The Point

News Central, January 24-26 2006

Scott Stapp Foundation

Segment One

Musician Scott Stapp fits the rock star stereotype. He was the front man for Creed, which sold 30 million CDs in the past decade, collecting five Grammy Awards along the way.

Last November, Stapp launched his solo career, released a new CD, stopped drinking, and he placed renewed energy into his charitable Scott Stapp Foundation.

Stapp told The Point that his upcoming tour will feature more than just his music.

Scott Stapp said, "One of the things I am planning on doing here on my new tour is in every city that I go to to perform we have something planned with the foundation to give back to the community."

One plan is to have concertgoers donate canned goods for the homeless. He has donated money to causes from 9/11 to hurricane Katrina, focusing on children. "Anything that tugged at my heart," said Stapp.

Tomorrow, some of the reasons behind Stapp's goal. Stapp commented, "I definitely want part of the legacy I leave behind, aside from music, to be this foundation."

And that's The Point.

I'm Mark Hyman.

Segment Two

The Point continues its conversation with rock star Scott Stapp. He said he learned to give to others from his single parent mom.

Scott Stapp said, "To see my mom still have a heart to give and to try and help someone else out even when she didn't have anything."

The Scott Stapp Foundation focuses on fostering healthy parent-child relationships. Stapp knows the value first-hand since he has raised his 7-year old son as a single dad.

After overcoming personal adversity, Stapp knew he had a lot to contribute to society. Stapp commented, "There is a reason for all of this that's bigger than rock and roll."

Stapp has financed his foundation's work since its launch, but advisors have urged him to broaden its reach. "It's cool you're funding everything, but it'd be nice to have some donors," said Stapp.

Stapp underwrites administrative costs so that all foundation money goes to charitable causes. Now he wants to take his charitable work to a higher level. To learn more, or to contribute, visit The Scott Stapp Foundation.

Tomorrow, Scott Stapp's care package project.

And that's The Point.

I'm Mark Hyman.

Segment Three

The Point continues its conversation with rock star Scott Stapp regarding his charity work. When we caught up with him, he was surrounded by a sea of boxes, care packages to be exact.

Scott Stapp said, "I'm sending these to Iraq to some troops there."

Over the course of a week, Stapp and family members filled and shipped dozens of boxes. They were filled with "deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks, shampoo, of course, my CD," (said Stapp), as well as snacks and other items.

This was the second time the 5-time Grammy winner was sending care packages. Stapp commented, "We just want to bring a smile to their face."

He is optimistic his efforts will inspire others. "I want to let people know because I want them to do something to take action," noted Stapp.

And he hopes his spring concert tour will lead to a more important stage. As for the troops in Iraq, "I'll probably be there in '06," said Stapp.

For more information, visit the The Scott Stapp Foundation.

And that's The Point.

I'm Mark Hyman.