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Anne Hathaway Named UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Jun 15, 2016

UN Women, the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, today announced the appointment of American award-winning actor Anne Hathaway as global Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Drew Brees Hosts 2nd Annual Topgolf Challenge Jun 15, 2016

Austin native and New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees returned home to host his second annual Brees Topgolf Challenge on June 12. More →

Jeff Daniels Honored At 11th Annual Stella By Starlight Benefit Gala Jun 15, 2016

The Stella Adler Studio of Acting hosted the 11th Annual Stella by Starlight Benefit Gala this week at The Prince George Ballroom in New York City. More →

Carrie Underwood Donates To Girls Youth Sports Teams Jun 15, 2016

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and CALIA by Carrie Underwood, a fitness and lifestyle brand created in partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods and GRAMMY Award winner Carrie Underwood, have announced plans to donate $500,000 in Sports Matter grants to girls youth sports teams across the country. More →

Rob Riggle Headlines KVC Hero Luncheon For Charity Jun 15, 2016

Coach Bill Self of the University of Kansas men’s basketball program and actor/comedian Rob Riggle will headline KVC Health Systems’ fifth annual KVC HERO LUNCHEON taking place June 16 at the Olathe Conference Center at the Embassy Suites in Olathe, Kan. More →

America's Largest Prison Break To Free Women Trapped By Domestic Violence Jun 15, 2016

Today, Allstate Foundation Purple Purse launched #FreetoWalk, an awareness and fundraising campaign to call attention to the barriers that keep women trapped in abusive relationships. More →

Stars Attend Movement For Change Gala Jun 15, 2016

Over the weekend, Walking with Anthony and The First Step Foundation hosted the Movement for Change Gala at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. More →

Paul McCartney Experience Package Benefits MusiCares Jun 14, 2016

The latest GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions is offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience with multi-GRAMMY-winning artist Paul McCartney. More →

Beyonce Fans, BeyGOOD Support Flint, Inspire Volunteers Across North America Jun 14, 2016

Today Parkwood Entertainment, the entertainment and management company founded by Beyoncé, presented United Way of Genesee County with a generous donation of $82,234. to support residents of Flint, as they continue to feel the impacts of the water crisis. More →

Ted Turner Receives Forbes 400 Lifetime Achievement Award For Philanthropy Jun 14, 2016

Last week, Forbes awarded its Forbes 400 Lifetime Achievement Award for Philanthropy to United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner in recognition of his unprecedented philanthropy and his dedication to building a better world. More →

Elton John And Desmond Tutu Pen Op-Ed On Making AIDS History Jun 14, 2016

Elton John and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu penned an op-ed published on CNN.com about the United Nations’ 2016 High Level Meeting on Ending AIDS to be held this month. More →

Martina McBride Bands Against Cancer Jun 14, 2016

Award-winning country superstar Martina McBride has released her 13th studio album, RECKLESS, and also teamed up with Band Against Cancer, the Sarah Cannon Tour. More →

Gloria Steinem Looks At Gender-Based Violence In El Salvador Jun 14, 2016

Gloria Steinem, in a new episode of the Viceland TV series “WOMAN” to be broadcast on 14 June (10pm ET/9pm CT), takes an unflinching look at gender-based violence in El Salvador, the country with the highest murder rate in the world. More →

(RED) And Teespring Launch T-Shirt With Mario Batali And Action Bronson Jun 13, 2016

This week, (RED) and Teespring unveiled their limited edition t-shirt designed by world-renowned chef Mario Batali and rap superstar Action Bronson. More →

Stars Attend amfAR's 7th Annual Inspiration Gala New York Jun 13, 2016

Leonardo DiCaprio, Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Derulo, Zayn Malik, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Zac Posen, Michel Sidibé, Kelly Osbourne, Victoria Justice, and amfAR Chairman of the Board Kenneth Cole were among those who gathered at Skylight at Moynihan Station last week to support amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, at the seventh annual Inspiration Gala New York. More →

Supermodel Niki Taylor Helps Celebrate World Blood Donor Day Jun 13, 2016

On June 14, the American Red Cross, in partnership with Nexcare Bandages and supermodel Niki Taylor, will celebrate World Blood Donor Day to raise awareness about the ongoing need for blood and platelets. More →

George Takei Receives Honorary Doctorate At Cal State LA Commencement Jun 13, 2016

George H. Takei, the highly accomplished actor and tireless champion for the arts and social justice, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Friday during Cal State LA’s Commencement. More →

Barbara Bush Foundation Hosts National Celebration of Reading Jun 13, 2016

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy hosted a National Celebration of Reading at the Library of Congress last week. More →

The Humane Society Of The United States Pays Tribute To Christina Grimmie Jun 13, 2016

In response to the horrific death of Christina Grimmie, The Humane Society of the United States issued the following statement:

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Jessica And Jerry Seinfeld Host GOOD+ Foundation 2016 Bash Jun 10, 2016

Last night Jessica and Jerry Seinfeld hosted New York City’s biggest family charity event, GOOD+ Foundation's 2016 Bash at Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink in Central Park. More →

Alan Cumming Is Not A Dairy Queen Jun 10, 2016

This year, PETA will take its outreach campaign promoting vegan eating to gay-pride events across the UK. More →

Woody Guthrie Prize To Honor Kris Kristofferson Jun 10, 2016

An award that honors those who embody the spirit of legendary folk singer/songwriter Woody Guthrie will be presented to American musician and actor Kris Kristofferson during an event on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa’s Brady Arts District. More →

Melky Jean Presents 9th Annual Geminis Give Back Jun 10, 2016

The Carma Foundation will host the 9th Annual Geminis Give Back Event on June 12 honoring Socialite, Yogi and Humanitarian Vanessa Bronfman, Businesswoman and Philanthropist Olivia Gaynor-Long, WNBA Super Star Nadine Dormond, Businesswoman and Philanthropist Claudinette Jean, and GrassROOTS Community Foundation’s Janice Johnson Dias PhD. More →

Ed Asner To Host Poker Tournament And Celebrity Casino Night For Autism Speaks Jun 10, 2016

Ed Asner and Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, presents the 4th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament and Celebrity Casino Night on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 5:00 PM, on the 30th Floor of the USC Tower Steelcase WorkLife Center/City View Penthouse in Downtown Los Angeles (1150 South Olive St). More →

Jimmy Carter To Join Bill Clinton At CGI America Meeting Jun 10, 2016

On June 12-14, President Bill Clinton will host the sixth annual Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, convening nearly 1,000 participants from across sectors to develop and implement Commitments to Action – new, specific, and measurable plans and projects – to encourage continued economic growth, support long-term competitiveness, and increase social mobility in the United States.

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Kenneth Cole Named As UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Jun 9, 2016

The Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) today appointed the Chair of the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) and leading fashion designer Kenneth Cole as a UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Stars Take Part In 2016 Hollywood For Habitat For Humanity Build Jun 9, 2016

Last weekend, Habitat For Humanity of Greater Los Angeles brought together more than 400 volunteers to revitalize a neighborhood in the City of Inglewood during the 2016 Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity Build featuring the Entertainment Industry Build on June 3rd, 2016 and Power Women, Power Tools on Jun 4th, 2016. More →

Sir Roger Moore Urges Public To Stay Away From Parks With Captive Orcas Jun 9, 2016

Sir Roger Moore has a message for summer tourists: don’t go to Loro Parque or other parks which hold orcas captive. More →

Common And The National Park Foundation Bring New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park To Chicago Jun 9, 2016

On June 11, 2016, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation will partner with Common to host the second event in the organizations’ Park Exchange Series, bringing the musical experience of New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park to Chicago. More →

Annie Lennox Joins Global Leaders To Fights HIV/AIDS Jun 9, 2016

On Monday (June 6), celebrity philanthropist Annie Lennox joined more than 30 mayors and health officials from around the world to discuss a new Fast-Track Cities Initiative aimed to end HIV/AIDS on a city-by-city level by 2030. More →