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Lily Tomlin Reads For SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online Jan 27, 2017

Lily Tomlin, the 2017 SAG Life Achievement Award recipient, has added another title to her list of accolades – children’s literacy advocate. More →

The Elders Urge Bold Steps To Reach Universal Health Coverage In India Jan 27, 2017

The Elders have commended India’s political leaders for progress the country has made in reforming its health system, whilst urging greater action and commitment to reach full Universal Health Coverage (UHC). More →

Lamark Media Partners With After-School All-Stars To Support 3rd Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament Jan 27, 2017

Lamark Media, an innovative full-service digital marketing agency, partnered with After-School All-Stars as a premier sponsor and strategic partner for the 3rd Annual All-In for All-Stars private charity poker tournament. More →

Nominations Open For The 2017 American Humane Hero Dog Awards Jan 27, 2017

American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, today announced the official start of the 2017 American Humane Hero Dog Awards, sponsored by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation and broadcast in the fall as a two-hour special on Hallmark Channel. More →

Charities Pay Tribute To Mary Tyler Moore Jan 26, 2017

PETA has released the following statement on the animal activism of Mary Tyler Moore, who passed away this week. More →

Prince Harry Visits Help For Heroes Hidden Wounds Service Jan 26, 2017

Prince Harry visited Help for Heroes Recovery Centre, Tedworth House, this week to learn more about the range of support available within the field of military mental health. More →

Annie Lennox: The Rights Of Women And Girls Is Back On The Agenda In A BIG Way
 Jan 26, 2017

Annie Lennox has blogged about women’s rights following the massive turnout to Women’s Marches around the world. More →

Pamela Anderson Delivers Warm Vegan Hats And Gloves To Refugees Jan 26, 2017

PETA took a special ambassador to a Dunkirk refugee camp today: Pamela Anderson, who delivered warm vegan hats and gloves, along with hundreds of animal-themed activity books and coloured pencils, to children who have been forced to flee their home countries. More →

Richard Branson Celebrates London's Air Ambulance As It Turns 28 Jan 26, 2017

Sir Richard Branson has blogged about London’s Air Ambulance, which is celebrating its 28th anniversary. More →

Newman's Own Foundation Awards $2.5 Million in Grants to Independent Media Jan 26, 2017

Newman's Own Foundation, founded by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, today announced that it is awarding $2.5 million in grants over two years to 16 public broadcasting radio and television networks across the United States. More →

Steven Tyler Sells Supercar For Charity Jan 25, 2017

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, kicked off its 46th year by breaking more than 40 vehicle auction sales records (as verified by Hagerty Data) during the 46th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, held Jan. 14-22, 2017, at WestWorld of Scottsdale in Arizona. More →

Sutherland Bipolar Center Announces Contest For Deluxe Coldplay Concert Experience Jan 25, 2017

The Robert D. Sutherland Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving both the lives of people with bipolar disorder as well as their families, announced they are hosting an online drawing fundraiser to raise money that will help the foundation’s treatment center, Sutherland Bipolar Center, continue to provide research-based therapies for clients. More →

Nationwide Partners With Hendrick Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Chevrolet to Donate $400,000 to Nationwide Children's Hospital Jan 25, 2017

Nationwide, in partnership with Hendrick Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and Chevrolet, donated $400,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. More →

Paul O’Grady Reacts To Court Decision As Yorkshire Beagle Breeding Farm Given Green Light Jan 25, 2017

Paul O’Grady, TV presenter & star of the popular TV show ‘For the Love of Dogs’, has condemned a Court of Appeal decision denying Cruelty Free International permission to appeal a High Court ruling which paves the way for the expansion of a beagle breeding facility in East Yorkshire. More →

Statement From UN Foundation On New Restrictions Of U.S. Foreign Assistance To Limit Women’s Access To Health Care Globally Jan 25, 2017

United Nations Foundation President and CEO Kathy Calvin has issued the following statement on the imposition of the Mexico City Policy, also known as the Global Gag Rule, last enacted in 2001. More →

Pamela Anderson And Mary Matalin Host PETA’s Bipartisan Bash Jan 24, 2017

Pamela Anderson and Mary Matalin hosted PETA's bipartisan bash on the eve of the presidential inauguration. More →

Angelina Jolie Donates Perfume Campaign To Charity Jan 24, 2017

Guerlain Parfumeur, the French beauty brand since 1828, is honored to announce that Angelina Jolie is the icon of its new fragrance for women. More →

Go On A Date With Idris Elba For Charity Jan 24, 2017

Idris Elba needs a Valentine and he thinks you’re just his type. More →

Exciting Items Go Under The Hammer For The Sweet Relief Musicians Fund Jan 24, 2017

The Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is currently running an exciting online charity auction. More →

The 2017 Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit Jan 24, 2017

Black Enterprise hosts its 12th annual Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit on Thursday, March 9th to Sunday, March 12th at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. More →

Win The Ultimate GRAMMY Experience Jan 23, 2017

Make a donation in support of MusiCares and also enter to win a trip to the 59th GRAMMY Awards and tickets to the Person of the Year gala honoring Tom Petty. More →

A Huge Success For Concert For America: Stand Up, Sing Out! Jan 23, 2017

Concert for America: Stand Up, Sing Out! brought together artists from Broadway, TV and beyond to spread a message of unity and hope during the weekend at Town Hall. More →

Stars Added To 25th Annual Trumpet Awards Jan 23, 2017

Bounce will world premiere the 25th Annual Trumpet Awards, the prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements and contributions, on Sunday, January 29 at 9:00pm ET. More →

Duke Of Cambridge Visits Centrepoint Hostel In London Jan 23, 2017

The Duke of Cambridge, Patron of Centrepoint, the leading youth homelessness charity for 16-25 year-olds, recently visited a hostel in London. More →

Kate del Castillo Calls For Orca Lolita To Be Set Free Jan 23, 2017

On the heels of Ringling Bros.’ announcement that it’ll shut down its operation in May as well as the death of Tilikum, the subject of the documentary Blackfish, at SeaWorld Orlando after languishing in captivity for 33 years, actor Kate del Castillo is teaming up with PETA to urge the Miami Seaquarium to see the writing on the wall and return the captive orca Lolita to the ocean, where she was seized from her family over four decades ago. More →

Cara Delevingne Raises Awareness For Refugee Girls’ Education In Uganda Jan 20, 2017

British model and actress, Cara Delevingne joined Girl Up, the United Nations Foundation's adolescent girls campaign, this past week on a learning trip to Uganda in support of its partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. More →

Christie Brinkley Helps Shelter Pets On Main Line Animal Rescue Billboards Jan 20, 2017

Main Line Animal Rescue’s billboards along the Pennsylvania Turnpike feature Supermodel Christie Brinkley and her rescue dog, Chester. More →

Darius Rucker Honored With Randy Owen Angels Among Us Award Jan 20, 2017

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital honored Grammy Award-winning country music artist Darius Rucker at the 28th annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Seminar on Saturday, Jan. 14 at The Peabody Memphis. More →

Hasty Pudding Theatricals Announces Octavia Spencer as 2017 Woman of the Year Jan 20, 2017

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces Oscar winning actress, Octavia Spencer as the recipient of its 2017 Woman of the Year Award. More →

Additional Performers Added To Concert For America: Stand Up, Sing Out! Jan 20, 2017

Concert for America: Stand Up, Sing Out! has announced the full cast of artists and creators who will perform at the first concert of the monthly series, taking place today, January 20th, at The Town Hall in New York City at 3:00pm EST. More →