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Chad Swiatecki is a 20-year journalist who relocated to Austin from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.
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$1M raised for The Other Ones
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 by Chad Swiatecki
The Other Ones Foundation was the beneficiary of a weekend concert fundraiser that brought more than $1 million to the nonprofit that provides aid and job opportunities to those experiencing homelessness. The Been There 2 event took place Nov. 11 at the Esperanza Community, where the foundation manages shelter services for homeless people. The event was produced by Aaron Brown of Onion Creek Productions and Lenny Barszap of Entertaining Entertainment, and it featured performances from Adrian Quesada of the Black Pumas, the Pharcyde and Brownout.
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