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Comic Relief US Announces Comic Relief Live Nov 4, 2024

Comic Relief US today announces “Comic Relief Live,” a star-studded gala on Dec. 9 at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. More →

Bon Jovi Helps Rescue Woman from Bridge Sep 13, 2024

Rocker Jon Bon Jovi, already known for his amazing efforts to help people in need, has been caught on surveillance camera helping to save a life. More →

Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Power Up the Next Generation With 2nd Annual Kids Relief Campaign Aug 29, 2024

Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon are teaming up for the first time to launch the 2nd annual Kids Relief campaign: “Game to Change the World,” an interactive virtual–to–real-world movement that reaches kids where they are and empowers them to become a force for good in their communities. More →

TV Stars Ben and Erin Napier Partner with The Salvation Army Aug 12, 2024

As millions of families in the U.S. gear up for the upcoming school year, The Salvation Army joins forces with renovation TV stars Ben and Erin Napier to help ease the burden of back-to-school preparation. More →

Salvation Army Southern California’s Sally Awards Gala Raises Over $1 Million to Combat Homelessness Jun 11, 2024

The Salvation Army Southern California hosted the 2024 Sally Awards Gala on May 30 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. More →

Terry Crewes to be Honored at The Salvation Army's Sally Awards Gala May 30, 2024

The Salvation Army Southern California is set to host its highly anticipated Sally Awards Gala at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, on May 30th presented by Hunt Enterprises and Priscilla Hunt. More →

Dolly Parton Kicks Off 133rd Annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Nov 30, 2023

The Salvation Army's 133rd annual Red Kettle Campaign launched last week with a special halftime performance with global icon, singer/songwriter, actor, New York Times best-selling author, businesswoman, philanthropist, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Dolly Parton, during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Commanders. More →

The Salvation Army's Finding A Way Gala Celebrates Sarah Michelle Gellar Oct 3, 2023

A remarkable evening unfolded on September 21 as The Salvation Army Southern California proudly hosted the prestigious 2023 Finding A Way Gala. Sponsored by Payden & Rygel, the event drew an array of renowned celebrities, including the likes of retired NBA star Olden Polynice, Annalynne McCord, Erica Ash, and Tisha Campbell, all rallying behind the cause. More →

2023 Global Citizen Festival Sees $240 Million Commitment To Combat Global Food Crisis Sep 27, 2023

The 2023 Global Citizen Festival campaign has culminated in the largest commitment from any government this year to the International Fund for Agricultural Development to address the global hunger crisis, announced by Emmanuel Macron, President of France. More →

Habitat LA's 19th Annual Power Women Power Tools Build Day Event Featured Star-Studded List of Celebrity Volunteer Builders Jul 3, 2023

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’ (Habitat LA) recently hosted its 19th annual Power Women, Power Tools build event at Isabel Villas — Habitat LA’s newest affordable housing development in South Los Angeles. More →

Red Nose Day Harnesses The Power of Entertainment to Raise $41 Million in 2023 Campaign Jun 19, 2023

Comic Relief US held its ninth annual Red Nose Day on May 25, demonstrating the profound impact that joy, levity, and laughter can have in driving transformational change. More →

Covenant House to Celebrate Night of Covenant House Stars Gala May 9, 2023

Covenant House, the largest charity in the Americas helping youth facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking, will hold its annual Night of Covenant House Stars Gala on Monday, May 22 at 6 p.m. at the Javits Center Rooftop Pavilion and Terrace in New York City. More →

Comic Relief US and The Harlem Globetrotters Partner for Red Nose Day Apr 18, 2023

Red Nose Day and the world famous Harlem Globetrotters, both globally recognized for embracing the power of fun and entertainment, are coming together to raise money, change lives and build healthy futures for all children. More →

Red Nose Day Returns May 25 Apr 17, 2023

Comic Relief US’ annual Red Nose Day campaign is back on May 25 for its ninth year, raising life-changing funds to help end the cycle of poverty and ensure children are safe, healthy, educated and empowered across the U.S. and around the world. More →

Stars Attend Habitat LA 2023 Los Angeles Builders Ball Mar 21, 2023

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) raised $925,000 to help fuel the organization’s efforts to build and preserve affordable housing during the 2023 Los Angeles Builders Ball Presented by City National Bank, the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, on Wednesday, March 8 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. More →

Habitat for Humanity Announces Resumption of Annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project Oct 6, 2022

After a three-year hiatus, Habitat for Humanity will welcome hundreds of volunteers, staff, community members and country music superstars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood to don their hard hats once again for the global housing nonprofit’s Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. More →

Stars Attend the Habitat of Humanity Los Angeles Builders Ball Mar 15, 2022

The Los Angeles Builders Ball celebrated the donors and partners of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA), as well as its counterparts in the building, real estate and related industries, who are all helping to transform the landscape of Los Angeles. More →

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Appoints Board of Trustees Feb 2, 2022

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has appointed a board of trustees, with Strive Masiyiwa, Baroness Nemat (Minouche) Shafik, Thomas J. Tierney, and Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman joining co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates as members. More →

Drew and Jonathan Scott Lead Volunteers Back to the Habitat for Humanity Build Site Nov 4, 2021

At a time when a safe and healthy home has never been more important, Habitat Humanitarians, designers and renovators Drew and Jonathan Scott joined Habitat For Humanity in Long Beach, California recently to lead a volunteer build. More →

Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation To Help Provide Housing For Homeless Veterans Jul 19, 2021

American Legion Post 107 and Hoboken Councilman Phil Cohen today announced that the Post’s nonprofit Veterans Center of Hoboken has received a generous grant of $100,000 from the JBJ Soul Foundation, founded by Jon Bon Jovi, as the Post creates new housing and supportive services to provide homeless veterans with a place of their own. More →

Gates Foundation Commits $2.1 Billion to Advance Gender Equality Globally Jul 6, 2021

As part of the Generation Equality Forum convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation today announced a commitment of $2.1 billion over the next five years to advance women’s economic empowerment, strengthen women and girls’ health and family planning, and accelerate women’s leadership. More →

SUMMER REDISCOV(RED): A Digital Festival To Fight COVID Jun 11, 2021

(RED) today unveiled plans for SUMMER REDISCOVE, a digital festival for fans of gaming, music, food, health, wellness, learning, merch, and more. More →

Coldplay to Play Exclusive Concert May 24th to Support Red Nose Day May 20, 2021

UK band Coldplay will play a live-streamed concert on TikTok Monday May 24th to support Red Nose Day, the annual campaign to end child poverty. More →

Buzz Aldrin Makes Significant Donation to The Salvation Army Mar 3, 2021

The Salvation Army has received a $45,000 donation from Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI Lunar Module Pilot, USAF Colonel and Moonwalker, in support of the organization’s ongoing relief efforts to serve vulnerable Americans, particularly those impacted by COVID-19. More →

David Letterman, Garth Brooks and More Join Habitat for Humanity to Share the Meaning of Home Dec 1, 2020

Across the world, home has taken on a new meaning. Home has become a classroom. A workspace. A studio. A greenhouse. A gym. A playground. A place of solace. The source of our wellbeing. And though the holidays might look a bit different this year, at least we have home. More →

Ed Harris, Clancy Brown and More Fight Racism Through TEARS: The Event Against Racism & Stereotyping Aug 17, 2020

The Man/Kind Project, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to fight racism and intolerance by uniting cultures through awareness and empathy, is set to present TEARS: THE EVENT AGAINST RACISM & STEREOTYPING, a Global Online Event unifying our voices in the spirit of empathy, tolerance and understanding. More →

Stars To Join Online Concert for Covenant House on May 18th May 15, 2020

Hollywood stars and Broadway veterans are teaming up on May 18th to celebrate Covenant House, the international charity providing housing, food and healthcare to children and youth facing homelessness. More →

Eve and The Chainsmokers Join Youth Emerging Stronger for Virtual Gala May 5, 2020

The Krim Group's first “virtual gala”, YES at Home, has been hailed as a huge success. The online event took place on April 26th, with celebrities and supporters joining in from around the world. More →

Rock the House for Animals! Apr 29, 2020

On April 30, international superstar and multiple Grammy Award winner Rob Thomas; singer, songwriter Chris Daughtry; and singer, songwriter Gavin DeGraw will present Rock the House for Animals! a livestream event featuring musical performances, interviews and appearances by special friends of Rob and Marisol Thomas. More →

Rihanna, Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z Co-Fund Over $6 Million In COVID-19 Grants Apr 16, 2020

The Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF), Twitter & Square CEO Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall and Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation (SCF) today announced additional joint grants dedicated to supporting COVID-19 rapid response efforts in the United States and across the globe. More →