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Food Bank For New York City Serves Up Friendly Competition, Kicking Off 5-Borough Challenge This Holiday Season Dec 3, 2020

Food Bank For New York City, along with longtime partner Bank of America, and media partners HOT 97 and WBLS, has kicked off the 5-Borough Challenge – a social media and crowdfunding initiative to raise money to provide 1 million meals by the end of the year. More →

Lupus Research Alliance 2020 Virtual Fundraising Event Raises $3.1 Million for Science Dec 2, 2020

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA)’s 2020 Virtual Fundraising Event surpassed its goal last week, raising $3.1 million for lupus research programs. More →

Amy Poehler and Meredith Walker Take to the Screen to Emphasize Water Rights are Women's Rights Dec 2, 2020

In a world dominated by the rapid spread of coronavirus, women are the ones most impacted and burdened by the damage inflicted by COVID-19, especially in regions already struggling with access to clean water. More →

Diane Warren Donates Song to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund's Giving Tuesday Fundraising Campaign Dec 1, 2020

The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is collaborating with multi award-winning songwriter and animal rights activist Diane Warren for its upcoming Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, held annually the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, falling this year on December 1. More →

Nautica Continues Partnership with Oceana via Give Change to Make Change Round-Up Program Dec 1, 2020

This season, Nautica continues their partnership with Oceana via its Give Change to Make Change Round-Up Program. More →

David Letterman, Garth Brooks and More Join Habitat for Humanity to Share the Meaning of Home Dec 1, 2020

Across the world, home has taken on a new meaning. Home has become a classroom. A workspace. A studio. A greenhouse. A gym. A playground. A place of solace. The source of our wellbeing. And though the holidays might look a bit different this year, at least we have home. More →

Equality Now To Host First Ever Virtual Global Gala On December 3rd Nov 30, 2020

Equality Now announced today that for the first time ever, its annual Make Equality Reality Gala will go virtual! More →

Presidents, Prime Ministers, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors Celebrate World Children’s Day Nov 30, 2020

Stars and leaders around the world joined children and young people to reimagine a better post-pandemic world on UNICEF's annual World Children’s Day. More →

Eddie Vedder and Friends Raise Over $1.8 million for EB Research Partnership Nov 27, 2020

Last Wednesday, November 18, EB Research Partnership (EBRP) co-founders Jill and Eddie Vedder presented Venture Into Cures, an inspiring virtual event featuring moving stories about individuals and families living with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). More →

David Lynch To Launch "MEDITATE AMERICA" On December 3 Nov 27, 2020

The David Lynch Foundation (DLF) will host a live, virtual benefit concert on Thursday, December 3 featuring headliners including Graham Nash, Elvis Costello, Katy Perry, Hugh Jackman, and Kesha. More →

Stars Celebrate the Media Access Awards Nov 27, 2020

Last week, the Media Access Awards, in partnership with nonprofit disability services provider Easterseals, celebrated the honorees of the 2020 Media Access Awards. This year’s event paid tribute, virtually, to those individuals, series, and films that have redefined on-screen representation for the disability community, while advancing the portrayal and employment of people with disabilities in Hollywood. More →

K9 Partners For Patriots Increases PTSD Awareness With Help From Willie Nelson Nov 26, 2020

To generate greater awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and prevent veteran suicide, K9 Partners for Patriots has produced ‘Too Sick to Pray’, a video featuring Willie Nelson's song of the same title from his Spirit CD, (1996). More →

Russell Westbrook Hosts Thanksgiving Event in South LA Nov 26, 2020

NBA All-Star, Russell Westbrook along with The Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation hosted a Thanksgiving drive through dinner event on Thursday, November 19th at Jesse Owens Park in Los Angeles. More →

Robin Hood And iHeartRadio Present Heroes Of New York Nov 26, 2020

Robin Hood, New York’s largest poverty-fighting organization, and iHeartRadio will join together to air “Heroes of New York” across television and radio stations on Tuesday, December 1 at 7 p.m. EST. More →

Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon Reveal Their Films of Hope for UNHCR Nov 25, 2020

Movie lovers need to look no further for inspiration in these uncertain times as actress and UNHCR Ambassador Kristin Davis along with Sex and the City co-star and activist Cynthia Nixon release their personal film Watchlist today in a new video series from IMDb and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency called ‘Films of Hope’. More →

14th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Virtual Event Brought Celebrities Together To Support Veterans Nov 25, 2020

Stand Up for Heroes (SUFH), New York’s most anticipated night of hope, healing and laughter, returned for its 14th annual celebration as a virtual event to honor our nation’s impacted veterans and their families on November 18th. More →

Ed Asner to Host It’s A Wonderful Life Star-Studded Virtual Table Read and Gala Nov 25, 2020

The holidays will be different this year, but different doesn’t have to mean dull. Ed Asner joins a star-studded team of actors – including Mia Farrow, Carol Kane, Ed Begley Jr., Diedrich Bader, Bill Pullman, Ellie Kemper, Richard Kind, B.D. Wong, and Michael Shannon – for a one-night-only live virtual celebrity table read of the 1946 holiday classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” on Sunday, December 13, 2020, and is available worldwide at 5:00 pm (PT), 7:00PM (CT) and 8:00 PM (ET). More →

Stars Collaborate With Spinal Cord Injury Charity For Advocacy and Fundraising Campaign Nov 24, 2020

Walking with Anthony, the nation’s premiere Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) non-profit foundation known for their charitable celebrity-driven events, is excited to announce a 4-week long virtual #IWALKWITHANTHONY fundraiser kicking off on Thursday, November 19, 2020. More →

Sting Performs For Taste Of Hope Virtual Celebration Nov 24, 2020

The American Cancer Society (ACS) hosted the 15th annual Taste of Hope virtual celebration. More →

Tony the Tiger and Shaquille O'Neal Press Forward with Mission Tiger Goal to Help 1 Million Kids Gain Better Access to Sports Nov 24, 2020

Schools across the nation are facing tremendous financial pressure: A recent DonorsChoose survey of coaches and teachers revealed 70% anticipate a decrease in sports funding, meaning school sports are at risk. More →

Global Down Syndrome Foundation Raises Crucial Awareness At The First Ever Virtual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show Nov 23, 2020

This weekend, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) went virtual for the first time ever and raised over $1.9 million. More →

Lupus Research Alliance Hosting Star-Studded 2020 Virtual Fundraising Event Nov 23, 2020

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is taking the show on-line this year with a preeminent virtual Fundraising Event celebrating extraordinary scientific achievements. More →

Hill Harper Leads $24M Initiative to Address Early Learning Crisis Nov 23, 2020

Hill Harper, star of ABC’s #1 drama “The Good Doctor” and best-selling author, has announced the launch of the Keep Learning Alive campaign which will provide early learning software to up to 400,000 students and 20,000 classrooms facing unprecedented hardship in the midst of the pandemic. More →

HDRF Honors Taraji P. Henson and Jane Pauley at 14th Virtual Annual HOPE Luncheon Nov 20, 2020

On Wednesday, November 11th, the country’s leading non-profit dedicated to advanced depression research, Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF), held its 14th annual HOPE luncheon seminar, virtually. More →

War Child Announces First Virtual Gala: RISE TOGETHER Nov 20, 2020

War Child, a global humanitarian organization, is thrilled to announce RISE TOGETHER, a virtual evening in support of vulnerable war-affected children and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. More →

The Red Cross and Martina McBride Urge Americans to Give Comfort Through Blood Donation Nov 19, 2020

The American Red Cross and country music star Martina McBride have joined together this holiday season to remind folks to take care of one another, sharing comfort and joy with hospitals patients through the gift of blood donation. More →

Matthew McConaughey And Wild Turkey Honor Local Legends Through Annual "With Thanks" Partnership Nov 19, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of our country, everyday heroes stepped up in a significant way to support family, friends, neighbors, and strangers. More →

Aloe Blacc Joins Performance Line-Up for City of Hope’s First-Ever Virtual Holiday Benefit Event Nov 18, 2020

City of Hope announced today that GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc and singer-songwriter and actress Lennon Stella will both perform at its industry groups’ first-ever Holiday Benefit fundraiser on Tuesday, Dec. 1, in support of City of Hope’s mission to ultimately eliminate cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. More →

Children and Young People Join UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors in Conversations for World Children’s Day Nov 18, 2020

Children and young people from around the world will join UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors Ishmael Beah, David Beckham, Orlando Bloom, Millie Bobby Brown and Priyanka Chopra Jonas for virtual conversations in celebration of World Children’s Day. More →

The Humane Society of the United States Raises Over $2 million at To The Rescue! Gala Nov 17, 2020

The Humane Society of the United States hosted its 2020 To the Rescue! gala earlier this evening, raising over 2 million dollars to benefit the organization’s animal rescue efforts. More →