Page 14 of 45 for At-Risk/Disadvantaged Youths Celebrity News

EverFi and Pharrell Williams Partner On Community Education Initiative Jun 10, 2014

EverFi, Inc., the leading critical skills education company, has announced a new partnership with From One Hand To AnOTHER, an educational non-profit founded by internationally renowned musician and producer Pharrell Williams. More →

The Duke Of Cambridge And David Beckham Launch The #WhoseSideAreYouOnCampaign Jun 9, 2014

The Duke of Cambridge and David Beckham warned of the “devastating” effects of poaching as they launched a new campaign using the power of sport to combat illegal trade in wildlife products. More →

Black Eyed Peas Star Helps Fight Blindness In Filipino Babies Jun 9, 2014

During a press conference at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) last week, Black Eyed Peas star apl.de.ap announced that his charity, Apl.de.ap Foundation International (ADAFI), will partner with distinguished pediatric eye surgeon, Thomas Lee, MD, and his team of experts in the renowned Vision Center at Children’s Hospital in support of the “Campaign for Filipino Children.” More →

Flo Rida Gets Schooled In Miami Jun 6, 2014

Hip hop artist and South Florida native Flo Rida was the celebrity principal for the day at Miami Edison Middle School to celebrate its victory in the Get Schooled Diplomas Now Attendance Challenge earlier this week. More →

Prince William Visits Charity Initiatives In East Yorkshire Jun 5, 2014

Prince William was in East Yorkshire this week for a number of charity visits. More →

Online Sale of Props From Disney's Maleficent to Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America May 30, 2014

One Kings Lane, a leading online destination for the home, will sell 150 props from the set of Disney’s live-action epic Maleficent and all the proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. More →

M. Night Shyamalan To Talk Education At National Press Club May 27, 2014

Hollywood filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan will speak about his off-screen campaign to close America’s education achievement gap at a National Press Club Speakers Luncheon on June 11. More →

Melissa Peterman To Host Unusual Suspects Theatre Company Gala May 23, 2014

The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company (US), an award-winning non-profit that provides transformational theatre-arts programs and mentorship to underserved Los Angeles County youth and families, has announced that Melissa Peterman (ABC’s “Baby Daddy”) is hosting its 6th Annual Gala, “Change. Together.” on May 29th, 2014 at the historic Cicada Restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles. More →

Glee's Naya Rivera Celebrates Student Success May 21, 2014

Glee star Naya Rivera visited Collins Family High School with E! host Terrence J to recognize student success with the Get Schooled Foundation in Los Angeles on Tuesday. More →

Usher's New Look Introduces Music Industry Leadership 101 May 21, 2014

Usher's New Look Foundation, the non-profit organization founded by Usher Raymond IV developing global youth leaders through access, awareness and empowerment, launched a cutting edge, digital education course for high school students, entitled Music Industry Leadership 101. More →

Country Music Super Star Martina McBride Helping Kids In Guatemala May 20, 2014

Grammy nominated country music singer/songwriter and four time Country Music Association Female Vocalist Of The Year, Martina McBride, and her charitable organization, Team Martina, have launched a campaign to help a Guatemalan orphanage get music instruments. More →

A Magical Night Of Hope For Covenant House May 19, 2014

Actresses Mircea Monroe and Joelle Carter lent their star power as presenters at the annual “A Magical Night of Hope” Gala at the Skirball Cultural Center in Brentwood, CA on May 8 to benefit the Covenant House California (CHC). More →

Superman Hall Of Heroes Honors Those Who Make A Difference May 15, 2014

In a ceremony in New York’s Times Square yesterday, Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and DC Entertainment officially announced the launch of Superman Hall of Heroes, an online gift-giving portal that empowers consumers to honor their personal heroes – those who have made a positive impact on their lives or the lives of others. More →

Jennifer Lopez Returns to the Bronx for State Farm Neighborhood Sessions May 15, 2014

This summer, State Farm launches State Farm Neighborhood Sessions with the Bronx’s own Jennifer Lopez, A.K.A. Jenny from the Block, who will perform for the first time ever in her hometown borough. More →

Steve Nash Announces Seventh Charity Soccer Showdown May 14, 2014

Today two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash announced the seventh edition of his popular charity soccer match, the Steve Nash Foundation Showdown, to return on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, in New York City. More →

City Hearts 5th Annual Shakespeare Challenge Set To Be A Star-Studded Affair May 9, 2014

The stars will be out for this year’s 5th annual Shakespear Challenge. More →

Joss Stone Entertains Guests At Prince Harry's Charity Party May 8, 2014

Prince Harry has spoken movingly about how the lives of Aids orphans have been transformed by his charity, as he celebrated its achievements. More →

Sharon Stone's Planet Hope Helps Girls Become Prom Princesses May 7, 2014

Every young student across the nation deserves a chance to feel like a prince or princess on their prom night – regardless of their financial situation. More →

Prince Harry Visits Tedworth House For Invictus Games Trials May 6, 2014

Wounded servicemen and women competed in front of Prince Harry last week to mark the beginning of a selection process for his Paralympic-style championships. More →

Unusual Suspects Theatre Company To Host Star-Studded Annual Gala Apr 18, 2014

The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company (US), an award-winning non-profit that provides transformational theatre-arts programs and mentorship to underserved Los Angeles County youth and families, is hosting its 6th Annual Gala, “Change. Together.” on May 29th, 2014 at the historic Cicada Restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles. More →

NFL Star Adrian Peterson Wants To Make You Laugh Apr 17, 2014

NFL Star Adrian Peterson announced today that he’s intent on making you laugh as part of his 2014 U.S. Comedy Tour. More →

Joss Stone Visits Prince Harry's Charity In Lesotho Apr 15, 2014

Joss Stone recently visited the African nation of Lesotho as part of her Total World Tour, and took time out to see the work of Prince Harry's Sentebale charity. More →

Dr Who And Hobbit Star Sylvester McCoy Supports Barnardo's Appeal Apr 14, 2014

Dr Who and The Hobbit Actor, Sylvester McCoy, has taken time out of his busy schedule to support the launch of Barnardo's Great Winter Stock Appeal. More →

Peaches Geldof - A Life Spent Giving Apr 7, 2014

Whether she was attending a charity event to raise awareness of those in need, donating her clothes and time to charity auctions or supporting initiatives aimed at making a positive impact on the world, Peaches Geldof was at the forefront of philanthropy in the UK, one of the young stars who genuinely wanted to use their fame to make a difference. More →

Beyonce's BeyGOOD Campaign Raises £85,000 For Prince's Trust Apr 7, 2014

Beyoncé's global campaign #BeyGOOD has raised more than £85,000 for The Prince's Trust to help change the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK. More →

Game Of Thrones Star To Run London Marathon For Charity Apr 3, 2014

Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer will be running the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 13 to raise money for Barnardo's. More →

Inaugural Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs To Benefit Local Youth Charities Apr 2, 2014

The Tiger Woods Foundation has announced the Tiger Woods Charity Playoffs, a yearlong amateur golf series to begin in 2014. The event combines competition with fundraising and helps build awareness for the Tiger Woods Foundation and local youth charities. More →

Benedict Cumberbatch Hosts Laureus World Sports Awards In Malaysia Mar 27, 2014

Three of the most exciting young sports stars of their generation, who have proved world-beaters despite their age, have been honoured at the 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards – hosted by Benedict Cumberbatch – in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. More →

Prince's Trust Red Dinner Raises £90,000 Mar 19, 2014

The sold-out Prince's Trust Red Dinner raised more than £90,000 to support unemployed young people in the South West. More →

Stars Swing For A Cause At 2014 Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Mar 18, 2014

Hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino, the 13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) returns to Las Vegas’ Shadow Creek April 3 – 6 featuring celebrity favorites plus first-time attendees including actors Ray Romano, Luke Wilson and Jesse Metcalfe, GRAMMY Award-winning R&B trio Boyz II Men and Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson. More →