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The Trevor Project Honors Janelle Monáe with Annual Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award Sep 27, 2022

The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, announced Janelle Monae (they/them or she/her pronouns) as the recipient of its 2022 Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award, which recognizes influential public figures for their unwavering commitment to LGBTQ mental health awareness. More →

NRDC Honors Anna Scott Carter at “Night of Comedy” Benefit Hosted by Seth Meyers Sep 26, 2022

Last week, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) hosted its annual New York fundraising comedy event, “Night of Comedy”, at Casa Cipriani New York. More →

Malala Yousafzai Receives The Elevate Prize Catalyst Award for Advocacy in Afghanistan Sep 26, 2022

The Elevate Prize Foundation announced Malala Yousafzai as this year’s recipient of The Elevate Prize Catalyst Award in recognition of her long-standing advocacy for girls’ education, including through her work with Malala Fund, the non-profit she co-founded with her father to champion every girl’s right to 12 years of free, safe, quality education. More →

Pride and Less Prejudice Holds #BannedTogether Auction to Send LGBTQ+ Books to Elementary Schools Sep 23, 2022

From September 22nd to September 25th, non-profit organization Pride and Less Prejudice (PLP) will hold its second annual #BannedTogether virtual auction to raise $10,000 to send 800 LGBTQ-inclusive books to elementary schools across the U.S. and Canada. More →

Sir Lewis Hamilton Backs UNHCR’s Campaign on Refugee Education Sep 23, 2022

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton is backing calls for all refugee children and youth to be given access to a full quality education, as a new report from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, reveals the urgent need for more international support for refugee students. More →

WIF (Women in Film, Los Angeles) Announces 2022 Honorees Sep 23, 2022

WIF (Women In Film, Los Angeles) has announced the honorees for the 2022 WIF Honors that will be held on Thursday, October 27 at The Beverly Hilton. More →

NAMI-NYC'S 2022 "Seeds of Hope" Gala to Feature Special Guest Busy Philipps Sep 22, 2022

NAMI-NYC (local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness) today announced that New York Times bestselling author, actress, and activist, Busy Philipps, will be the special guest at its 40th-anniversary fundraising gala, “Seeds of Hope: Families Helping Families,” on Monday, October 3 at Capitale (130 Bowery). Philipps, a recent New York resident and host of her widely popular podcast, Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best, will join executive director Matt Kudish onstage for a candid conversation about her own mental health journey. More →

John Legend To Perform at 36th Carousel of Hope Ball Sep 22, 2022

Event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, and multi-platinum singer-songwriter John Legend will perform at the 36th Carousel of Hope Ball, presented by Dexcom on Saturday, October 8 at The Beverly Hilton hotel. More →

Ken Jeong Named First Celebrity Ambassador For Sunrise Association Sep 21, 2022

Sunrise Association kicks off Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month with the announcement of actor Ken Jeong as its first-ever celebrity ambassador in the mission to bring the magic of childhood back to children with cancer and their siblings. More →

The Prostate Cancer Foundation’s 2022 Annual Gala in the Hamptons Sep 21, 2022

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) 22nd Annual Gala in the Hamptons took place at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, NY. The summer benefit supported the Annual PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament and celebrated the millions raised and achievements made in the past 29 years through PCF. More →

Jason Alexander and American Nurses Association Encourage People Across the Country to Get their Flu Shot Sep 20, 2022

Today, the American Nurses Association (ANA) in collaboration with Sanofi and actor Jason Alexander have launched the Not Today, Flu national flu vaccination campaign. More →

Luke Bryan Goes Back to His Roots to Support Pig Farmers Sep 20, 2022

As part of its ongoing effort to dispel common misconceptions about modern pig farming, the National Pork Board is teaming up with country music superstar and five-time Entertainer of the Year winner, Luke Bryan. More →

Colin Farrell, Sheryl Lee Ralph & Charlize Theron Honored at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS Sep 19, 2022

On September 15, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) honored Charlize Theron, Colin Farrell and Sheryl Lee Ralph with the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS fundraising gala. More →

Hudson River Park Friends To Host 2022 Gala Sep 19, 2022

Hudson River Park Friends will host their annual Hudson River Park Friends Gala to celebrate their blue and green oasis and show their appreciation for everything that it has provided the millions of New Yorkers over the past year. More →

Tony Robbins And Feeding America Partnership Surpasses 900 Million Meals Provided Through 1 Billion Meals Campaign Sep 19, 2022

Entrepreneur Tony Robbins, a bestselling author, philanthropist and the world’s #1 life and business strategist, together with Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States, today announced that they are closer than ever to their multi-year goal of helping provide 1 billion meals to people experiencing food insecurity. More →

Latino Victory Project's Vote Like a Madre Campaign Returns with $5 Million Mobilization Investment Sep 16, 2022

Today, Latino Victory Project is launching its 2022 Vote Like a Madre campaign, a $5 million voter mobilization investment, featuring Latina artists, celebrities and influencers, including: Eva Longoria, America Ferrera, Lin-Manuel Miranda and his mother Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda, Jessica Alba, Rosario Dawson, Rosie Perez, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Ariana DeBose, Angélica María, Angélica Vale, Gloria Calderón Kellet, Chef Lorena Garcia, Carolina Sandoval, Danna Garcia, Cyn Santana among other Latina leaders. More →

Siblings Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Ashley Williams and Jay Williams to Host Fifth Annual Dance Party To End ALZ Sep 16, 2022

Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Ashley Williams and Jay Williams will host the fifth annual star-studded ‘Dance Party to End ALZ’ in Nashville at the Wildhorse Saloon on Sunday, November 13. More →

Oceana’s New York Gala Raises Over $1.6 Million to Protect and Restore the Oceans Sep 15, 2022

On Tuesday, September 13, distinguished business, philanthropic, and cultural leaders gathered at Rockefeller Center’s Rainbow Room for Oceana's annual New York Gala to celebrate and support the organization’s mission to restore the health and abundance of the world’s oceans. More →

MPTF Held 16th Annual 'Evening Before' Fundraising Event Sep 15, 2022

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Sunday, September 11th, where the entertainment industry came together for MPTF's 16th annual “Evening Before” benefit. $3 million was raised to support the 100 year-old charity — a stunning record for the event. More →

Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney Share Their Colonoscopy Videos To Encourage People To LEAD FROM BEHIND Sep 14, 2022

Brooks Bell and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance (the Alliance) announced today the launch of ‘LEAD FROM BEHIND’ with help from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. More →

14 Years Of The Artists For Peace And Justice Gala Commemorated During Toronto Film Festival Sep 14, 2022

Co-chairs Natasha Koifman and Suzanne Boyd hosted the 14th annual Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) Festival Gala, an intimate evening raising over $725,000 for education in Haiti. More →

JoJo Siwa to be Honored with Gamechanger Award at GLSEN Respect Awards Los Angeles Sep 13, 2022

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ+ youth, is excited to announce that JoJo Siwa will be honored with the Gamechanger Award at the 2022 GLSEN Respect Los Angeles on Friday, October 14th at the Beverly Wilshire. More →

Stars To Perform At 16th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Sep 12, 2022

Stand Up for Heroes (SUFH), New York’s highly anticipated night of hope, healing and laughter, presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), returns for its 16th annual celebration to honor our nation’s impacted veterans and their families, and to kick off the 2022 NYCF on November 7, at 8:00 p.m. ET at David Geffen Hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. More →

Colin Farrell to Join Charlize Theron and Sheryl Lee Ralph at Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS Sep 7, 2022

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) today announced award-winning actor Colin Farrell will be honored at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS fundraising gala on September 15, 2022, joining previously announced honorees Charlize Theron and Sheryl Lee Ralph. More →

Farm Aid 2022 Festival Is Sold Out Sep 6, 2022

Farm Aid announced today that its Sept. 24 music, food and farm festival is sold out, offering fans several options to enjoy Farm Aid performances from home, including Circle Network, SiriusXM and FarmAid.org. More →

Farrah Fawcett Foundation Announces Star-Studded Tex-Mex Fiesta Benefit Sep 5, 2022

The Farrah Fawcett Foundation (FFF) recently announced that this year’s 4th biennial Tex-Mex Fiesta benefit will be held in Dallas at The Rustic on October 20, 2022, benefitting the American Cancer Society and Stand Up To Cancer. More →

NRDC to Honor Anna Scott Carter at New York Night of Comedy Benefit 2022 Sep 2, 2022

NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) will host its fifth fundraising event, “Night of Comedy” in New York presented in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery. More →

Ashton Kutcher Partners With Peloton To Run NYC Marathon To Raise Funds To End Child Abuse Sep 1, 2022

Ashton Kutcher, co-founder of THORN, is partnering with Peloton to train for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon. More →

Ann Liguori Foundation 24th Annual Charity Golf Classic Benefiting Cancer Research and Care Aug 31, 2022

Sports Broadcasting trailblazer and award-winning Talk Show Host Ann Liguori will be hosting her 24th Annual Ann Liguori Foundation (ALF) Charity Golf Classic on Thursday, September 22nd, 2022, at the Maidstone Club in East Hampton, N.Y. More →

Lilly Singh Supports Gender Parity In Leadership With First Strides Initiative Aug 30, 2022

Women’s Equality Day honors the anniversary of women’s right to vote – a major milestone on the journey towards equal rights for women. As we celebrate the many bold, trailblazing women of the past and deepen the brand’s commitment to the next generation of groundbreaking female leaders, Johnnie Walker proudly launches the next phase of its ‘First Strides’ initiative to help close the gender gap in leadership. More →