Check how the Pepsi Refresh grants have helped the four charities
Video: How did the $100,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project to the Bay Area Food Bank help the charity? Click here for an update on it and the other three finalists.
TODAY hosts highlight six charities
Video: Each of TODAY hosts’ favorite charities received a $50,000 grant. The leaders each share how the money will make a difference. Watch videos below to learn their stories.
Bay Area Food Bank
Video: This charity's mission is to provide hope and food in places now plagued by the Gulf oil spill. It received the $100,000 grant.
Project Surf Camp
Video: This California-based nonprofit gives individuals with special needs the opportunity to participate in beach activities. It received a $50,000 grant.
Gateway Greening
Video: For the past 26 years, this charity has been reinvigorating both the land and people of St. Louis, Missouri. It received a $50,000 grant.
Urban ArtWorks
Video: This Seattle-based charity gives at-risk youth a unique way to perform required community service. It received a $50,000 grant.
They ‘aspire’ to make a difference
Video: TODAY’s Meredith Vieira takes a look at Aspire, a charity that helps kids with disabilities. It received a $50,000 grant.
A charity that hits the right note
Video: TODAY’s Ann Curry looks at Jazz Foundation of America, which ensures musicians good health care. It got a $50K grant.
Getting homeless ‘back on their feet’
Video: TODAY’s Natalie Morales looks at an organization that helps out in a special way. It received a $50,000 grant.
‘TreePeople’ want to save the planet
Video: TODAY’s Matt Lauer takes a look at TreePeople, an environmental nonprofit. It too received a $50,000 grant.
‘Clara White’ helps those in need
Video: TODAY’s Al Roker looks at Clara White Mission, which gives the needy a helping hand. It received a $50,000 grant.
‘Grooving’ to help young women
Video: TODAY’s Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb look at an org improving the lives of girls through dance and a grant.
The Pepsi Refresh Project
Video: Pepsi is giving millions to fund your refreshing ideas. Each month, you submit ideas, you vote, and the ideas with the most votes receive $1.3 million in Pepsi Refresh Grants.
Pepsi Refresh Project Grant Awardee: Jonny Cohen
Video: Jonny received a $25,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant to develop his idea to make school buses more fuel-efficient.
Pepsi Refresh Project Grant Awardee: Sharif Morad
Video: Sharif received a $5,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant to bike across the country, building affordable homes.
Pepsi Refresh Project Grant Awardee: The Sparkle Effect
Video: The Sparkles received a $25,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant to start cheer squads for girls with special needs.