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Julianne Moore Named As Ambassador For Key To The Cure Campaign Jul 9, 2015

Saks Fifth Avenue and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced today that Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore has been named ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2015 Key To The Cure campaign. More →

One Direction Launches Action/1D Manifesto Jul 8, 2015

One Direction has today launched the action/1D manifesto for the future asking their fanbase of millions to describe the kind of world they want to live in by sharing powerful and emotive pieces of creative content, including film and photos using the #action1D hashtag on their social media channels. More →

TAG Heuer And Steve Nash Foundation #DontCrackUnderPressure In NYC Jul 8, 2015

Some of the world’s greatest NBA legends and soccer all-stars showed that they #DontCrackUnderPressure while playing a sweet game of pick-up futbol at Sara D. Roosevelt Park in New York City last month, benefiting children everywhere. More →

Your Chance To Meet Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse Jul 8, 2015

Today, Groupon launched an epic sweepstakes for a trip for two to New Orleans to meet renowned chef, restaurateur and television personality Emeril Lagasse. More →

Forest Whitaker Helps Dalai Lama Celebrate 80th Birthday At Star-Studded Event Jul 7, 2015

The Peak Mind Foundation hosted His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for an event on July 4 celebrating his 80th birthday and a lifetime devoted to spreading the message of the value of peace, kindness and universal compassion throughout the world. More →

Garth Brooks Unveils Child Life Zone At Texas Children's Hospital Jul 3, 2015

Garth Brooks was on-site to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated and expanded Child Life Zone at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas on June 26, 2015. 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 Gates Praises Prince Alwaleed For Pledging His Wealth to Philanthropy Jul 2, 2015

HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Alwaleed Philanthropies, today announced his intention to donate all of his wealth to philanthropy over the coming years to help build a “better world of tolerance, acceptance, equality and opportunity for all.” More →

Freida Pinto Joins Richard Curtis' Project Everyone Campaign Jun 26, 2015

In September 2015, at the United Nations, New York, 193 world leaders will adopt a series of ambitious goals to end extreme poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change for everyone by 2030. More →

Beyonce To Headline Made In America Festival Jun 26, 2015

Budweiser Made In America, the JAY Z curated two-day music festival and staple of Labor Day Weekend, returns to Philadelphia for a fourth season. More →

Celebrity Clothes Sold For Charity Jun 23, 2015

A selection of celebrity clothes – including items belonging to Harper Beckham, donated by Victoria Beckham – are being sold to raise money for Save the Children. 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 →

79 New Commitments To Action Made At Clinton Global Initiative America Meeting Jun 12, 2015

Earlier this week, President Bill Clinton concluded the fifth annual Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting, which convened nearly 1,000 leaders from business, foundation, NGO, and government sectors to advance solutions that encourage economic growth, support long-term competitiveness, and increase social mobility in the United States. More →

Victoria Beckham Donates Daughter's Clothes To Charity Jun 10, 2015

Twenty-five specially curated outfits pulled together by world renowned designer and mum Victoria Beckham from the wardrobe of arguably the most stylish little girl in the world, Harper Beckham, are available for purchase as part of Save the Children's Fashion Saves Lives sale. More →

George W. Bush To Be Honored As Father Of The Year Jun 5, 2015

President George W. Bush will be honored as 2015 Father Of The Year at an event later this month. 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 →

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 →

Susan Sarandon And Michelle Yeoh Visit Earthquake Victims In Nepal May 26, 2015

Susan Sarandon has arrived in Nepal to help victims of the devastating earthquakes that hit the country. More →

Arsenal Foundation Raises £1 Million For Save The Children May 25, 2015

Arsenal players Kieran Gibbs, Olivier Giroud and Francis Coquelin have announced that The Arsenal Foundation has raised £1million for its global charity partner Save the Children in a new video. More →

Bill And Melinda Gates Honored With Spirit Of Helen Keller Award May 22, 2015

Helen Keller International (HKI), a leading global nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting the causes and consequences of preventable blindness and malnutrition, continued its year-long Centennial Celebration with the 2015 Spirit of Helen Keller Gala on Monday, May 18, 2015. More →

Steve Harvey Honors Celebrities Making A Difference May 20, 2015

On Saturday, Steve Harvey's foundation, The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation ( SMHF), held its annual gala at the Hilton Chicago hotel. More →

Steven Spielberg And USC Shoah Foundation Announce Ambassadors For Humanity Gala May 20, 2015

Steven Spielberg, founder of USC Shoah Foundation Institute – The Institute for Visual History and Education, will present William Clay Ford, Jr., executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, with the Institute’s Ambassador for Humanity Award at the organization’s annual gala, taking place this year in Detroit on Sept. 10. More →

Jennifer Garner's New Children's Craft Line Benefits Charity May 19, 2015

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, the leading fabric and craft specialty retailer in America, has announced an exclusive partnership with Jennifer Garner on a new line of creative kits and projects for active kids. We Made It by Jennifer Garner will be available exclusively at Jo-Ann stores and Joann.com beginning in June. More →

National Trainwreck Comedy Tour To Benefit Charity May 18, 2015

Universal Pictures and CrowdRise have announced the launch of the upcoming The Trainwreck Comedy Tour presented by Live Nation, a tour of some of the greatest comics of this generation, which kicks off at Boston’s The Wilbur on June 14, and concludes in Los Angeles at The Wiltern on June 21. 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 →

Prince Charles Visits Prince's Trust Projects In London May 14, 2015

The Prince of Wales visited The Prince's Trust projects in London this week as he embarked on a series of events highlighting his charity’s work. More →

Shepard Fairey Among Artists To Design Rugs For Charity Auction May 14, 2015

Marc Phillips Decorative Rugs, in conjunction with Paddle8, has launched an online auction of one-of-a-kind and limited edition rugs. More →

Stephen Colbert Announces Funding For Nearly 1,000 South Carolina Classroom Projects May 8, 2015

Stephen Colbert announced today that he has partnered with Share Fair Nation and ScanSource to fund every classroom project in South Carolina on DonorsChoose.org. 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 →