On Wednesday, October 29th, Ne-Yo and his foundation, The Compound Foundation, were honored at Children’s Rights 9th Annual Benefit for his commitment to benefitting those growing up in foster care and group homes.
![Ne-Yo and Swizz Beatz Ne-Yo and Swizz Beatz](https://www.looktothestars.org/photo/9079-ne-yo-and-swizz-beatz/story_wide-1414956376.jpg)
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Swizz Beatz and Compound Foundation scholarship recipient Edgar Carranza presented Ne-Yo with the award.
Children’s Rights raised over $700,000 at its ninth annual benefit event. All proceeds from the evening directly support Children's Rights' efforts to defend and protect America’s abused and neglected kids.