Phish, the fan-favorite philanthropic jam band, raised millions during their three-night residency at MVP Arena in Albany.
The weekend of concerts raised $4 million for Divided Sky, a nonprofit supporting addiction recovery based in Vermont, and its new residential program. It also served as a kick-off for a $10 million fundraising campaign for the organization.
“It’s hard to put into words how grateful we are to Phish and their fans for this generosity,” said Melanie Gulde, program director and co-founder of Divided Sky. “But this isn’t about words — it’s about action. And because of these concerts, we will be able to help many more people take charge of their lives and to recover from addictions.”…