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Chaka Khan Honored At McDonald's 365Black Awards Jul 9, 2012

Entertainers, professional athletes, political figures and hundreds of citizens from across the nation packed the Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans last week for the 2012 McDonald’s 365Black Awards, an annual event honoring outstanding African-Americans who are making positive contributions to the community. More →

Blake Shelton Named As Ambassador For JCP Cares Jul 9, 2012

As jcpenney sets its sights on becoming America’s favorite store, the Company has launched jcp cares, a new charitable giving program. And singer Blake Shelton has been named as an ambassador. More →

Stephen Fry Meets Sick Teen For Make-A-Wish Foundation Jul 6, 2012

Stephen Fry, Alan Davies and the stars of British quiz show QI met with a teen living with cancer as part of a Make-A-Wish Foundation wish recently. More →

Exclusive: Jack Johnson Talks Eco-Activism, Solar Power And Charity Jul 5, 2012

Look To The Stars’ Abhishek Seth recently caught up with Jack Johnson about some of the charity initiatives the singer/songwriter is involved with to make the world a better place. More →

Mariah Carey To Be Honored At Russell Simmons' Art For Life Event Jul 5, 2012

The Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation will hold its thirteenth annual Art For Life garden party at Russell Simmons' Hampton Estate on July 28. More →

will.i.am Supports The Prince's Trust Jul 4, 2012

Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am has teamed up with The Prince's Trust to help the UK’s most disadvantaged young people get their lives on track, following a meeting with HRH The Prince of Wales, President of The Prince’s Trust. More →

Jackie Chan Visits Myanmar To Combat Child Trafficking Jul 4, 2012

Celebrated actor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Jackie Chan arrives in Myanmar this week on a three-day mission to help combat child trafficking. More →

Bill Gates Touched By Recent Trip To India Jul 3, 2012

In a trip to India at the end of May this year, philanthropist Bill Gates visited Ujariaon in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Ujariaon is but one of hundreds of slums in India where the deprivation is staggering. About 2,000 people live in this one square kilometer and are sustained through garbage picking. The visit left a lasting impression on Gates. More →

Christina Applegate Signs Washing Machine For Charity Jul 3, 2012

Benefitting Right Action for Women, the foundation established by award-winning actress and breast cancer survivor Christina Applegate, LG Electronics USA and charitybuzz.com are auctioning off unique Hollywood memorabilia from last month’s “20 Magic Minutes: A Family Celebration” event in Beverly Hills. More →

VH1 Save The Music Foundation To Celebrate Whitney Houston Jul 2, 2012

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is proud to announce a series of exciting fundraising events taking place over the next year, with limited sponsorship categories available. More →

Autographed Handbags Raise Charity Cash Jul 2, 2012

You may never have walked the red carpet or been hounded by paparazzi, but a few lucky women now carry a handbag that has. The We Promise Foundation gave women everywhere the opportunity to accessorize like a celebrity through its 3rd annual celebrity handbag auction. Beginning on June 17, 2012, the premiere auction took place in partnership with eBay’s charity auction site, allowing women to purchase a glamorous bag straight from a celebrities’ closet. More →

Steve Nash Soccer Showdown a Success Jun 29, 2012

Wednesday, in full Euro Cup fever on a perfect New York summer day, thousands of fans gathered for Steve Nash's fifth Showdown soccer match at Sara D. Roosevelt Park. More →

Jordin Sparks Visits St. Jude Children's Hospital Jun 27, 2012

Last Friday, June 22, Jordin Sparks performed her longest concert in more than a year for the patients and families at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. More →

Usher's New Look Foundation Takes Over Atlanta Jun 26, 2012

Usher's New Look Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Usher Raymond IV, hosted the third World Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia at Emory University from June 19-22, 2012. More →

Grey's Anatomy Star Kevin McKidd Releases Charity Folk Album Jun 26, 2012

All proceeds from Kevin McKidd's new album will go to the charity he has long supported. More →

Stars Imagine A World With No Math For Charity Jun 21, 2012

Imagine a world with no math. What a wacky place it would be. But that is exactly what a team who work at “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” pondered in a volunteer project for a new Save the Children video starring Michael Boatman (“Anger Management”), Julie Bowen (“Modern Family”), Simon Helberg (“The Big Bang Theory”) and John Oliver (“The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”). More →

John Cena Sets Make-A-Wish Record Jun 21, 2012

WWE Superstar John Cena set a Make-A-Wish record yesterday granting his 300th wish to Hop Bottom, Pa. native Jonathan Littman. More →

Susan Sarandon To Be Honored With Trevor Hero Award Jun 20, 2012

On Monday, June 25th, The Trevor Project will honor Academy Award winner, Susan Sarandon with the Trevor Hero Award, presented by Stanley Tucci. More →

Jason David's Corner Foundation To Offer Free Kidney Disease Pre-Screens At Event Jun 20, 2012

Swinging into its fourth year, the Jason David's Corner Foundation (JDCF) Annual Celebrity Golf Classic continues to honor the memory of Segun “Shay” Ukome Moruka, cousin of NFL Super Bowl Champion, Jason David, who tragically passed away from nephritis – kidney disease in 2007. More →

Sherlock Star Helps Young Filmmakers For Prince's Trust Jun 19, 2012

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch recently hosted The Prince’s Trust Film Showcase at Madame Tussauds in London, in his role as an Ambassador for The Prince's Trust. More →

Arsenal FC Supports Education Project In China Jun 18, 2012

Premiership League giants Arsenal FC will be supporting a new education project in China, as the club prepares for its pre-season tour of the Far East in July. More →

Usher's New Look Foundation To Host Third World Leadership Conference Jun 15, 2012

Usher's New Look Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Usher Raymond IV, will host the third annual World Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia at Emory University from June 19-22, 2012. More →

Jeff Gordon Wants To Kick Cancer Out Of Childhood Jun 15, 2012

Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation and Kick-It will be teaming up on the kickball field by challenging supporters to kick cancer out of every childhood once and for all. More →

Steve Nash Announces Charity Soccer Jun 15, 2012

Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash has announced the fifth edition of his popular charity soccer match, the Steve Nash Foundation Showdown, will return Wednesday, June 27, 2012, to New York City. More →

Petra Nemcova Named As Ambassador At Large For Haiti Jun 14, 2012

Czech supermodel Petra Nemcova, founder and chairwoman of the nonprofit organization Happy Hearts Fund (HHF), has been named ambassador at large for Haiti in recognition of her commitment to the long-term empowerment of the country. More →

Richard Hammond Supports Brain Injury Website Jun 14, 2012

Top Gear star Richard Hammond has given his backing to the launch of a new charity-funded website – BrainInjuryHub.co.uk – providing information and support to the parents of children with acquired brain injury (ABI). More →

Shaq O'Neal Awarded As Father Of The Year Jun 14, 2012

Save the Children is proud to announce that the leader of its U.S. Programs division, Mark K. Shriver, will host the 71st Annual Father of the Year Awards. More →

Hillary Clinton, Ben Affleck Heed Call To Action Jun 12, 2012

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Ben Affleck are set to speak at The Child Survival Call to Action June 14-15th in Washington, D.C. More →

Mandy Moore and Christy Turlington Burns Speak At USAID Forum Jun 12, 2012

The U.S. Agency for International Development is currently holding the inaugural USAID Frontiers in Development Forum on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, DC. More →

Lance Bass Hosts PRIDE Party With Trevor Project Jun 12, 2012

On Saturday, Lance Bass hosted CB2’s annual PRIDE Kick-off party at their West Hollywood store with The Trevor Project. More →