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The International Rescue Committee Celebrates Third Annual Summer Party‏ Jul 26, 2013

The International Rescue Committee's young professional group, GenR, hosted their 3rd annual summer party this week at David Burke Garden at The James Hotel. The event raised funds for global and local humanitarian aid programs. More →

One Born Every Minute Stars Visit Liberia With Save The Children Jul 26, 2013

When the midwives and stars of Channel 4’s ‘One Born Every Minute’ series visited Liberia with Save the Children they were shocked to discover that young mums in Liberia face a 1 in 24 chance of dying during pregnancy or childbirth when a simple trip to a clinic could save their lives. Yet many mums-to-be have to walk for up to 8 hours to get to their nearest clinic, and the journey can be treacherous. More →

NBA Star Stephen Curry To Travel To Tanzania To Fight Malaria Jul 24, 2013

In a few weeks, NBA star Stephen Curry will travel to Tanzania to support the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign in its global fight against malaria. More →

The Hills' Jason Wahler To Hand Out Shoes To Those In Need Jul 23, 2013

Soles4Souls and The Los Angeles Mission will distribute footwear to local residents in need during Barefoot Week. More →

Usher Hosts 2013 President's Circle Awards Luncheon Jul 23, 2013

Usher Raymond IV and Usher's New Look Foundation last week recognized and honored four individuals at the 2013 President’s Circle Awards Luncheon. More →

NFL Star Testifies On The Impacts Of Mining In African Communities Jul 22, 2013

In a testimony to the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations last week, San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver (formerly of the Baltimore Ravens) and Oxfam America Ambassador Anquan Boldin called on members of Congress to take action to ensure that mining companies operating in West Africa respect human rights. More →

Jane Lynch And Giada De Laurentiis To Be Honored By Project Angel Food Jul 19, 2013

On August 10th, 2013, Project Angel Food will honor award-winning actress Jane Lynch and acclaimed celebrity chef and television personality Giada De Laurentiis at its annual Angel Awards in Hollywood. More →

Get The Celebrity Look And Help Charity Jul 18, 2013

European fashion sensation Olcay Gulsen is raising money for Doctors Without Borders by teaming with Closets For Causes to auction off some of her signature looks. More →

Arsenal Donates To Save The Children Project In Indonesia Jul 16, 2013

Arsenal has committed to fund a £300,000 new project in Indonesia for Save the Children. More →

Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys And John Mayer To Rock The Global Citizen Festival Jul 15, 2013

The Global Poverty Project, in proud partnership with the Cotton On Foundation, announced the 2013 Global Citizen Festival – a free ticketed concert on the Great Lawn of New York’s iconic Central Park – will take place on September 28, 2013 with Stevie Wonder, Kings Of Leon, Alicia Keys, and John Mayer. More →

Damon Albarn And Flea Donate Track To Oxfam's Syria Crisis Appeal Jul 8, 2013

Independent Label Market is delighted to announce that for this year’s London market it will be partnering up with The Vinyl Factory to produce 10 super exclusive vinyl releases. This auction, in conjunction with Oxfam, is a chance to win a complete set of all 10 exclusive records. All proceeds will go to Oxfam’s Syria Crisis Appeal. More →

Urgency Network Launches With Fan Experiences From Paul McCartney And Richard Branson Jul 3, 2013

Paul McCartney, Richard Branson, and Linkin Park are offering ultimate fan experiences to launch new fundraising and awareness platform THE URGENCY NETWORK. More →

Usher's New Look To Host President's Circle Awards Luncheon Jun 28, 2013

Usher's New Look, the non-profit organization founded by Usher Raymond IV committed to building future leaders, will host the President’s Circle Awards Luncheon on July 17, 2013 at the St. Regis, Atlanta. More →

Chelsea Clinton Blogs On Trip To Southeast Asia Jun 26, 2013

Last month, Chelsea Clinton visited Southeast Asia, where she delivered clean water as part of Procter & Gamble’s CGI commitment in Myanmar, attended the Women Deliver conference in Kuala Lumpur, and ended her trip in Cambodia where she saw how the Clinton Health Access Initiative is working to create an AIDS-free generation. More →

Primal Scream And Editors Help Oxfam Raise Awareness For Syrian Crisis Jun 24, 2013

Primal Scream, The xx, Editors, Bombay Bicycle Club and more have shared their ultimate playlists with Oxfam to help raise awareness of the massive humanitarian crisis currently affecting Syrian people. More →

Macy's And Got Your 6 Announce Huge Fundraising Results For Veterans‏ Jun 11, 2013

National veteran campaign Got Your 6 and leading national retailer Macy’s have announced early fundraising results from Macy’s “American Icons” campaign. More →

David Walliams Wants British Prime Minister To Tackle Hunger Jun 7, 2013

IF campaign supporter David Walliams joined 100 school children yesterday to meet Prime Minister David Cameron and call for action to tackle global hunger. More →

Meet Linkin Park, Nas Or Sting By Donating $10 To Charity May 30, 2013

As the opportunities for celebrities to collaborate with charities multiply, many are turning to Omaze.com to house their charitable campaigns. More →

Jackie Chan Helps Earthquake Victims In Ya'an May 30, 2013

Jackie Chan has been busy helping the people of Ya’an in China, an area devastated by an earthquake last month. More →

Bill Clinton To Be Honored At Father Of The Year Awards May 29, 2013

The National Father’s Day Council has announced that Mark K. Shriver, Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Save the Children, will host the 72nd Annual Father of the Year Awards. More →

Natalia Vodianova Hosts Charity Event In Cannes May 29, 2013

The roof was well and truly raised at the Plage Royale private members’ club in Cannes this week, when over 300 guests joined three powerful and philanthropic women — Supermodel Natalia Vodianova, Caroline Baron and Daphna Ziman – at the inaugural Beach Ball Gala in support of Naked Heart Foundation and FilmAid International. More →

Best-Loved Children's Authors Tackle Child Hunger May 28, 2013

More than 25 of world’s best-loved children’s authors and illustrators have called on G8 leaders to step up their efforts to tackle hunger around the world. More →

Trace Adkins Honored With Red Cross Crystal Cross May 27, 2013

The American Red Cross honored award-winning country music star and Red Cross spokesman Trace Adkins last week with the Crystal Cross for his support of the humanitarian organization. More →

Melissa Rivers and Taryn Manning Launch Animal Tornado Relief May 24, 2013

Executive and philanthropist Arthur E. Benjamin has announced the national launch of celebrity social media campaign with Melissa Rivers and actress Taryn Manning to raise much needed funds for animal rescue efforts and disaster relief in Moore, OK. More →

Trace Adkins Wins All-Star Celebrity Apprentice May 21, 2013

Sunday night, May 19, Trace Adkins, award-winning country music star and American Red Cross spokesman, took home the title of All-Star Celebrity Apprentice after winning on Donald Trump's season finale to benefit the Red Cross. More →

Red Cross Cheers On Trace Adkins In Celebrity Apprentice Finale May 16, 2013

Trace Adkins, award-winning country music star, will compete on behalf of the American Red Cross during Donald Trump's “All Star Celebrity Apprentice” season finale on NBC this coming Sunday night. More →

Rachel Zoe Named As Save The Children Artist Ambassador May 13, 2013

Stylist and designer Rachel Zoe has joined Save the Children as Artist Ambassador. More →

Meet Sting Backstage And Help Charity May 10, 2013

Legendary rock musician Sting and Omaze.com have partnered together to offer one lucky fan the summer concert of a lifetime. More →

Save The Children CEO Speaks At Mom+Social Conference May 9, 2013

Save the Children's president and CEO, Carolyn Miles, delivered the keynote address yesterday at the first annual Mom+Social conference, where she presented the findings of the agency’s 2013 State of the World’s Mothers report. More →

Joan Osborne Combines The Creative Forces Of Technology And Music To Honor Mothers May 9, 2013

Magisto has teamed up with multi-platinum selling recording artist and seven-time Grammy nominee Joan Osborne to celebrate Mother’s Day with a new form of music discovery that brings together powerful user-generated video production technology and musical artistry. More →