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IN THE NEWS: The Impact of Levitt Concerts on Main Streets
Levitt Foundation Communications Associate Carly Swanson recently authored a guest blog on the website of our community partner, Main Street America, to highlight how five cities leverage their Levitt AMP concert series to achieve their goals of economic development, cultural enrichment, and community preservation as accredited Main Street nonprofits. Swanson caught up with leaders from…

IN THE NEWS: Levitt National Tour and The War & Treaty Featured in The Dallas Morning News
On June 13, 2024, The Dallas Morning News published an interview with 2024 Levitt National Tour headliner, The War & Treaty. Reporter Thor Christensen sat down with Michael and Tanya Trotter—the married couple comprising the country-R&B duo—to highlight their captivating story and journey to success. Here’s an excerpt: “Christensen: I saw you give Al Green…

IN THE NEWS: Levitt Foundation’s Spend Down Featured in Inside Philanthropy
On January 17, 2024, Inside Philanthropy published a feature covering the Levitt Foundation’s announcement of its $150 million spend down. Reporter Wendy Paris spoke with Levitt Foundation Board President, Liz Levitt Hirsch; Levitt Foundation CEO, Sharon Yazowski; and Levitt Foundation Executive Vice President, Vanessa Silberman, to reflect on the origins and evolution of the Levitt…

IN THE NEWS: Levitt Foundation’s Spend Down Featured in Los Angeles Times
On November 30, 2023, in concert with the Levitt Foundation’s announcement of its $150 million spend down, the Los Angeles Times published a feature covering this milestone. Reporter Kenan Draughorne spoke with Levitt Foundation Board President, Liz Levitt Hirsch; Levitt Foundation CEO, Sharon Yazowski; and Levitt Pavilion Dayton Executive Director, Lisa Wagner, to share the…
