CHVRCHES’ lead singer Lauren Mayberry and actor Justin Long made a visit to the Girls Home in Granada, Nicaragua last month. While visiting, Mayberry and Long spent some time interacting with the girls and celebrated Madre Albertina’s birthday by attending mass with the Bishop of Granada where four girls received their first communion followed by a festive meal and dancing.

The girls living there have experienced the unimaginable from abuse and rape while others are social orphans who are no longer able to live with family members due to their own struggles from drug addiction or prostitution. It may not seem like much to most people but when these girls have visitors those painful memories from their past may be forgotten, even if for just a few moments. After seeing the smiles of these girls and visitors alike it really warms our hearts. Bringing joy to underprivileged youth can truly be a special moment in one’s life. To learn more and how you can help, please visit the Girls Home.

A Fender Paramount guitar that was played by Jack Antonoff of Bleachers at The Ally Coalition’s 3rd annual talent show this past December and signed by Jack, Lauren Mayberry of CHVRCHES, Lorde, Andrew Dost and Jordan Carlos is up for auction. All proceeds will benefit The Ally Coalition in support of the LGBTQ community.

Click here to bid now and own a piece of music history. Watch a fun group sing along below from that evening covering Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way”. Note, a different guitar was played for the song in this video.