All Within My Hands Foundation

As we approached the final stretch, the race for this year’s Local Chapter Fundraising Competition Champion was neck and neck. When the dust settled, Virginia Fuel proved they had the momentum to carry them across the finish line ahead of the rest, raising just over $27,000!

Thank you so much to all 29 local chapters who joined forces to raise a combined $93,367.98! This is a tremendous accomplishment that will help contribute to people in need through workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services.

Congratulations to our new champion, and stay tuned… next week we’ll announce our grand total!

Metallica’s visit to Olympiastadion for allowed the opportunity to support two local nonprofit organizations doing critical work in their community. Thanks to Live Nation and the , Berliner Tafel and Paula Panke will each receive €20K.

As the oldest foodbank in Germany, Berliner Tafel prevents food waste and, after careful sorting and commissioning, distributes it to people affected by poverty throughout Berlin. Special thanks to the members of the Local Metallica Fan Club Chapter, St. Germany, who donated their time for a shift at Berliner Tafel!

Paula Panke Women’s Center is a place of exchange and community for women of all ages who live in the most diverse situations and forms. For over 30 years, the association has combined anti-violence work with cultural, educational, and empowerment initiatives—creating spaces where patriarchal power dynamics are named, challenged, and actively transformed.

To learn more about the wonderful work these organizations are doing, visit metallica.lnk.to/TGT-Berlin.

What does one year in the Initiative look like?

Chattahoochee Valley Community College just completed its first year with the program, and this graduation season, the school is proud to recognize 30 students who successfully completed their training for high-demand career fields, including industrial maintenance, advanced automotive manufacturing, HVAC, and welding.

“The Metallica Scholars Initiative continues to create life-changing opportunities for our students by removing barriers and providing direct pathways into the workforce. We are grateful for the partnership and investment in our students’ futures.” - Associate Dean Cook

As part of the initiative, students received nine-credit-hour scholarships and $450 toolkits designed to help them begin their careers in their respective industries. By the end of the program, these students earned industry-recognized credentials that prepare them to enter the workforce with the skills employers need.