He may have high high hopes for a living, but his charity work is making a killing.

In June 2018, Brendon Urie, lead singer and frontman of pop rock band Panic! At The Disco announced the Highest Hopes Foundation– a charitable effort aimed at raising money for nonprofits that support the Human Rights Campaign.

“Today I present to you the Highest Hopes Foundation, created to support the efforts of non-profit organizations that lead, develop, and advocate support for human rights,” Urie posted on Panic!’s website the day of the launch.

“This is dedicated to all people + communities who are subject to discrimination or abuse on the basis of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation + gender identity.”

Urie also announced that $1 from every ticket purchased for Panic!’s Pray for The Wicked Tour would be donated to the foundation, and posted a number fans could text if they wanted to donate more.

And, to raise even more money, the band also added The Amazing Beebo- a Brendon Urie puppet playing fortune teller- as a nightly attraction at each of their tour stops.

While the money raised so far has not been disclosed to fans, it is no secret that the band- and specifically Urie- are strong advocates for equal rights. And, their charitable efforts have not gone unnoticed.

Especially in Rhode Island.

Following the launch of the Highest Hopes Foundation, The City Council of Providence, Rhode Island recognized Urie for his continued advocacy for groups who are subject to discrimination.

“Be it hereby known to all that the Providence City Council hereby offers its sincerest congratulations to Brendon Urie in recognition of your advocacy and dedication to all people and communities who are subject to discrimination and abuse on the basis of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and for your passion to fight for people who cannot fight for themselves.”

On December 6th, the city council also recognized Urie specifically for his work with The Highest Hopes Foundation, The Human Rights Campaign, and State Farm’s Neighborhood of Good Program-in which he traveled to the Boys and Girls Club to assist young musicians with building their confidence and talents.

Then, as if being honored by the Providence City Council wasn’t enough, during the band’s January 19th trip to Rhode Island’s capital on the second leg of the Pray For The Wicked Tour, the city’s mayor presented Urie with a “Citizen Citation” for his various charitable efforts.

“I am joined by the people of providence in applauding you in offering our sincere congratulations, with very best wishes for continued success in all your future endeavors.”

Congratulations to Mr. Urie and all of Panic! At The Disco for their continued advocacy and fights for equality.

If you too would like to donate, please visit the Highest Hopes Foundation here.