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Habitat For Humanity And The Scott Brothers Celebrate Culmination Of 2018 Home Is The Key Campaign Apr 27, 2018

Habitat For Humanity is celebrating the closing of its second annual Home is the Key campaign with a special key dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting with two families in Nashville. More →

Chelsea Clinton And Jessica Simpson To Be Honored At Outstanding Mother Awards Apr 11, 2018

The National Mother’s Day Committee announced today that it will honor four exceptional women at the 40th Annual Outstanding Mother Awards. More →

Drew and Jonathan Scott Join Habitat For Humanity To Kick Off Home Is The Key Campaign Apr 6, 2018

Drew and Jonathan Scott are raising the walls on two new Nashville homes as part of the start to Habitat For Humanity's second annual nationwide Home is the Key campaign. The campaign, which runs the month of April, convenes sponsors, celebrities and community leaders to drive support for the critical need of affordable housing across the United States. More →

Habitat for Humanity And The Scott Brothers Launch Home Is The Key Mar 28, 2018

Studies show a home improves health and school performance for children, reduces crime and increases potential for higher lifetime wealth. However, one in four households in the U.S. spends more than 30 percent of income on housing and may struggle to afford basic necessities, such as food and clothing. Homes are the foundation for our futures, yet adequate housing is not accessible for many. More →

Entertainment Industry Foundation Joins Forces With Linkin Park To Raise Funds and Awareness Around Natural Disasters Mar 26, 2018

The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) is thrilled to announce the addition of Music for Relief, a global humanitarian assistance fund, to its philanthropic portfolio. More →

George Clooney Urges New Approach to Peacemaking in Africa Mar 14, 2018

In a new op-ed in Foreign Affairs, The Sentry co-founders George Clooney and John Prendergast highlight the fatal flaw in peacemaking in Africa. More →

The Salvation Army's 127th Red Kettle Campaign Raises $144.5 Million Mar 13, 2018

The Salvation Army's iconic Red Kettle Campaign collected $144.5 million in 2017 thanks to the support of donors and corporate partners. More →

Trace Adkins is Jammin' to Beat the Blues to Benefit Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee Feb 26, 2018

In recent years, country icon Trace Adkins has made it his mission through his music to give back to those who need it most. More →

National Basketball Wives Association Celebrates Women's Empowerment Feb 21, 2018

Last Saturday saw The National Basketball Wives Association (NBWA) gather at the Women’s Empowerment Summit Luncheon, alongside the other activities of the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend. More →

Cristiano Ronaldo Shares Unifying Message to Urge World to Help Rohingya Refugee Children Feb 16, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo is supporting Save the Children's Rohingya humanitarian response by urging people to help refugee children who have fled the violence in Myanmar’s northern Rakhine State and are now living in camps and makeshift settlements in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. More →

Andrew Lincoln to Narrate J.K. Rowling’s Essential Companion to Harry Potter Stories, Quidditch Through The Ages Feb 2, 2018

Audible Inc., the world’s largest seller and producer of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment, today announced that the Hogwarts library book Quidditch Through the Ages, written by JK Rowling as Kennilworthy Whisp and narrated by acclaimed actor Andrew Lincoln, is available for the first time as a digital audiobook. More →

Dr. Jill Biden Responds To Attack On Save The Children Office In Afghanistan Jan 26, 2018

In response to this week’s attack on Save the Children's office in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, Dr. Jill Biden, Save the Children U.S. Board Chair, on behalf of its Board of Directors today issued the following statement: More →

Anish Kapoor Pledges $1m Genesis Prize To Refugee Causes Jan 22, 2018

The Genesis Prize Foundation (GPF) and 2017 Genesis Prize Laureate and world-renowned artist and human rights activist Anish Kapoor today announced grants to five prominent NGOs engaged in alleviating the global refugee crisis. More →

Win The Chance To Build A Habitat For Humanity Home With The Scott Brothers Jan 19, 2018

Here’s the chance for two lucky individuals to win the chance to build a Habitat For Humanity home with world-renowned construction and real estate experts Jonathan and Drew Scott in Nashville, Tennessee. More →

Chris Cornell's Family Creates Video PSA To Keep The Promise Jan 17, 2018

Chris Cornell's family has released a new PSA video vowing to continue raising awareness for the human rights causes their father was dedicated to set to the backdrop of his current Best Rock Performance GRAMMY-nominated song, “The Promise.” More →

WWE Supports 12 Charities With New Facebook Watch Show Jan 16, 2018

WWE today unveiled the 12 charitable organizations paired up with WWE Superstars competing in Mixed Match Challenge, a single-elimination mixed tag-team tournament, where the winning team will receive $100,000 to support their charity of choice. More →

New Scholarship Endowment At UCLA Law Will Honor Soundgarden Leader Chris Cornell Jan 8, 2018

A coalition led by Vicky Cornell, the wife of the late Soundgarden front man Chris Cornell, has created an endowed fund of more than $1 million to support student scholarships at UCLA School of Law. More →

More Children's Dreams Come True Thanks To BVLGARI Social Media Campaign Dec 19, 2017

After the overwhelming success of Bulgari’s #SeeMyWish social media campaign which quickly reached its $250,000 goal, Bulgari decided to double its charity donation to $500,000 for Save the Children. More →

Reba McEntire To Receive 2018 Horatio Alger Award Dec 13, 2017

Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that multi-media entertainer and entrepreneur Reba McEntire has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. More →

Petra Nemcova Honored At BOVET Gala Dec 7, 2017

Petra Nemcova was honoured by BOVET and Artists for Peace and Justice at the Brilliant is Beautiful Gala in London on Friday, December 1st 2017. More →

Arsenal Supports Save The Children's Christmas Jumper Day Nov 30, 2017

In Arsenal’s latest training session at the club’s London Colney training centre, exclusive footage shows Arsène Wenger talking through new tactics for the festive season – and it’s all for Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day! More →

eBay Partners With Feeding America To Celebrate #GivingTuesday And Fight Hunger Nov 23, 2017

Imagine the power of millions of people coming together to impact the world for good this holiday season. As part of its Giving Tuesday campaign, and ongoing commitment to make a meaningful difference through commerce, eBay today announced its fourth annual #GivingTuesday campaign, supporting Feeding America in its fight to end hunger. More →

Jonathan And Drew Scott Named Habitat Humanitarians Nov 23, 2017

Entrepreneurs, TV personalities, best-selling authors and world-renowned construction and real estate experts Jonathan and Drew Scott have been selected as Habitat Humanitarians in recognition and furtherance of their dedication to Habitat For Humanity's vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. More →

Thomas Rhett To Kick Off 127th Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Nov 17, 2017

Academy of Country Music’s Male Vocalist of the Year Thomas Rhett will perform LIVE at AT&T Stadium during the nationally televised halftime of the Dallas Cowboys game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thanksgiving Day, kicking off The Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Campaign. More →

Daddy Yankee Distributes Shelter Repair Kits In Puerto Rico Nov 10, 2017

Puerto Rico native, rapper, producer and “Despacito” singer Daddy Yankee joined volunteers in Caguas this week to distribute shelter repair kits to families. More →

Harlem Globetrotters Set To Entertain Troops On 2017 Holiday Military Tour Nov 10, 2017

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters are once again bringing some good cheer to U.S. troops based overseas, marking the 75th anniversary of the Ambassadors of Goodwill performing for U.S. military members all over the world. More →

Bret Michaels To Release Holiday Classic Jingle Bells Nov 10, 2017

Award-winning singer songwriter Bret Michaels has recorded and produced a contemporary version of the timeless holiday classic “Jingle Bells.” More →

Pathway To Paris Celebrates Successful Carnegie Hall Concert For Climate Action Nov 8, 2017

Pathway to Paris gave voice to the urgent issue of climate change on Sunday night at Carnegie Hall, celebrating the launch of its 1,000 Cities initiative and the organization’s three years of environmental advocacy. More →

Michael Bloomberg Honored At Star-Studded International Rescue Committee Dinner Nov 7, 2017

On November 2, The International Rescue Committee held its annual Rescue Dinner at the New York Hilton Midtown honoring Michael Bloomberg and actress Liv Ullmann for their contributions in support of refugees and their tireless work to uphold liberty, individual freedom and dignity. More →

Bob Weir Appointed UN Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador Nov 7, 2017

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) last month appointed legendary musician and founding member of the Grateful Dead and Dead & Company Bob Weir as its newest Goodwill Ambassador. More →