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Stars Help Robin Hood And iHeartRadio Celebrate Heroes of New York Dec 9, 2020

Robin Hood, New York’s largest poverty-fighting organization, and iHeartRadio joined together to broadcast Heroes of New York to celebrate the true impact of the extraordinary generosity and selflessness of New Yorkers, featuring innovative and dedicated individuals and organizations who have continued to help our neighbors in need. More →

Ridley Scott Launches Climate Campaign Dec 9, 2020

Sir Ridley Scott last week at Web Summit launched the trailer for GeSI’s Digital with Purpose campaign, a movement aimed at encouraging the global tech community to face up to the “crisis” of climate change. More →

Neil Gaiman Launches New Crowdsourced Animated Film To Help Syrian Refugees Dec 8, 2020

Neil Gaiman – celebrated author and Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency – has joined forces with hundreds of fans and artists to release a new animated version of his poem What You Need To Be Warm. More →

Some of Country Music's Biggest Stars Help Launch We Won't Stop for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Dec 8, 2020

Launched last week, some of the country music industry’s most popular artists are taking to the airwaves and social media to help St. Jude Children's Research Hospital launch its We Won’t Stop movement to support its lifesaving mission: Finding cures. Saving children. More →

The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS: VIRTUAL Hosted on World AIDS Day Dec 7, 2020

On World AIDS Day, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) hosted The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS: VIRTUAL broadcast. More →

Stars Help City of Hope Raise Over $785,000 During Virtual Holiday Benefit Dec 7, 2020

Last week, City of Hope's industry groups presented their first-ever virtual Holiday Benefit fundraiser, which brought in over $785,000 in support of City of Hope’s mission to ultimately eliminate cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. More →

H&M And Billy Porter Team Up With The Trevor Project For $250,000 Donation Drive Dec 4, 2020

This holiday season, H&M and Emmy, Tony & Grammy Award Winning Artist, Billy Porter are partnering to support The Trevor Project, which provides free and confidential crisis counseling to LGBTQ youth. More →

PLAY ON: Celebrating The Power Of Music To Make Change Dec 4, 2020

Hard Rock International, one of the world’s most iconic entertainment and hospitality brands, announced today its platinum-level sponsorship for “PLAY ON: Celebrating the Power of Music to Make Change” (PLAY ON) benefit concert to bring awareness for transformational racial, social and food justice benefiting longtime partner WhyHunger and the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF). More →

USO Spreads Cheer to Military Serving Around the Globe This Holiday Season Dec 3, 2020

Our nation’s military continues to answer the call of service, whether fighting the pandemic, responding to natural disasters or deployed on missions overseas. Over the holidays, the United Service Organization (USO) brings traditions of the season to the hundreds of thousands of these service members and their families around the world. More →

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 →