
The members of Simple Plan have helped nonprofit and advocacy groups
by donating to many established organizations such as the MTV Asia Aid
benefit, MADD
(Mothers Against Drunk Driving), RAAADD (Recording Artists, Actors, and
Athletes against Drunk Driving), and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
However, after being frustrated because the members did not know exactly
where their money was going to, the Simple Plan members created the
Simple Plan Foundation, which focuses on teen problems ranging from
suicide to poverty to drug addiction. As of 9 December 2005, the Simple
Plan Foundation had raised more than $100,000. The list of donors
included venues on their November–December 2005 Canadian tour. In June
2008, Simple Plan announced plans for the foundation to distribute
$100,000 to organizations that aid children or families experiencing
difficulties due to handicaps or illness. Selected organizations included Children's Wish Foundation, Kids Help
Phone, and War Child Canada, as well as College Beaubois (the high
school
alma mater of all band members except Desrosiers).