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Let's have fun doing good to put homelessness behind us.

Been There is a Trojan-horse-style movement led by a community of creative do-gooders transforming festivals, music, films and art into catalysts for positive societal change.

In the dynamic intersection of entertainment and social impact, Been There, led by visionaries Lenny Barszap and Aaron Brown, is a transformative force.

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On Nov 8, 2025 at Radio East, Austin Been There once again came together for an unforgettable day of celebration and solidarity. Been There festivals have raised over $3 million to help homelessness nonprofits create sustainable pathways to housing and independence for those experiencing homelessness in Austin.

A Party To End Homelessness

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After a coast-to-coast festival run, Home Free, the college comedy that sparked the BEEN THERE movement, is dropping on major streaming platforms everywhere and one clip at a time across social media.

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ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK

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Produced by

Adrian Quesada

Home Free’s 90's mixtape-inspired soundtrack is out now digitally and on beautiful 2xLP! 27 original tracks (plus an iconic cover song) produced by GRAMMY Award-winner Adrian Quesada (Black Pumas), featuring members of the Beastie Boys, Dinosaur Jr., Pharcyde, Luscious Jackson, Jurassic 5, and many more!!!

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Make a donation to Been There in support of our efforts to have fun doing good to end homelessness and choose a socially responsible gift as a thank-you for your generosity ❤️

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Been There is an IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit corporation; EIN 99-0953189

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