Bulletins
U.R.G.E. acts to help children. Where there is a lack, U.R.G.E. seeks to make enduring contributions: to improve the communities in which children learn, live and grow, in hopes of nourishing their future.
U.R.G.E. Agenda
Awareness
- Keep in touch with current events and political climates which affect children.
- Look for the communities that need a little help, be utilitarian in actions to assist.
Educational Means
- Monitor those who monitor. Know the sources.
- Provide links to the most accurate and unbiased information.
Take Action
- Continue to raise funds
- Provide the means for individuals to act together
U.R.G.E. Contact
Postal Address
URGE c/o Ziggy Marley
269 South Beverly Drive #175
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
U.R.G.E. is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
1999
U.R.G.E. Provides Food for Over 4,500 Inner City Kingston Families
Ziggy accompanied the team of volunteers that helped deliver packages containing rice, flour, sugar, cornmeal, soy milk, cans of mackerel and corned beef to families living in "appalling" conditions.
U.R.G.E. Sponsors the 6th Annual Bob Marley Caribbean Festival at Miami's Bay Front Park
Festival is headlined by Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, is produced by Bob's mother, Cedella Booker, and features performances by Eryka Badu, Lauryn Hill, Julian Marley and Damian Marley. Over 20,000 show-goers each donate 4 cans of non-perishable food items for the Camillus House, a charity organization that provides care for people in need.
U.R.G.E. Sponsers Interactive Annual Food Drive
U.R.G.E. and the people of Killington, Vermont joined forces to raise funds and awareness for the Rutland Womens Network, Open Door Mission, Feed the Hungry, Rutland Community College, and Nationwide Hunger. Ziggy performed three acoustic sets at local restaurants: Mother Shaprio's, Wobby Barn Steakhouse and Outback/Nightspot.
