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The Salvation Army's Finding A Way Gala Celebrates Sarah Michelle Gellar Oct 3, 2023

A remarkable evening unfolded on September 21 as The Salvation Army Southern California proudly hosted the prestigious 2023 Finding A Way Gala. Sponsored by Payden & Rygel, the event drew an array of renowned celebrities, including the likes of retired NBA star Olden Polynice, Annalynne McCord, Erica Ash, and Tisha Campbell, all rallying behind the cause. More →

Usher's New Look Announces 2023 Disruptivator Summit: Be Your Own Super Hero Jul 18, 2023

Usher's New Look (UNL) the nation’s leading nonprofit philanthropic organization dedicated to uplifting underserved youth through the power of education and the pursuit of excellence today announced its 2023 Disruptivator Summit: Be Your Own Superhero. More →

Covenant House to Celebrate Night of Covenant House Stars Gala May 9, 2023

Covenant House, the largest charity in the Americas helping youth facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking, will hold its annual Night of Covenant House Stars Gala on Monday, May 22 at 6 p.m. at the Javits Center Rooftop Pavilion and Terrace in New York City. More →

The Bacon Brothers Team Up With Boys & Girls Clubs in National Lyrics-Writing Contest Mar 28, 2023

Inspired by the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, Boys & Girls Club teens will have the unique opportunity to express their dreams in lyrics or poetry form in a national lyrics-writing contest called “Voice Your Dreams Project.” More →

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Hosts Star-Studded Annual "National Youth of the Year" Celebration Oct 20, 2022

Thursday night at the Beverly Hills Hilton, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the nation’s leading youth non-profit organization, named Asha H-R. its 2022-2023 National Youth of the Year in a star-studded 75th anniversary celebration ceremony, sponsored by Toyota, Kohl’s and Mondelēz International. More →

Emeril Lagasse Foundation Announces Partnership With Chef Aarón Sánchez Jul 22, 2022

The Emeril Lagasse Foundation announces it has formed a partnership with renowned Chef Aarón Sánchez to create the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund. More →

Emeril Lagasse Foundation Breaks Records For Children's Charities Nov 16, 2021

The Emeril Lagasse Foundation celebrated its 19th annual fundraising weekend on November 5th and 6th in New Orleans, raising a Foundation record $3.75 million to support its mission to create opportunities to inspire, mentor, and enable youth to reach their full potential through culinary, nutrition, and arts education, with a focus on life skills development. More →

Michael Phelps Foundation and Nemours Children's Health Provide Mental Health Program for Kids During COVID-19 Oct 18, 2021

During the coronavirus pandemic, the Michael Phelps Foundation and Nemours Children’s Health collaborated to provide their mental health program – IM Healthy – to 174 Boys & Girls Clubs of America across the United States and reached more than 50,000 children. More →

Steven Tyler's Janie's Fund Launches Limited-Edition Upcycled Designer T-Shirt Aug 19, 2021

Steven Tyler’s Janie’s Fund is partnering with apparel company CITIZEN-T and visual artist Brian Fox to launch a limited-edition, upcycled T-shirt autographed by Steven Tyler. More →

Buzz Aldrin Makes Significant Donation to The Salvation Army Mar 3, 2021

The Salvation Army has received a $45,000 donation from Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI Lunar Module Pilot, USAF Colonel and Moonwalker, in support of the organization’s ongoing relief efforts to serve vulnerable Americans, particularly those impacted by COVID-19. More →

Newman's Own Foundation Pledges $1 Million to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Feb 22, 2021

Newman's Own Foundation has committed $1 million to the rebuilding of The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp following a significant fire on February 12 that destroyed a number of buildings on the Ashford, Connecticut, site. More →

Ed Harris, Clancy Brown and More Fight Racism Through TEARS: The Event Against Racism & Stereotyping Aug 17, 2020

The Man/Kind Project, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to fight racism and intolerance by uniting cultures through awareness and empathy, is set to present TEARS: THE EVENT AGAINST RACISM & STEREOTYPING, a Global Online Event unifying our voices in the spirit of empathy, tolerance and understanding. More →

Rachael Ray's Yum-o! To Launch Star-Studded Virtual Summer Cooking Camp Jul 24, 2020

Television host and philanthropist Rachael Ray announced today the launch of Rachael Ray’s Yum-o! Cooking Camp delivered by Shipt powered by the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City and South Beach Wine & Food Festivals presented by Capital One. More →

Stars To Join Online Concert for Covenant House on May 18th May 15, 2020

Hollywood stars and Broadway veterans are teaming up on May 18th to celebrate Covenant House, the international charity providing housing, food and healthcare to children and youth facing homelessness. More →

Barack Obama to Deliver Commencement Message for #GraduateTogether May 13, 2020

Former President Barack Obama will deliver a commencement message for America’s three million high school seniors during a televised, one-hour multimedia event, Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020. More →

Stars To Take Part In Graduate Together: America Honors The High School Class Of 2020 May 5, 2020

XQ Institute, The LeBron James Family Foundation, and The Entertainment Industry Foundation announced today that they are joining together to pay tribute to the Class of 2020 in a one-hour multimedia special event, Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020, on Saturday, May 16 (8 PM ET/PT, 7 PM CT). More →

Eve and The Chainsmokers Join Youth Emerging Stronger for Virtual Gala May 5, 2020

The Krim Group's first “virtual gala”, YES at Home, has been hailed as a huge success. The online event took place on April 26th, with celebrities and supporters joining in from around the world. More →

Rihanna, Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z Co-Fund Over $6 Million In COVID-19 Grants Apr 16, 2020

The Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF), Twitter & Square CEO Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall and Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation (SCF) today announced additional joint grants dedicated to supporting COVID-19 rapid response efforts in the United States and across the globe. More →

Prince Charles Attends Prince's Trust Awards 2020 Mar 17, 2020

The annual Prince’s Trust Awards were held at the London Palladium last week and honoured remarkable young people from across the UK. More →

Newman's Own Foundation Supports Leadership Development Mar 16, 2020

Newman's Own Foundation, founded by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, announced grants supporting internal professional and leadership development for nutrition-focused nonprofits. More →

Your Chance To Attend The NO TIME TO DIE Premiere And Meet Naomie Harris Feb 27, 2020

Here’s your chance to go the world premiere of the new James Bond film No Time To Die in London, and meet star Naomie Harris. More →

The Duchess of Cambridge's Message to Mark Place2Be Children’s Mental Health Week Feb 5, 2020

Earlier this week, the Duchess of Cambridge released a special message to mark the Place2Be Children’s Mental Health Week 2020. More →

Steven Tyler Celebrates Third Annual Star-Studded GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party Jan 28, 2020

Iconic music legend and humanitarian Steven Tyler celebrated his third annual GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party to benefit Janie's Fund with more than 500 friends and supporters at Raleigh Studios Hollywood. More →

Steven Tyler To Present His Third Annual GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party to Benefit Janie's Fund Jan 23, 2020

On Sunday, Jan 26, iconic music legend and humanitarian Steven Tyler will present his third GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party to benefit Janie's Fund, presented by Live Nation, at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood. More →

Pitbull to Perform at Steven Tyler’s GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party Benefiting Janie's Fund Jan 15, 2020

Iconic music legend and humanitarian Steven Tyler announced that the GRAMMY winning independent global superstar, education advocate and entrepreneur Pitbull will perform at Tyler’s third annual Janie's Fund GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party presented by Live Nation, on Sunday, Jan. 26 at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood. More →

Stars Announced For Aerosmith's MusiCares Person Of The Year Show Jan 14, 2020

Aerosmith will be honoured as MusiCares Person of the Year at a star-studded show in Los Angeles on January 24. More →

Celebrities Getting into the Spirit with #GivingTuesday Dec 3, 2019

It’s Giving Tuesday, and people everywhere are giving back to their communities and the wider world. More →

Common Gives Back to Hometown with Burlington Coat Drive Nov 18, 2019

Oscar winning actor, artist and activist Common, Burlington Stores and the national non-profit organization Delivering Good, have joined together to keep neighbors warm through the Burlington Coat Drive. More →

Musicians Support Toys For Tots Through Swagton's ‘Giving Is Swag’ Holiday Charity Drive Nov 18, 2019

SWAGTRON®, the leader in affordable light electric vehicles including electric scooters and e-bikes, announces today it is partnering with Toys for Tots and an extensive roster of celebrities including musicians and athletes for the first annual Giving Is Swag™ holiday charity drive and giveaway. More →

Zac Brown Band Performs at Camp Southern Ground's 8th Annual Night of Candles Benefit Concert Nov 13, 2019

On Saturday, Nov. 2, the multi-platinum GRAMMY award-winning Zac Brown Band took the stage at The Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, Georgia for the eight annual Night of Candles benefit show, raising over $1 million for Camp Southern Ground. More →