Hard Rock distributes grants to nonprofit organisations
Hard Rock Heals Foundation has selected organisations in 15 countries and over 40 cities.
US.- The Hard Rock Heals Foundation, the charitable arm of Hard Rock International, has announced the distribution of $250,000 in grants to 50 nonprofit organisations. The said the organisations selected this year span 15 countries and over 40 cities.
The 2025 Hard Rock Heals Foundation Grant Program supports three focus areas, including mental health awareness and research, prevention of human trafficking and promotion of human rights, and children’s wellness and education.
“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 company said.
Each Hard Rock property nominates one charity annually. Some of 2025 grant recipients include The Bowery Mission (nominated by Hard Rock Cafe New York), Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia (nominated by REVERB by Hard Rock Atlanta), Maldives Autism Association (nominated by Hard Rock Hotel Maldives), Julie Weintraub’s Hands Across the Bay (nominated by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa), Cruz Roja Española (nominated by Hard Rock Hotel Marbella), CAREER WARDROBE (nominated by Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia), and Al Jalila Foundation, nominated by Hard Rock Cafe Dubai.
Tracy Bradford, president of the Hard Rock Heals Foundation and Seminole Hard Rock Support Services, said: “Since 2016, the Hard Rock Heals Foundation has supported hundreds of local programs focused on healing and hope. 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.'”
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa opens in Ontario
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa recently opened in the Canadian province of Ontario. The $350m resort covers 150,000 square feet. It has a hotel with 150 guest rooms, including 22 luxury suites, and dining options, including Council Oak Steakhouse & Seafood and the Hard Rock Cafe.
It also features Hard Rock LIVE, a performance venue with capacity for up to 2,200 guests, and a casino floor with slots, live table games and high-limit gaming areas.
