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Bill Clinton To Speak At Clinton Health Matters Initiative’s Northeast Florida Progress Update Nov 17, 2015

On Friday, November 20, President Bill Clinton will provide keynote remarks during the Northeast Florida Blueprint for Action progress update of the Clinton Health Matters Initiative (CHMI), an initiative of the Clinton Foundation. More →

Get A Free Gift When You Support The Clinton Foundation Nov 12, 2015

Bill Clinton is currently visiting Latin America with the Clinton Foundation, and has announced a new fundraising initiative that will give new monthly donors a special gift. More →

Bill Clinton To Visit Latin America This Week Nov 9, 2015

Beginning Monday, November 9 through Wednesday, November 11, President Bill Clinton will visit the work of the Clinton Foundation and Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) commitments in Latin America. More →

Chelsea Clinton To Host A Discussion On Ways To Advance Women’s Leadership In The Technology Sector Oct 27, 2015

On Thursday, October 29, Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton and SELF Editor-in-Chief Joyce Chang will host “What Works for Women Leaders in Technology,” a panel discussion with leaders in technology to discuss where the tech sector can improve opportunities for women and highlight successes that can be replicated. More →

Barbra Streisand To Young Women: Heart Disease Is Not An "Old Man's Problem" Oct 7, 2015

Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, the 19th U.S. Surgeon General, today urged Cal State LA students to take action against cardiovascular disease (CVD), which claims nearly 400,000 women’s lives each year, making it the number one killer of women. More →

Bill Clinton Dedicates Anne Frank Tree Installation Oct 5, 2015

Last week, President Bill Clinton joined nearly 1,000 guests who gathered on the grounds of the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, to celebrate the opening of the Center’s newest permanent installation, The Anne Frank Tree. More →

123 New Commitments To Action Made At Clinton Global Initiative Oct 1, 2015

President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton concluded the Clinton Global Initiative's (CGI) 10th anniversary by announcing new Commitments to Action and looking ahead to CGI’s priorities over the next decade including empowering girls and women, advancing educational and extracurricular activities for youth, alleviating poverty, and supporting technology access and use. More →

Farm Aid 30 Rocks Chicago Sep 21, 2015

The message from Farm Aid 30 rang clear at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago on Sept. 19: Every action each one of us takes makes a difference for family farmers. More →

Alliance for a Healthier Generation Announces 2015 Leaders Summit Program Sep 15, 2015

At its upcoming 2015 Leaders Summit, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation will celebrate its 10-year anniversary and recognize schools, industry leaders, corporate partners and out-of-school time programs that continue to make strides for childhood health. More →

Charlize Theron And Sienna Miller Join 2015 Social Good Summit Sep 8, 2015

Charlize Theron and Sienna Miller have been added to the lineup of speakers for the 2015 Social Good Summit. More →

Bill And Chelsea Clinton To Host 11th Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting Aug 31, 2015

President Bill Clinton and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton will host the 11th Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting on September 26-29 in New York City. More →

Celebrities Support National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Aug 20, 2015

To spread the word about the lack of physical activity across the country and inspire Americans to get moving, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation (the Alliance) is launching #Commit2Ten, a social media campaign challenging the nation to add 10 more minutes of physical activity to its daily routine during the month of September. More →

Join Jon Bon Jovi In Wishing Bill Clinton A Happy Birthday Aug 14, 2015

Jon Bon Jovi wants you to join him in wishing Bill Clinton a happy birthday. More →

More Artists Added To Farm Aid 30 Aug 14, 2015

Farm Aid today announced that Jamey Johnson, as well as Ian Mellencamp, will join the lineup for its annual concert for a cause, which will take place in Chicago at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Sept. 19. More →

Chelsea Clinton Concludes Visit To Haiti Jul 31, 2015

Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton and President Donna Shalala concluded a trip to visit Foundation efforts that are supporting the development and growth of the Haitian agriculture, health, and business sectors, as well as women’s entrepreneurship. More →

Farm Aid Comes To Chicago In September Jul 29, 2015

Farm Aid today announced that it will host its 30th anniversary music and food festival at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in downtown Chicago on Sept. 19. More →

Chelsea Clinton To Visit Clinton Foundation Projects In Haiti Jul 22, 2015

On Tuesday, July 28, and Wednesday, July 29, Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton and Clinton Foundation President Donna Shalala will lead a group of philanthropists, business leaders, and Clinton Foundation supporters to visit Foundation efforts that are supporting the development and growth of the Haitian agriculture, health, entrepreneurship, and business sectors. More →

Richard Curtis And Adrian Grenier To Speak At Social Good Summit Jul 2, 2015

The annual Social Good Summit, a unique convening of world leaders, new media and technology experts, grassroots activists and voices from around the world, today announced the initial roster of speakers for its 2015 Summit which will take place September 27 and 28 in New York. More →

Bill Clinton Helps Celebrate Groundbreaking Women From Around The World Jun 18, 2015

President Bill Clinton, Founder of the Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, and 2,000 honored guests gathered at the 14th Annual Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards this week. More →

Bill Clinton To Match Every Dollar Donated To Clinton Foundation This Week Jun 16, 2015

Until midnight on June 17, Bill Clinton will match every dollar donated to the Clinton Foundation. More →

Hunger Campaign Featuring Viola Davis Raises More Than $5.5 Million Jun 4, 2015

The Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced they have raised more than $5.5 million through customer donations to Hunger Is, a joint charitable initiative designed to raise awareness and funds to end childhood hunger in America. More →

Step Up To Honor Elizabeth Banks At Inspiration Awards Jun 3, 2015

National mentorship nonprofit Step Up will honor actress, director and producer Elizabeth Banks, Hudson Jeans Founder and CEO Peter Kim, and graduating Step Up senior Maria at its 12th annual Inspiration Awards on June 5, at the Beverly Hilton. More →

Bill Clinton Reflects On Visit To Africa Jun 2, 2015

Bill Clinton has written about his recent trip to Africa with Chelsea Clinton in an email to supporters of the Clinton Foundation. More →

Paul McCartney Rocks Robin Hood May 14, 2015

Paul McCartney and Jon Bon Jovi helped make history at a charity event in New York this week. More →

Mary Lambert Joins SAMHSA's National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day May 8, 2015

Singer/songwriter Mary Lambert joined U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in commemorating the 10th anniversary of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. More →

Bill And Chelsea Clinton To Visit Clinton Foundation Projects In Africa Apr 22, 2015

From Tuesday, April 28 through Thursday, May 7, President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will visit the sites of several Clinton Foundation projects and CGI Commitments to Action that are improving the lives of thousands of people across Africa, concluding with the Clinton Global Initiative Middle East & Africa Meeting (CGI MEA) in Morocco. More →

Bill And Chelsea Clinton To Attend CGI Middle East And Africa Meeting Apr 14, 2015

The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) today announced details for the CGI Middle East & Africa Meeting, an event to be held May 5 – 7, 2015, in Marrakech, Morocco. More →

“Women’s Entrepreneurship: A No Ceilings Conversation” with Chelsea Clinton Apr 6, 2015

On Monday, April 6, Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton will join Jack Dorsey, CEO of Square, the Chairman of Twitter, and a founder of both, to host Women’s Entrepreneurship: A No Ceilings Conversation at Spelman College. More →

Win The Chance To Have John Legend Play At Your Wedding Apr 3, 2015

Here’s your chance to have a legend play a private concert at your wedding. More →

Viola Davis To Continue Role As Ambassador For Hunger Campaign Mar 27, 2015

Academy Award-nominated actress Viola Davis has announced, alongside The Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), that she will continue her role as Ambassador for a second year with Hunger Is, a joint charitable program designed to raise awareness and funds to fight childhood hunger in the America. More →