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Stars To Take Part In BTIG Charity Day 2016 Tomorrow May 9, 2016

On Tuesday, May 10, 2016, BTIG, LLC, a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking, research and related brokerage services, will host the annual BTIG Commissions for Charity Day. More →

Stars Announced For BTIG Charity Day 2016 Apr 13, 2016

BTIG, LLC, a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking, research and related brokerage services, announced today its growing list of celebrity participants for the 14th annual BTIG Commissions for Charity Day on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. More →

Helen Mirren To Host Genesis Prize Award Ceremony In Jerusalem Apr 8, 2016

The Genesis Prize Foundation announced today that the award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren will emcee the 2016 Genesis Prize award ceremony, which will take place on June 23 in Jerusalem. More →

Michael Bloomberg And will.i.am Honored For Advancing STEM Education In Underserved Communities Nov 10, 2015

FIRST, an international, K-12 not-for-profit founded to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology, rallied support for STEM education through a series of activities last week during its inaugural FIRST, Inspire Celebration, at 583 Park Avenue in New York. More →

Celebrities Answer Phones for Charity Trades Nov 6, 2015

Bloomberg Tradebook’s fourth annual Charity Day took place on November 4, and this year it was bigger and more global than ever. More →

Stars To Take Part In Bloomberg Tradebook's 4th Annual Charity Day Oct 23, 2015

Bloomberg’s global agency broker Bloomberg Tradebook is hosting its fourth annual Charity Day. More →

Stephen Colbert To Attend 9th Annual IAVA Heroes Gala Oct 6, 2015

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) announced today the honorees for the 9th Annual IAVA Heroes Gala, held on the day after Veteran’s Day, November 12, 2015 at New York City’s Cipriani 42nd Street. More →

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Celebrates 20th Anniversary Jun 30, 2015

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation is proud to celebrate its 20th Anniversary at the 2015 ART FOR LIFE Benefit on July 18th at Fairview Farms in Bridgehampton, NY. More →

More Stars Pledge To Wear Orange For Gun Violence Awareness May 29, 2015

Today, more than 25 cultural influencers and 60 U.S. Mayors joined the coalition of best-in-class organizations and activists pledging to “Wear Orange” – a color that symbolizes the value of human life – on June 2nd, the first-annual National Gun Violence Awareness Day. More →

Alfre Woodard To Be Honored At WNET Gala Salute May 28, 2015

WNET, the parent company of THIRTEEN and WLIW and operator of NJTV, announced plans for its annual Gala Salute, continuing its commitment to lifelong learning and meaningful experiences for the tri-state area and beyond. More →

Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches $42 Million What Works Cities Initiative Apr 24, 2015

Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced the launch of the What Works Cities initiative, a $42 million program to help 100 mid-sized cities better use data and evidence. More →

Bloomberg Philanthropies To Invest $30 Million In Arts And Cultural Organizations Apr 8, 2015

Bloomberg Philanthropies this week announced the nationwide expansion of the Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program, formerly known as the Arts Advancement Initiative. More →

Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches $100 Million Data for Health Program in Developing Countries Apr 7, 2015

Bloomberg Philanthropies, in partnership with the Australian government, is launching Data for Health, a $100 million initiative that will enable 20 low- and middle-income countries to vastly improve public health data collection. More →

Oceana Celebrates Wyss Foundation's Investment to Restore Ocean Health and Productivity Apr 6, 2015

Oceana, the largest international organization dedicated solely to protecting the world’s oceans, celebrated the recent commitment by the Wyss Foundation to help rebuild fisheries at its annual New York City Gala last week. More →

Jay Leno Returns To Israel To Host The 2015 Genesis Prize Ceremony Mar 12, 2015

The Genesis Prize Foundation has announced that Jay Leno will return to Israel and serve as Master of Ceremonies for the second annual Genesis Prize Award Ceremony on June 18, 2015, when this $1 million Prize will be awarded to Michael Douglas. More →

Hillary Clinton And Michael Bloomberg To Announce New Partnerships to Close Gender Data Gaps Dec 11, 2014

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, 108th Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg, United Nations Foundation President and CEO Kathy Calvin, and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton will bring together leading experts for a discussion on the vital role data plays in closing gender gaps, and how lack of data can inhibit progress for women and girls globally. More →

Barbara Walters Honored By American Friends Of Magen David Adom Dec 5, 2014

On Tuesday, December 2nd, American Friends of Magen David Adom proudly celebrated its Annual New York Benefit Dinner at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Speaks At United Nations Climate Summit Sep 23, 2014

“We are not here to talk, we are here to make history,” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today told world leaders at an “unprecedented and important gathering” that aims to raise ambition, mobilize resources, and generate action towards a universal climate deal. More →

Russell Simmons Hosts 15th Annual Art For Life Benefit Jul 28, 2014

Naughty by Nature helped celebrate the 15th-Annual Art for Life benefit with a crowd of 750 supporters last night at Fairview Farms in Watermill, NY. More →

Mary Robinson Appointed United Nations Special Envoy For Climate Change Jul 15, 2014

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed former Irish President Mary Robinson as his Special Envoy for Climate Change to mobilize political will and action ahead of the climate summit that the United Nations chief will convene in September. More →

Russell Simmons To Host Annual Art For Life Benefit Jul 3, 2014

Russell Simmons and Danny Simmons will host the 15th Annual ART FOR LIFE benefit, Saturday, July 26th in Bridgehampton. More →

Twenty-one European Cities Advance in Bloomberg Philanthropies' Mayors Challenge Apr 28, 2014

Bloomberg Philanthropies has revealed the 21 European cities that have emerged as final contenders in its 2013-2014 Mayors Challenge, a competition to inspire cities to generate innovative ideas that solve major challenges and improve city life, and that ultimately can spread to other cities. More →

Bloomberg Philanthropies Makes $5 Million Investment To Help Deliver Light To Africa Apr 24, 2014

Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a $5 million impact investment in Little Sun, creators of portable, solar-powered lamps designed by co-founders: artist Olafur Eliasson and engineer Frederik Ottesen. More →

Michael Bloomberg Honored At Oceana Gala Apr 9, 2014

Oceana, the largest international organization dedicated solely to protecting the world’s oceans, honored Michael R. Bloomberg at its annual New York City Gala last night. More →

Michael Bloomberg Named United Nations Special Envoy For Cities And Climate Change Feb 3, 2014

The United Nations has appointed Michael Bloomberg as the Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change. More →

Celebs Unite For 12 Days Of Giving Holiday Auction‏ Nov 7, 2013

Charitybuzz, the world’s leading luxury charity auction site, announces its second annual “12 Days of Giving” Holiday Auction. More →

Bill Clinton Announces Recipients Of Clinton Global Citizen Awards Sep 24, 2013

President Bill Clinton announced the recipients of the 7th annual Clinton Global Citizen Awards, where he, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton, and a newly announced lineup, including Vice President Joe Biden, will honor seven people from the public, private and non-profit sectors for their vision and leadership in addressing global problems. More →

Bill Clinton Joins Panel On Prescription Drug Abuse May 8, 2013

On Monday, May 6, President Bill Clinton participated in two open press events about the Clinton Foundation's Clinton Health Matters Initiative (CHMI) and the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI). More →

Bid On Amazing Celebrity Experiences In Superstars For Sandy Relief Auction Mar 26, 2013

WWE is joining forces with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes to launch Superstars for Sandy Relief, the largest ever global online auction to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in New York and New Jersey. More →

Heidi Klum And Janet Jackson To Be Honored At amfAR New York Gala Jan 17, 2013

Heidi Klum, Janet Jackson and Kenneth Cole will be honored at the amfAR New York Gala next month. More →