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Jon Stewart Joins Wounded Warrior Project Toxic Exposure Discussion Jun 19, 2020

During a recent Washington Post Live event, hosted by columnist David Ignatius, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Government Affairs Director Derek Fronabarger joined toxic exposure activist and comedian Jon Stewart to discuss toxic exposure, burn pits, and the challenges that ill and injured veterans face when it comes to receiving treatment. More →

Vanessa Williams To Appear On An All-New Stars In The House To Benefit The NAACP Legal Defense Fund Jun 19, 2020

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that stage and screen favorite Vanessa Williams will join them LIVE on “Stars In The House” on Wednesday, June 24th at 8 PM ET on the Stars In The House YouTube channel and on starsinthehouse.com. More →

Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA To Host Special Pride and Uprisings Fireside Fire Drill Jun 18, 2020

This week, Jane Fonda will be joined by celebrated actor, writer, model and social activist Indya Moore and activist and blogger Billie Lee for a discussion on the intersectionality of social justice movements, the roots of Pride, police brutality, and how our collective fights for justice must strengthen one another. More →

Race To Erase MS Partners With Charitybuzz To Auction Off One-Of-A-Kind Experiences Jun 18, 2020

Race to Erase MS and Charitybuzz have launched a virtual auction offering exclusive experiences in support of groundbreaking MS research. More →

ROCK THE VOTE Democracy Summer Kick-Off Concert with Katy Perry, Black Eyed Peas and More Jun 17, 2020

A powerhouse lineup of artists, activists, influencers and elected officials will kick off Democracy Summer 2020, the effort led by Rock the Vote in partnership with Voto Latino Foundation, When We All Vote, March For Our Lives and many more, to register and mobilize 200,000 new voters over the summer, at a virtual event on Thursday, June 18th. More →

Your Chance To Enjoy a Virtual Happy Hour With George Strait Jun 16, 2020

Here’s your chance to meet George Strait over video chat and enjoy the drink of your choice with the King of Country. More →

More Stars Join Concert for Love & Acceptance Jun 15, 2020

The Academy of Country Music’s charitable arm ACM Lifting Lives, CMT, GLAAD, and country music star and philanthropist Ty Herndon today announced new appearances and performances for the upcoming 2020 Concert for Love and Acceptance, set to take place as an online event amid the ongoing COVID19 crisis. More →

World’s Largest Lesson Live Encouraging Teens to Reimagine the World Post-COVID Jun 12, 2020

World’s Largest Lesson, in partnership with UNICEF and with the support of UNESCO, today announces World’s Largest Lesson Live. More →

Your Chance To Celebrate Ringo Starr's 80th Birthday Jun 11, 2020

Here’s your chance to celebrate Ringo Starr's 80th birthday with him virtually. More →

The Prince of Wales Thanks Teachers and Schools Jun 11, 2020

The Prince of Wales has shared a thank you message to those involved with the education charity Teach First, for all they are doing to support schools, teachers and pupils during the current pandemic. More →

Sugar Ray Lead Vocalist Mark McGrath to Host Virtual Concert Jun 10, 2020

Capitol Outdoor Media and its partner, Smart City Media, are “Bringing Music to Our Streets” today, Wednesday, June 10, by streaming a virtual concert featuring COVID-19 first responders. More →

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Announces Virtual Summer Concert Event Jun 10, 2020

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital today announced details for the 2020 St. Jude JAM presented by Delta Dental of Tennessee and InnerWorkings. More →

Sam Waterston and Oceana Demand Plastic-Free Choices Jun 9, 2020

Oceana has released a Public Service Announcement (PSA) starring actor and Oceana Board Member Sam Waterston about the dangers of ocean plastic pollution and the need for companies to give consumers with plastic-free choices. More →

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Thank Volunteers Jun 8, 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have marked Volunteers’ Week by speaking to volunteers in different parts of the country to thank them for the support that they provide to their communities. More →

Bill Maher’s New Rule: Stop Torturing Monkeys Jun 8, 2020

“New rule: Stop torturing monkeys. You heard me,” begins Bill Maher in a new PETA video, shot amid the COVID-19 pandemic, that takes aim at government-funded “psychology experiments” on monkeys. More →

Prince of Wales Celebrates the National Garden Scheme's Virtual Garden Visits Jun 5, 2020

The Prince of Wales has shared a message of congratulations and support to the National Garden Scheme as they adapt to continue their charitable work virtually. More →

Gillian Anderson Calls for Controversial Thai Zoo to Shut Down Jun 5, 2020

Just weeks after a fire broke out at the Pata Zoo in Bangkok, Thailand, actor Gillian Anderson has sent the zoo’s owner a letter on behalf of PETA Asia asking him to close the exotic-animal menagerie in the Pata Department Store and send the animals to reputable sanctuaries. More →

Brian Cox: You Can Choose Your Family — Adopt A Pet Jun 4, 2020

Golden Globe winner Brian Cox — who plays the head of one of TV’s most dysfunctional families in Succession — appears in a new PETA ad declaring, “For the Family You Can Choose. Adopt. Spay. Neuter.” More →

Unsung Heroes Thanked by The Duchess of Cornwall Jun 4, 2020

The Duchess of Cornwall has sent a message of thanks and support to volunteers across the country at the start of Volunteers’ Week. More →

ACM Lifting Lives, CMT, GLAAD and Ty Herndon Announce Partnership on 2020 Concert For Love and Acceptance Jun 3, 2020

The Academy of Country Music’s charitable arm ACM Lifting Lives, CMT, GLAAD and country music star and philanthropist Ty Herndon today announced Tuesday, June 30, as the date for the 2020 Concert for Love and Acceptance, set to take place as an online event amid the ongoing COVID19 crisis. More →

The Michael J. Fox Foundation Collaborates with ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Jun 3, 2020

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) announced that Bill Rasmussen has joined its team to help speed a cure for Parkinson’s disease. More →

Stars to Play Virtual Benefit Concert for Newly Launched All in WA Fund Jun 2, 2020

Key nonprofits, community leaders, businesses and philanthropies across the state today joined together to launch All In WA, a coordinated, statewide relief effort that will support workers and families who have been acutely affected by the COVID-19 crisis. More →

Star Trek: Voyager' Cast Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Reunion Benefiting The Actors Fund Jun 2, 2020

Last week, the cast of “Star Trek: Voyager” reunited LIVE on “Stars In The House” on the Stars In The House YouTube channel and on starsinthehouse.com. More →

Gru and the Minions PSA from the WHO, UN Foundation and Illumination Jun 1, 2020

The World Health Organization, the United Nations Foundation and Illumination have partnered to launch a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that reinforces safe and healthy practices during these challenging times, featuring Illumination’s globally beloved Gru and the Minions. More →

Alicia Silverstone Narrates New Investigation From Mercy For Animals Jun 1, 2020

Mercy For Animals has released a new undercover investigation narrated by actress Alicia Silverstone. More →

Legendary Athletes, Save the Children Team Up to #SAVEWITHSPORTS May 29, 2020

Save the Children has teamed up with some of the world’s greatest athletes and sports legends to give kids inspiring ways to stay active while they are home from school and unable to play the sports they love with the launch of #SAVEWITHSPORTS. More →

SongAid Benefits WhyHunger's Rapid Response Fund May 29, 2020

The music and technology industries have joined forces to launch SongAid, an ongoing effort to fight the global hunger crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. More →

Stars Honor Young Change-Makers Across Illinois With WE Celebrate: Class of 2020 May 28, 2020

Last week, the WE organization honored Illinois students during WE Celebrate: Class of 2020, a year-end celebration for thousands of students across the state to commemorate the positive local and global actions they’ve taken throughout the school year. More →

The Lumineers Colorado Gives Back Live Stream Event Raises Over $600,000 May 28, 2020

Internationally acclaimed Denver band The Lumineers have tallied over $600,000 in donations thus far resulting from their recent “Colorado Gives Back” live stream concert to benefit restaurant and music industry workers impacted by COVID-19. More →

Star-Studded Dungeons and Dragons Event Aims to Raise Money for Red Nose Day Charity May 27, 2020

People all over the world continue to stay safe by staying home, but that doesn’t mean the adventuring has to stop. Dungeons & Dragons is more popular than ever because it allows people to weave compelling stories together even when they’re physically apart through online videoconferencing. More →