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USC Shoah Foundation Announces 2015 IWitness Video Challenge Sep 11, 2014

Secondary school students have the chance to win a trip to Los Angeles by entering the second annual IWitness Video Challenge hosted by USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education. More →

Green Day's Mike Dirnt Walks For Breast Cancer Research Sep 10, 2014

The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Santa Barbara took place over the weekend and one special walker was Mike Dirnt, bassist for the rock band Green Day. More →

Usher Opens A New World For Children Through Reading Sep 9, 2014

Scholastic, the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, today announced that Usher is joining with the company to launch a new “Open a World of Possible” initiative, designed to elevate the importance and joy of reading for all children. More →

Over $109 Million Raised As The US And Canada Stand Up To Cancer Sep 8, 2014

More than USD $109 million has been pledged so far in connection with the star-studded September 5 Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) “roadblock” fundraising telecasts in the U.S. and Canada, it was announced today. More →

Women's Media Center Live With Robin Morgan Returns To Radio Sep 5, 2014

The third season of “Women’s Media Center Live with Robin Morgan” debuts Saturday, Sept. 6, announcing its new syndication partnership with AirPlay Direct, which is now distributing the weekly radio show to over 9000 broadcasters and radio members around the world. More →

Jennifer Garner Finds The Words For Save The Children Sep 4, 2014

On International Literacy Day on Sept. 8, Save the Children will join forces with actor and artist ambassador Jennifer Garner and other stars to host a day-long virtual word-a-thon and bring attention to the poverty-induced early learning gap. More →

More Stars Announced For 2014 Stand Up To Cancer Telecast Sep 4, 2014

This Friday, September 5th (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT), Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), will stage its fourth biennial fundraising event. More →

Jon Hamm, Zac Efron And More Celebs Join Forces For School Day Auction Aug 28, 2014

Global charity auction site Charitybuzz recently launched the second annual “School Day” auction featuring once-in-a-lifetime experiences, with the proceeds benefiting Communities in Schools (CIS) and DonorsChoose.org. More →

Katy Perry And Staples Make Roar Happen In Minneapolis Aug 26, 2014

Staples and global pop music superstar Katy Perry continued to “Make Roar Happen” in Minneapolis last week by announcing 48 local classroom projects in Minneapolis Public Schools have been funded as part of Staples’ $1 million donation to DonorsChoose.org. More →

Stars Announced For Stand Up To Cancer Telecast Aug 21, 2014

The Hollywood community is once again uniting to support Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), which will stage its fourth biennial fundraising telecast Friday, September 5 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT). More →

Kevin Spacey Wishes Bill Clinton A Happy Birthday Aug 18, 2014

With Congress in recess and President Clinton's birthday coming up on August 19, House of Cards’ Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) has found a new way to make mischief. More →

Clinton Foundation Expands Climate Change Work in Ethiopia and Kenya Aug 8, 2014

The Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI), part of the Clinton Foundation, has announced an expansion of its climate change mitigation efforts with a new program mapping priority areas for reforestation in Kenya and Ethiopia. More →

Your Chance To Join Kate Hudson For Pilates And Jessica Alba For Yoga Aug 8, 2014

Here’s your chance to do pilates with Kate Hudson or yoga with Jessica Alba. More →

Katy Perry And Staples Make Roar Happen In Philadelphia Aug 7, 2014

Staples and global pop music superstar Katy Perry continue to “Make Roar Happen” in Philadelphia, Pa. today by announcing 223 local classroom projects have been funded as part of Staples’ $1 million donation to DonorsChoose.org. More →

Bill Clinton Moderates Opening Panel of U.S.-Africa Business Forum Aug 7, 2014

Earlier this week, as part of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, President Bill Clinton moderated the opening panel at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum, hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the U.S. Department of Commerce. More →

Katy Perry And Staples Make Roar Happen In Boston Aug 1, 2014

Staples and global pop music superstar Katy Perry continue to “Make Roar Happen” in the Greater Boston area today by announcing 106 local classroom projects have been funded as part of Staples’ $1 million donation to DonorsChoose.org. More →

Jennifer Hudson Stands Up To Cancer Jul 31, 2014

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, and Genentech, one of the world’s leading biotech companies, have joined forces with GRAMMY-winning singer, Oscar-winning actress, and SU2C Ambassador Jennifer Hudson for their latest campaign, entitled: “Two Worlds. One Dream.” More →

Muppets Most Wanted Cast Sign Green Piano For Charity Jul 31, 2014

In celebration of the upcoming home entertainment release of Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted” on August 12, Yamaha Entertainment Group is auctioning off an incredible Yamaha Disklavier grand piano that has been signed by 18 cast members including Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, and Josh Groban and is valued at almost $74,000. More →

Stephen Colbert To Host Annual Public Service Award Dinner Jul 31, 2014

The Ad Council, the largest producer of public service advertisements (PSAs) in the U.S., announced today that its 61st Annual Public Service Award Dinner will honor FedEx Chairman and CEO Frederick W. Smith and Stephen Colbert will host. More →

Soledad O'Brien To Speak At Texas Conference For Women Jul 30, 2014

The 2014 Texas Conference for Women has announced that Soledad O'Brien – award-winning journalist, documentarian, news anchor and producer – and Diana Nyad, endurance swimmer and author, will appear as keynote speakers at the 15th annual Texas Conference for Women on November 13, 2014 at the Austin Convention Center. More →

John Oliver And Jennifer Hudson To Attend Fulfillment Fund Gala Jul 29, 2014

The Fulfillment Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Los Angeles students overcome obstacles to achieve a college education, will honor Ryan Kavanaugh, Founder and CEO of Relativity, with the Tom Sherak Award at the Stars 2014 Benefit Gala on October 14th at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. More →

Barack Obama To Take Part In Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting Jul 28, 2014

President Bill Clinton, Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton announced the program and participants for the 10th Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting. More →

Rachel Hunter And Jane Goodall Want New Zealand To Ban Ivory Trade Jul 23, 2014

Prominent New Zealand businessmen and philanthropists, Dr Gareth Morgan and Sir Stephen Tindall, have teamed up with international supermodel and Patron to Born Free Foundation Rachel Hunter, and the Executive Director of SPCA Auckland, Bob Kerridge, to formally urge the New Zealand Government to consider a complete ban on all ivory trading and to crush the Crown’s confiscated ivory stockpile. More →

UN Envoy Meets With Malala Yousafzai In Nigeria Jul 17, 2014

More than 90 days after hundreds of schoolgirls were kidnapped by Boko Haram rebels in north-eastern Nigeria, a United Nations envoy for the region got a first-hand account of the efforts underway to rescue the students and to fight terrorism in the region, and met with education activist Malala Yousafzai, who was spending her birthday in Nigeria to show solidarity with the girls and their families. More →

Kanye West And Iggy Azalea Join Budweiser Made In America Festival Jul 17, 2014

Grammy Award-winner Kanye West and Billboard chart-topping artist Iggy Azalea have been added to the 2014 Los Angeles Budweiser Made In America Music Festival line-up taking place at the Los Angeles Grand Park on August 30 and 31. More →

Josh Duhamel Reads For The Record Jul 16, 2014

Josh Duhamel is the official celebrity ambassador for Jumpstart’s Read for the Record 2014 campaign. More →

Stand Up To Cancer And The V Foundation Establish Grants Program For Young Researchers‏ Jul 16, 2014

Two cancer-fighting initiatives come together this year at The 2014 ESPYS to join forces in the battle against the disease. More →

philosophy Brand Launches Hope & Grace Initiative In Support Of Mental Health Jul 16, 2014

philosophy, the wellbeing beauty brand, announces the launch of the hope & grace initiative, an unprecedented, unending commitment to support mental health. More →

Bid On Manchester United Packages For Charity Jul 15, 2014

As the Official Vehicle of Manchester United, Chevrolet is proud to offer 6 exclusive fan packages when Manchester United comes to America to face off against Real Madrid FC on August 2. More →

Soledad O'Brien To Host New Orleans To New York City Gala Jul 11, 2014

Award-winning Journalist Soledad O'Brien – along with her husband Brad Raymond – will host the annual fundraising event, “New Orleans to New York City Gala” on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Espace in New York. More →