Maggie Baird, mother of musicians Billie Eilish and Fintes, and founder of the non -profit organization focused on food insecurity, received the Superhero Award for the Earth of the Captain Planet Foundation
Atlanta – Maggie Baird, mother of musicians who head the list, Billie Eilish and Fintes, received the Superhero Award for the Earth on Saturday of the Captain Planet Foundation at a gala event.
Baird is the founder of the non -profit organization Support + Feed, which works on food insecurity and environmental problems. Its group has an anchor presence in 11 American cities and expanded associations in Europe, the United Kingdom and Australia.
Baird told Associated Press that he has been working on these issues for years, although his message is now amplified with the additional voices of his Grammy winning children.
“People need food. People need food every day and our climate is really in trouble and we have to address our food systems, ”said Baird. “As we work on our biggest goals, we have these beautiful daily victories where we can support people in their struggle to survive.”
The Captain Planet Foundation without profit based in Atlanta works with young people on environmental issues around the world, supporting school gardens and other initiatives. More than 1.7 million children have participated in programs. The Foundation was formed in 1991 and co -founded by Media Mogul Ted Turner.
“I really admire this organization, Captain Planet, and I really appreciate its light on what we do in Support + Feed, and for me that is really what matters,” Baird said.
