event.
This is just the beginning. Every track sold is a meal someone wouldn’t have had otherwise. Let’s amplify the fight against hunger—together.
Our Obstacles
Amplified Aid is a one-person mission, driven entirely by my efforts and empathy. I’m Romero Cleveland, and I’ve built this nonprofit from the ground up with no formal board of directors, no EIN registration yet, no partnerships, and no prior experience—just a deep belief that music can change lives.
First
No Nonprofit EIN or Board of Directors: I haven’t registered as a 501(c)(3) yet because I’m still shaping this vision solo. Currently, Amplified Aid is a grassroots project, not a fully structured nonprofit. I’m transparent about that—it’s just me, bootstrapping this dream until it’s ready to scale. Once April Full proves the concept and funds roll in, I’ll take the steps to formalize with an EIN and build a team. For now, every dollar raised goes straight to hunger relief through trusted channels I’m working to establish.
Second
No Partnerships: I don’t have official ties to groups like The Hunger Project or Feeding America—yet. My focus has been on creating the music and model first. I’m open to future collaborations and have started reaching out to local food banks for informal support. Until then, I’ll keep supporters updated on where proceeds go, ensuring clarity as I grow.
Third
No Experience, Just Empathy: I’m not a seasoned nonprofit leader or a music industry pro. What I bring is persistence and a heart for those facing hunger. Years of failed ventures taught me resilience, and that’s my strength. I’ve learned by doing—launching Renewable Collective Records, producing April Full, and pushing forward with nothing but a vision. That’s enough to start, and I’ll build expertise along the way.
This honesty is my foundation. Amplified Aid isn’t polished or perfect—it’s raw, real, and driven by one person’s determination. If you’re reading this, you’re part of the early days. Stick with me, and we’ll turn music into meals together.