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Gary Sinise Foundation Announces New Strategic Director Aug 11, 2011

Retired U.S Navy Captain Kevin Wensing has joined The Gary Sinise Foundation as Strategic Director. Wensing, who served for 26 years in the U.S. Navy and then went on to work for the Deputy Secretary of Defense and the USO, will help develop the resources, relationships and partnerships needed to enable the foundation to better serve those who protect and defend our nation. More →

Jon Stewart Visits US Troops In Afghanistan Aug 8, 2011

The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart recently joined illusionist David Blaine and basketball Hall of Famer Karl Malone in Afghanistan to visit US troops with the USO. More →

Jon Stewart And David Blaine To Tour The Troops With USO Jul 29, 2011

Admiral Mike Mullen will wrap up his four-year appointment as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by leading a star-studded, eclectic group of celebrities on his final USO entertainment tour overseas this summer. More →

William And Kate Create Care Packages For Military Children Jul 19, 2011

Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, better known to Royals watchers as William and Kate, took part in a care package stuffing event at the Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles during their trip to the US. In partnership with the USO and Blue Star Families, the Royal Couple helped to create 1,000 care packages for military children as part of their highly anticipated North American trip. More →

Royal Visit Changes Attitudes In Canada Jul 12, 2011

As part of their first official tour through Canada, Prince William and his new wife – the Duchess of Cambridge – made a visit to a centre for street kids in Quebec City. More →

Gary Sinise Launches New Charity Jul 5, 2011

Gary Sinise has announced the official launch of the Gary Sinise Foundation. More →

Saving Abel Plays For The Troops Jul 5, 2011

Rockers Saving Abel kicked off their three-month summer tour with troops and their families stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where they visited and performed as part of a USO tour June 23-26. More →

Gary Sinise To Play For The Troops On July 4 Jul 4, 2011

USO and troop favorite Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band will be spreading the “Old Glory” cheer at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state on July 4 and at Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Wash., on July 5. More →

Gary Sinise To Launch New Charity Jun 16, 2011

Award-winning actor Gary Sinise will launch the Gary Sinise Foundation on July 4th, 2011 to honor the Nation’s defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. More →

Jillian Michaels To Host Celebrity Fitness Tour For USO Jun 15, 2011

This spring, celebrity health and wellness expert and former “The Biggest Loser” co-trainer Jillian Michaels is bringing her larger-than-life personality and brand of conditioning to US service men and women serving abroad as part of a USO tour of the Middle East. More →

Sesame Street Characters To Visit Guam And South Korea With The USO May 31, 2011

The characters from Sesame Street are set to visit Guam and South Korea next month as part of their special USO tour to help US military families deal with the challenges of deployment and homecomings. More →

Colbie Caillat Performs At Warrior Games For Injured Soldiers May 24, 2011

Grammy-winning breakthrough artist Colbie Caillat recently performed an exclusive USO concert as part of the closing ceremonies of the 2011 Warrior Games presented by Deloitte. More →

Gary Sinise To Announce New Charity Foundation May 19, 2011

Gary Sinise, who stars as Det. Mac Taylor in the CBS television series “CSI: New York,” will announce the formation of The Gary Sinise Foundation, a charity dedicated to raising funds for charities supporting the military in a National Press Club luncheon address on Thursday, June 30. More →

Colbie Caillat To Play For USO May 19, 2011

Colbie Caillat will hold her first ever concert for the USO this weekend, following the 2011 Warrior Games – a week-long competition hosted by the US Olympic Committee. More →

Britain's Happy List Honors Those Who Make World A Better Place May 16, 2011

Britain’s Independent on Sunday newspaper has released it’s annual Happy 100 List for 2011, which includes some familiar names for readers of LookToTheStars.org. More →

Celebrities Reveal What Is Under Their Kilts For Charity Apr 7, 2011

A host of celebrities took to the catwalk for charity and Scotland in New York on Tuesday for the annual Dressed To Kilt celebrity charity fashion event. More →

Prince Harry Walks With The Wounded Apr 6, 2011

Prince Harry and his team are on route to the North Pole for Walking With The Wounded after delays due to bad weather. The team, including four injured soldiers, aim to be the first amputees to reach the North Pole unsupported and have set a goal to raise £2,000,000. More →

Sean Connery To Host Celebrity Charity Fashion Show Apr 5, 2011

Sean Connery and Friends of Scotland will once again host the Dressed To Kilt charity fashion event in New York tonight, as some famous faces hit the catwalk for several good causes. More →

Prince William Visits Earthquake Damage In New Zealand, Launches Charity Initiative Mar 17, 2011

Prince William is currently in Christchurch, New Zealand, to view damage resulting from the devastating earthquake that destroyed the homes and livelihoods of thousands of people last month, and to attend the memorial for the 180+ people killed. More →

Gene Simmons To Host Angels And Aces Celebrity Charity Party Jan 31, 2011

KISS bass player Gene Simmons will join his wife, Shannon Tweed, as host of a very special charity event titled Angels And Aces to kick off Big Game week in Dallas on February 2. More →

Bret Michaels Thanks Fans Jan 26, 2011

On January 24th, Poison frontman Bret Michaels went in to surgery to repair a hole in his heart, while his fans got busy showing him some love. More →

TwitChange To Help Families of Soldiers Jan 19, 2011

Alyssa Milano, Reba McEntire and Ryan Seacrest are among the long list of celebrities taking part in the TwitChange auction, this time raising funds for Operation Once in a Lifetime. More →

Royal Wedding Request: Donations, Not Gifts Jan 18, 2011

What do you buy a future king and queen for their wedding? More →

Zac Efron And Snoop Dogg Attend Charity Video Game Challenge Jan 14, 2011

UFC Champion and actor Quinton “Rampage” Jackson was crowned Champion of the H.O.M.E. Foundation’s STIKS Celebrity Video Game Challenge For Charity this week, where he won $10,000 for Grassroot Soccer More →

Prince Harry Wants To Join Injured Soldiers On Charity North Pole Trek Jan 13, 2011

Prince Harry is keen to join wounded British soldiers on a trek to the North Pole this year. More →

Zac Efron To Play In Celebrity Charity Video Game Tournament Jan 11, 2011

On Tuesday, January 11, 2011 some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment will face off against each other by playing the hottest video game titles to raise funds and awareness for five amazing non-profits. More →

Nashville Mayor Thanks Rascal Flatts For Charity Work Dec 17, 2010

Country music sensations Rascal Flatts have been honored for their charity work. More →

Top Celebrity Charity Auctions Of 2010 Announced Dec 15, 2010

Fox News Channel personality Glenn Beck raised the most from auctions hosted on CharityFolks.com in 2010, bringing in more than $1,000,000 for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, CharityFolks.com reports. More →

American Idol Star Helps Deliver Toys For Christmas Dec 15, 2010

Yesterday, at two schools in Harlem, CitySights NY’s welcomed American Idol runner up Crystal Bowersox to their first ever city-wide toy drive event “Holiday Joy” Toy Drive, as she sang a selection of her favorite holiday tunes as well as songs from her brand new album, “Farmer’s Daughter”, in front of a CitySights NY iconic double-decker buses. More →

Katy Perry And Paramore To Headline USO Celebrity Charity Concert Nov 16, 2010

Two-time Emmy award winning actress and comedian, New York Times bestselling author and Grammy nominated performer Kathy Griffin will host VH1 Divas Salute The Troops from the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar in San Diego, CA. More →