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Amal and George Clooney Receive Second-Ever Elevate Prize Catalyst Award from Elevate Prize Foundation Feb 9, 2022

The Elevate Prize Foundation, together with its founder, Joseph Deitch, named George and Amal Clooney the second-ever recipients of The Elevate Prize Catalyst Award today for their work with the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ), which wages justice through accountability for human rights abuses around the world. More →

Billie Eilish Wants to Save Abused Memphis Zoo Pandas Feb 9, 2022

Billie Eilish has teamed up with international animal protection nonprofit In Defense of Animals and Panda Voices to call for the immediate retirement of giant pandas YaYa and LeLe. More →

Janet Jackson Launches Charity Sale of Vintage Items from Her Personal Collection Feb 8, 2022

It’s “All For You!” On the heels of her record breaking documentary premiere event JANET JACKSON. on Lifetime and A&E and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her first studio album, Janet Jackson (1982) the Queen of Pop, Janet Jackson, has collaborated with luxury reseller The RealReal to open up her vault and extend the life of some of her coveted tour merchandise. More →

Jeryl Prescott Joins "Ignore No More" Sarcoidosis Awareness Campaign Feb 7, 2022

The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR), the leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by sarcoidosis and accelerating research towards a cure, is proud to announce its partnership with actress and sarcoidosis advocate, Jeryl Prescott. More →

Kenny Chesney To Headline 10th Anniversary Mack, Jack and McConaughey Feb 4, 2022

Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M), Austin’s beloved charity event, returns for its tenth year on April 28-29, 2022. More →

Rosanna Scotto and Jim Kerr to Co-Host the 2022 HeartShare Spring Gala Feb 3, 2022

“Forever Family” is the theme of the 2022 HeartShare Spring Gala—Monday, March 21, 7 p.m.—and two long-standing members of the HeartShare family will co-host: Rosanna Scotto, three-time Emmy-winning host of FOX 5’s “Good Day New York,” and Jim Kerr, legendary DJ at Q104.3 and Radio Hall of Fame Inductee. More →

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Appoints Board of Trustees Feb 2, 2022

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has appointed a board of trustees, with Strive Masiyiwa, Baroness Nemat (Minouche) Shafik, Thomas J. Tierney, and Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman joining co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates as members. More →

Stephen Curry, Jennifer Lopez and More Join Michelle Obama as Co-Chairs of When We All Vote Feb 1, 2022

Today, Michelle Obama released a video message announcing five new Co-Chairs joining When We All Vote as the initiative gears up for the 2022 midterm elections. More →

Rachael Ray's Philanthropic Initiatives Hit $1 Million in Support for National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships Jan 31, 2022

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) today recognized Rachael Ray's affiliated philanthropies, including The Rachael Ray Foundation and the Yum-o! organization, for crossing the $1 million threshold of support for NRAEF scholarships that fund students pursuing higher education in the restaurant, hospitality, and foodservice industry. More →

Legends for Charity Honors Erin Andrews With Prestigious Pat Summerall Award Jan 28, 2022

On Thursday, Feb. 10, at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE hotel, an evening celebration is planned to honor the legacy of the late legendary NFL broadcaster Pat Summerall at the Legends for Charity Annual Dinner benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. More →

Celebrity Readers Join Rally To Read 100 Jan 27, 2022

Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) announced today the lineup for its Reading Inspires! Webcast to be held on Read Across America Day, March 2, 2022. More →

The Elders Warn Civilians Will Pay the Price if Diplomacy Fails in Ukraine Crisis Jan 26, 2022

The Elders today warned that innocent civilians will pay the price for political failure if the current tensions over Ukraine continue to escalate, and urged all parties to work in good faith for a peaceful solution through dialogue. More →

NFL Stars Advocate to End Abuse and Human Trafficking During It's a Penalty's Campaign Jan 25, 2022

Today, It’s a Penalty launched its 12th global campaign ahead of Super Bowl LVI, focused on harnessing the power of sport to prevent abuse, exploitation and human trafficking. More →

GLAAD Announces Nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards Jan 24, 2022

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced the nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. More →

Connie Britton Joins the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online as its Newest Reader Jan 21, 2022

Multiple Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and mom Connie Britton knows all too well how busy things can get in the life of a child after school. More →

Trisha Yearwood Raises More Than $36,000 In Support Of The #BettyWhiteChallenge Jan 20, 2022

Earlier this week, Trisha Yearwood went live on talkshoplive and raised more than $36,000 for the #BettyWhiteChallenge on what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday. More →

Presenters Announced For The ADAPT Leadership Awards Jan 19, 2022

The ADAPT Community Network Board of Directors announced today the 2022 presenters for the ADAPT Leadership Awards, which will take place on Thursday, March 10th, 2022, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. More →

Jane Fonda and Bill Nye To Be Honored at Captain Planet Foundation 30th Anniversary Gala Jan 18, 2022

Global non-profit Captain Planet Foundation has announced that Jane Fonda, Bill Nye, and Jerome Foster II are to be recognized for their outstanding work as real-life environmental heroes at the organization’s 30th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in Atlanta. More →

Scleroderma Research Foundation Announces $1.5M Matching Gift in Honor of Bob Saget Jan 17, 2022

The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF)—the country’s first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into scleroderma—announced a $1.5 million dollar matching gift, in the form of a grant to match every donation made in honor of the late Bob Saget, SRF Board member, comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, and philanthropist. More →

Alesha Dixon Calls For the Queen’s Guard’s Caps to Be Made With Faux Bear Fur Jan 14, 2022

Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon, together with PETA UK, has launched a government petition calling on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to replace the bearskins used for the Queen’s Guard’s caps with faux fur. More →

Ali Stroker to be Honored at the ADAPT Leadership Awards Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of ADAPT Community Network Jan 13, 2022

The ADAPT Community Network Board of Directors announced today the 2022 honorees for the ADAPT Leadership Awards, which will take place on Thursday, March 10th, 2022, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. More →

Stephen and Ayesha Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Gives Back $5 Million Into Oakland Community Jan 12, 2022

Eat. Learn. Play., the organization founded by three-time NBA champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry and entrepreneur, host and two-time The New York Times best-selling author Ayesha Curry, is excited to announce the conclusion of a successful ninth annual Christmas with the Currys, where the foundation invested more than $5 million back into the Oakland community this holiday season. More →

Scleroderma Research Foundation Remembers Bob Saget Jan 11, 2022

The Scleroderma Research Foundation is mourning the loss of Bob Saget this week, and has released the following statement about the actor and comedian’s charity legacy: More →

SAG-AFTRA Rememebers Actor and SAG Life Achievement Recipient Sidney Poitier Jan 11, 2022

SAG-AFTRA mourns the loss of SAG Life Achievement Award recipient Sidney Poitier, who died last week at the age of 94. More →

Morris Animal Foundation Remembers Betty White Jan 10, 2022

Morris Animal Foundation is remembering the life and incredible impact of Betty White, President Emeritus, after news of her passing. White devoted her life to improving the lives of animals and was part of the Morris Animal Foundation family for over 50 years, supporting its mission to advance the health of animals around the world. More →

Celebrity Moms, Michelle Obama Star in New PSA Encouraging Americans to Get Vaccinated Dec 23, 2021

The Second City, the world’s premier brand in improvisation and sketch-based comedy entertainment and education, Made to Save, a national grassroots effort to ensure communities hardest hit by the pandemic have access to the COVID-19 vaccines and accurate, timely information and YourMomCares, a kids’ mental health and wellbeing nonprofit, released a new public service announcement featuring former First Lady Michelle Obama and celebrity moms that encourages parents and their children ages five through adulthood to get vaccinated now, particularly as omicron cases are on the rise. More →

UNICEF Ambassadors, Supporters and World Leaders Commemorate 75 years of UNICEF Dec 22, 2021

Presidents, government ministers, senior United Nations leadership, UNICEF Ambassadors, partners, and children and young people gathered at events around the world to commemorate UNICEF’s 75th anniversary last week. More →

Stephen Curry Drops Surprise NFT for Charity Dec 21, 2021

Three-time NBA champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry dropped a surprise, first NFT collection last week, in conjunction with breaking the all-time NBA three-point record during the Golden State Warriors game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. More →

Alyssa Milano Donates Birthday To ERA Coalition Dec 20, 2021

It was Alyssa Milano's birthday on December 19, and the star is asking fans to donate to the ERA Coalition. More →

GLAAD Media Awards Ceremonies To Return In 2022 Dec 17, 2021

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that the GLAAD Media Awards will return to in-person ceremonies in New York City and Los Angeles in 2022 after being virtual in 2020 and 2021. More →