Shawn Mendes Announces Launch Of The Shawn Mendes Foundation & Partnership With Tim Hortons
Shawn Mendes announced the launch of the Shawn Mendes Foundation earlier today, August 28. This new Foundation from the singer “…seeks to encourage and support fans’ causes to help bring about positive change. Children’s healthcare, sustainability, mental health and wellness, human rights, anti-bullying and education are among the foundation’s areas of focus.”
Mendes spoke about the creation of the Foundation in a recent statement. He says, “For a long time, I’ve wanted to find a way to amplify the causes that my fans and I care deeply about, and to help make the voices of our generation heard. My goal in launching the foundation is to work alongside my fans, and do everything I can to help provide them with a platform that inspires positive change, and empowers young change-makers.”
The Shawn Mendes Foundation has already partnered with two foundations: REVERB, “which works with the music industry to green concert events and encourages fans to take environmental and social action”, and SickKids, “which is a Canadian healthcare institution that is dedicated to advancing children’s health via patient care, research and education.”
Mendes has also partnered with Tim Hortons while in Toronto for his upcoming tour stops. The coffee chain will be releasing special edition cups in honor of Mendes’ show while Mendes will appear in a new campaign for them.
You can learn a bit more about the foundation here and here.