West, alongside his mother, founded the "Kanye West Foundation" in Chicago in 2003, tasked with a mission to battle dropout and illiteracy rates, while partnering with community organizations to provide underprivileged youth access to music education. In 2007, the West and the Foundation partnered with Strong American Schools as part of their "Ed in '08" campaign. As spokesman for the campaign, West appeared in a series of PSAs for the organization, and hosted an inaugural benefit concert in August of that year. COUNT 8
QSN1 With the help of his mom, what foundation did Kanye create early in his career? ANS1 Kanye West Foundation QSN2 What is the goal of the Kanye West Foundation? ANS2 battle dropout and illiteracy rates, while partnering with community organizations to provide underprivileged youth access to music education QSN3 What was founded by Kanye West and his mother? ANS3 Kanye West Foundation QSN4 In What year did the Kanye West Foundation Partner with Strong American Schools?  ANS4 2007 QSN5 Where was the "Kanye West Foundation" founded? ANS5 Chicago QSN6 What other mission besides dropout and illiteracy rates did the Kanye West Foundation seek to improve? ANS6 music education QSN7 What campaign did the Kanye West Foundation partner with in 2007? ANS7 "Ed in '08" QSN8 In what month was the inaugural concert held for the "Ed in '08" campaign? ANS8 August