Foxx Lends Voice to Homeless Hotline

6 months ago 28th Apr 06:30

Actor Jamie Foxx has reached out to homeless kids across America by recording a message for a crisis telephone helpline.

The actor stars as a mentally-challenged musician who becomes destitutein new movie The Soloist.

And as part of a social action campaign for the film, Foxx has recordedan inspiring message for Nineline.

The hotline, which received more than 45,000 calls from at-risk kids last year (08), was established by Covenant House, a social services organisation working with displaced youths in the U.S. And Covenant House President Kevin Ryan is convinced Foxx's charitable gesture will help several at-risk youngsters get through difficult times.

I'm convinced that hearing Jamie's voice will be the difference for kids who might otherwise get scared and hang up before we can helpCovenant House President Kevin Ryan

Ryan says, "Now kids in crisis will not only hear a reassuring voice but a well-known, positive role model. I'm convinced that hearing Jamie's voice will be the difference for kids who might otherwise get scared and hang up before we can help. This is a tremendous gift to our kids".