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Kathy Ireland Launches National Pediatric Cancer Foundation's #Team43 Challenge Apr 22, 2020

Supermodel-turned-supermogul Kathy Ireland has kick started the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation’s (NPCF) #Do43 campaign designed to continue shining a critical light on the 43 children diagnosed every day with cancer. More →

Stars Launch UK Version of Save With Stories Initiative Apr 22, 2020

Following the huge success of the US campaign led by actors Jennifer Garner and Amy Adams, Save the Children Ambassador Poppy Delevingne has launched the UK version of Save With Stories to help struggling families in the UK and around the world. More →

Lisa Vanderpump Lobbies Trump for Ban on Wet Markets, Starts Petition Apr 22, 2020

Over 150,000 have signed a Change.org petition started by Lisa Vanderpump and her Vanderpump Dog Foundation to ban global wet markets and illegal slaughterhouses immediately. More →

World Literacy Foundation Announces That Shakira Wins 2020 Global Literacy Award Apr 21, 2020

Tthe World Literacy Foundation is honored to award Shakira for her significant contribution to the improvement of literacy for disadvantaged children around the world. More →

Mike Bloomberg Supports World Central Kitchen to Provide as Many as 1 Million Meals for Healthcare Workers Apr 21, 2020

Bloomberg Philanthropies and World Central Kitchen today announced a partnership to provide fresh daily meals for the 30,000 healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic at NYC Health + Hospitals’ 11 acute care hospitals and five post-acute long-term care facilities across the city’s five boroughs. More →

Celebrities and Musicians Join EARTH DAY LIVE to Spur Climate Action Apr 21, 2020

Starting on April 22nd, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, celebrities will join activists, politicians, and artists for Earth Day Live, a three-day live stream and online mobilization led by youth climate leaders. More →

Ice Cube To Create T-Shirts And Donate Proceeds To Hospitals Fighting Coronavirus Apr 20, 2020

As the country and world continue to come together to fight against COVID-19, Ice Cube announced today the creation of special “Check Yo Self Before You Wreck Yo Self” t-shirts utilizing his famous lyrics as a perfect microcosm for how we all need to act – nobody is immune and we all need to protect each other. More →

One World: Together At Home Announced $127 Million In Commitments To Date Apr 20, 2020

International advocacy organization Global Citizen, together with Lady Gaga, tonight announced $127 million in commitments to date in support of healthcare workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. More →

Filmmaker and Celebrated Actors with Disabilities Team with Easterseals Apr 20, 2020

Easterseals releases new, timely and critically important Public Service Announcements about safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, and encourages all of us to #StayHomeSaveLives. More →

Earth Day 2020 Brings Together An Unprecedented Collection Of Voices Apr 17, 2020

With the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day (April 22) fast approaching, now more than ever we need to connect as a global community united in our fight to protect the health and welfare of the planet and its people. More →

Open Hearts Foundation Establishes Emergency Relief Fund Apr 17, 2020

The Open Hearts Foundation, co-founded by actress/philanthropist Jane Seymour, announced the creation of an Emergency Relief Fund to provide grants to non-profits on the frontlines who are serving women and children during the COVID-19 pandemic. More →

Rihanna, Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z Co-Fund Over $6 Million In COVID-19 Grants Apr 16, 2020

The Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF), Twitter & Square CEO Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall and Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation (SCF) today announced additional joint grants dedicated to supporting COVID-19 rapid response efforts in the United States and across the globe. More →

Stars Partner with Novant Health to Share Important Coronavirus Messages Apr 16, 2020

Novant Health has announced its collaboration with beatboxing legend Doug E Fresh and Grammy-award winning artist Anthony Hamilton to spread important messaging about how to stay safe and healthy during the coronavirus pandemic. More →

Athletes Team Up With VIDSIG To Connect With Fans Dealing With Effects of COVID-19 Apr 16, 2020

Joe Montana, Chris Mullin, Reggie Jackson, Quinn Cook and more are teaming up with VIDSIG.com to surprise twenty lucky fans who are dealing with the effects of COVID-19 and those doctors, nurses or paramedics that are working on the front line in the battle against the coronavirus. More →

Javier Bardem Launches Documentary to Call for Ocean Protection Apr 15, 2020

Last week, Spanish actor and Oscar-winner Javier Bardem and his brother Carlos Bardem are launched a breathtaking environmental documentary about their voyage to Antarctica and the critical need to protect the oceans. More →

Stitcher and Bill Nye cover the facts of COVID-19 in special series of 'Science Rules!' Apr 15, 2020

With help from leading epidemiology experts and top reporters, science TV personality Bill Nye has launched a series of episodes of his popular Stitcher podcast, “Science Rules! with Bill Nye,” dedicated to explaining information on the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19. More →

Mercy For Animals Hosts Voices of Compassion Virtual Concert; Garners Over 150,000 Views Apr 15, 2020

On Saturday and Sunday, Mercy For Animals hosted a virtual concert featuring an inspiring lineup of more than 30 musicians. More →

Rihanna and Jack Dorsey to Fund Grant Supporting Domestic Violence Victims in L.A. Apr 14, 2020

The Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) and Twitter/Square CEO Jack Dorsey today announced a joint grant to the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles to address the current crisis for domestic violence victims in Los Angeles as a result of the COVID-19 “stay at home” order. More →

Edie Falco Urges Mayor de Blasio to Close Risky NYC Live-Animal Markets Apr 14, 2020

As the novel coronavirus — which originated in a market in China where live and dead animals are sold for human consumption — devastates New York City, Honorary PETA Director Edie Falco has sent a letter and video today urging Mayor Bill de Blasio to shut down the more than 80 live-animal markets still operating in the city. More →

Star-Studded Saturday Night Seder Raises $2.35 Million For Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund Apr 14, 2020

“Saturday Night Seder,” the star-studded virtual Passover Seder that premiered Saturday night on YouTube via www.SaturdayNightSeder.com and Buzzfeed’s Tasty YouTube, has raised more than $2,350,000 for the CDC Foundation’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Response Fund, it was announced today. More →

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate Offers Families a Moment of Joy and Connection in Challenging Times Apr 13, 2020

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, today announced a simulcast special to help kids and families around the world feel connected in this time of uncertainty—an extension of the Caring for Each Other initiative that the organization launched last month. More →

Good+Foundation Receives Critical Funding from Bank of America to Support Low-Income Families Apr 13, 2020

This week, Good+ Foundation, a leading nonprofit that works to dismantle multi-generational poverty by pairing donations of goods with innovative services, is humbled to announce a $300,000 commitment from Bank of America to help provide diapers to low-income families in New York City impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. More →

Over 30 Actors, Musicians, and Broadway Stars Unite for Voices of Compassion Virtual Concert Apr 9, 2020

On Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, Mercy For Animals will host a virtual concert featuring an inspiring lineup of more than 30 musicians. More →

Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodgers Foundation, and iHeartMedia Los Angeles Launch COVID-19 Relief Efforts Apr 9, 2020

The Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodgers Foundation, and iHeartMedia Los Angeles announced today that they will be providing critical donations to support local COVID-19 relief efforts that will aim to uplift significantly impacted Angelenos, including our most vulnerable populations and those on the front lines of this crisis. More →

Jay Leno Returns As Master of Ceremonies of 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball Apr 8, 2020

Event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that the 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2020. More →

Prince of Wales Virtually Opens The New NHS Nightingale Hospital Apr 8, 2020

Last week, The Prince of Wales opened the newly built NHS Nightingale Hospital London via video link from his home in Scotland. More →

Young Celebrities Launch #TieABowChallenge Apr 7, 2020

On Monday, March 30, Young Hollywood united to launch the #TieABowChallenge, organized by Key Elements PR. More →

Howie Mandel and talkshoplive Team Up For Save Small Business Campaign Apr 7, 2020

Social retail platform talkshoplive announced that it is launching an ongoing ‘Save Small Business’ campaign and teaming up with Howie Mandel. More →

Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation Awards $250,000 Challenge Grant to Operation Homefront Apr 6, 2020

In furtherance of Bob Hope's unwavering passion for and commitment to our military, the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation announced today they will award an additional $250,000 challenge grant to Operation Homefront to serve military families impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. More →

Women’s eNews Announces the Honorees for its 20th Annual 21 Leaders for the 21st Century Awards Gala Apr 6, 2020

Lori Sokol, Executive Director of Women’s eNews, has announced the Honorees for its 20th annual 21 Leaders for the 21st Century Awards Gala, to take place on October 26 at Club 101 in New York City. The event was previously scheduled for May 4. More →