Hard Rock Heals Foundation, the charitable arm of Hard Rock International, on Tuesday distributed $250,000 in grants to 50 non-profit organizations across the globe.
The $5,000 grants are part of the foundation’s annual commitment to help strengthen the communities in which Hard Rock operates through targeted support of impactful, grassroots initiatives.
“Since 2016, the Hard Rock Heals Foundation has supported hundreds of local programs focused on healing and hope,” Hard Rock Heals Foundation and Seminole Hard Rock Support Services President Tracy Bradford said in a statement. “This year’s grant recipients, whether serving children, combating homelessness, or standing up for human rights, embody the spirit of our mottos: ‘Love All – Serve All’ and ‘Take Time to Be Kind.’”
The Hard Rock Heals Foundation grant program supports three focus areas:
- Mental health awareness and research
- Prevention of human trafficking and promotion of human rights
- Children’s wellness and education
The program empowers each Hard Rock property to nominate one charity annually. The locally based organizations selected this year span 15 countries and more than 40 cities, reflecting the brand’s global reach and deep community connections. From autism awareness in the Maldives and childhood educational support in Mexico, to youth wellness in Austria and support for people experiencing homelessness in Florida, the 2025 recipients exemplify purpose-driven work that uplifts communities.
The 2025 grant recipients include:
- The Bowery Mission, nominated by Hard Rock Cafe New York: Serving New Yorkers experiencing homelessness
- Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia, nominated by REVERB by Hard Rock Atlanta: Granting wishes to critically ill children
- Maldives Autism Association, nominated by Hard Rock Hotel Maldives: Providing resources for children and families with autism
- Julie Weintraub’s Hands Across the Bay, nominated by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa: Supporting survivors of human trafficking
- Cruz Roja Española, nominated by Hard Rock Hotel Marbella: Offering essential care and education to underserved children
- CAREER Wardrobe, nominated by Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia: Empowering women through professional development
The full list of 2025 grant recipients is available at https://www.hardrock.com/heals-foundation.aspx.
