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==The Better Life Foundation==
{{Distinguish|The Foundation for a Better Life}}
[[File:betterlife.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8|The Better Life Foundation logo]]

3 Doors Down started The Better Life Foundation (TBLF) in 2003, with a goal in mind to give as many children as possible a better life. Since its inception TBLF has supported numerous charities across the US, including the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, and the Habitat for Humanity,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/rock-related-charities/ |title=10 Great Rock-Related Charities To Support |website=Loudwire.com |date=December 9, 2013 |access-date=January 12, 2016}}</ref> as well as providing aid and assistance to the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi during [[Hurricane Katrina]].  In 2006, Brad Arnold stated that approximately $900,000 had been raised.<ref>Waddel, R. (November 11, 2006). UpFront on the road: after the storm – 3 Doors Down members help revive the gulf concert scene. Billboard. Volume 118, Issue 47.</ref>

When the Mississippi town of [[Waveland, Mississippi|Waveland]] took an especially hard hit from Hurricane Katrina, the charity was able to purchase three police cars and a fire truck to help with rescue efforts. Also, in connection with Wal-Mart, they were able to supply the town with three semi-trucks full of rescue supplies. There was also extensive support from TBLF in providing funding for rebuilding efforts in the town.

3 Doors Down and The Better Life Foundation host a yearly show to raise money for the charity. Beginning in 2010, the show is performed at Horseshoe Hotel and Casino, in Tunica, Mississippi.  Prior to 2010, the show was performed at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. In addition to a concert from 3 Doors Down and friends, there is also an auction, which includes numerous items from musical friends, sports icons, and other various supporters of the band and the charity. There is an average of 60 items auctioned off yearly, and proceeds are given to TBLF. As of 2016, The Better Life Foundation annual benefit concert has been held at [[Harrah's Cherokee|Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort]] in [[Qualla Boundary|Cherokee, North Carolina.]]

Past performers at the show include [[Lynyrd Skynyrd]], [[Shinedown]], [[Alter Bridge]], [[Staind]], [[Hinder]], [[Switchfoot]], [[Tracy Lawrence]], [[Sara Evans]], and others. Past auction items include a [[Paul Stanley]] guitar played on the [[Kiss (band)|KISS]] Farewell Tour, a total of four Roger Bourget motorcycles, access to the [[Dale Jr.]] racing suite, NASCAR artwork by Brad Daley, numerous signed guitars, and sports memorabilia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.3doorsdown.com/profiles/blogs/the-better-life-foundation-7th |title=The Better Life Foundation |date=August 23, 2010 |access-date=March 31, 2011 |archive-date=November 6, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101106030101/http://www.3doorsdown.com/profiles/blogs/the-better-life-foundation-7th |url-status=dead}}</ref>