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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 →

Celebrity Comedians Unite for LAUGH AID Apr 3, 2020

Laughter is healing, and during the COVID-19 public health crisis a renowned group of celebrity comedians, including Ray Romano, Iliza Shlesinger, Howie Mandel, Nikki Glaser, Bill Burr, Marc Maron, Patton Oswalt and many more will be performing April 4, 2020 at 4pm pst (4/4 at 4pm) via a livestream to lift the nation’s spirits as well as to raise money for an emergency relief fund. More →

We The Best Foundation Partners with Direct Relief and simplehuman to Fight COVID-19 Apr 3, 2020

DJ Khaled and Nicole Tuck announce the partnership of their We The Best Foundation with Direct Relief and simplehuman to aid in supplying additional supplies to healthcare workers on the front line in both New York and Miami local hospitals. More →

Hollywood Stars Offer Virtual Experiences for EndCovid-19 Charitybuzz Auction Apr 2, 2020

Ne-Yo, George Lopez, Kenan Thompson, David Blaine, Naomi Campbell, Kristin Chenoweth, Ja Rule and many more stars are offering up exclusive virtual experiences through a Charitybuzz auction to raise funds for EndCovid-19. More →

Jane Fonda and Greenpeace Host Youth-Themed Virtual Fire Drill Friday Rally Apr 2, 2020

In an effort to prioritize the health and well-being of Fire Drill Friday supporters during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA will be taking their climate rallies online and hosting the first Virtual Fire Drill Friday Rally on April 3. More →

Prince Harry and Bon Jovi Release Invictus Games Song Apr 1, 2020

Bon Jovi have released a remarkable version of ‘Unbroken’ featuring the Invictus Games Choir in support of the Invictus Games Foundation. More →

Rihanna and Jay-Z's Foundations Each Donate $1 Million To COVID-19 Response Efforts Apr 1, 2020

The Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) today announced that an additional $1 million in grants towards COVID-19 response efforts will be matched by Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation (SCF). More →

Coronavirus: Jennifer Garner, Amy Adams’ Initiative For Kids Gains Momentum Mar 31, 2020

With nearly 95 percent of America’s schools closed due to coronavirus concerns, actors Jennifer Garner and Amy Adams's newly launched #SAVEWITHSTORIES initiative is gaining momentum and helping the country’s most vulnerable kids continue to learn and get the nutrition they need while they’re home from school. More →

Yoshiki Donates $100,000 To COVID-19 Relief Fund For Music Industry Mar 31, 2020

Japanese rock star Yoshiki has donated $100,000 to the COVID-19 Relief Fund established by the Recording Academy and its charitable foundation MusiCares to help music creators and professionals affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. More →

Bruno Mars Pledges $1 Million To The MGM Resorts Foundation Mar 30, 2020

GRAMMY Award-winning entertainer Bruno Mars, who has been a performer at the Park MGM theater, announced today that he has donated $1 million to the MGM Resorts Foundation to support MGM employees impacted economically by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. More →

Project HOPE Teams up with Ricky Martin and CharityStars to Support Health Workers Mar 27, 2020

Project HOPE has teamed up with global superstar Ricky Martin and the groundbreaking fundraising platform CharityStars for the #HelpfromHome campaign, which is raising funds to support healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States and in at-risk countries. More →

George Harrison's Material World Foundation Donates To Charities During COVID-19 Pandemic Mar 26, 2020

The Material World Foundation, created by George Harrison in 1973, is today donating $500,000 to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund, Save the Children, and Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) charities, which are providing much needed aid and care during this COVID-19 pandemic. More →

Jane Fonda and Greenpeace Launch Virtual Fire Drill Fridays Mar 26, 2020

In an effort to prioritize the health and well-being of Fire Drill Friday supporters during the COVID-19 pandemic, today, Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA have announced that Fire Drill Fridays will continue with full-force virtually. More →

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit the London Ambulance Centre in Croydon Mar 25, 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the London Ambulance Centre in Croydon to meet staff who have been taking NHS 111 calls from the public, and thank them for the vital work they are doing. More →

Make-A-Wish Finds Ways to Bring Hope and Joy During Uncertain Times Mar 24, 2020

Make-A-Wish Foundation chapters nationwide face a record number of wishes waiting to be granted as a result of the recent need to postpone all wishes that involve travel due to the public and medical concerns of COVID-19. More →

TikTok Partners With Arnold Schwarzenegger's After-School All-Stars to Help Families Impacted by COVID-19 Mar 23, 2020

As schools across the country close, one of the greatest challenges facing many parents is how to feed their children. More →

Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation Gives $5 Million To COVID-19 Response Mar 23, 2020

The Clara Lionel Foundation announced today that it has given $5 Million to COVD-19 rapid response efforts in the United States and across the globe. More →

The Elders Call for Global Resolve and Solidarity in Fight Against COVID-19 Mar 20, 2020

The Elders today called on global leaders and citizens alike to root their response to the Covid-19 pandemic in humanitarian principles and solidarity to save lives, defend rights and protect the most vulnerable groups in society. More →

MusiCares Establishes COVID-19 Relief Fund in Response to Unprecedented Music Industry Event Cancellations Mar 20, 2020

The Recording Academy and its affiliated charitable foundation MusiCares have established the COVID-19 Relief Fund to help people in the music industry affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and subsequent cancellation of multiple music events. More →

Alzheimer’s Association Unveils Star-Studded Compilation Album and Video Series Mar 19, 2020

Today the Alzheimer's Association released “Music Moments,” a collection of new recordings and unreleased tracks by award-winning artists honoring the personal, emotional connection between music and life’s most important moments that we would never want to lose to Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. More →

Prince of Wales Attends Dinner in Support of the Australian Bushfires Appeal Mar 19, 2020

The Prince of Wales last week attended a reception and dinner hosted by The Lord Mayor of the City of London and the High Commissioner for Australia, in aid of the Australian bushfire relief and recovery effort. More →

Jennifer Garner & Amy Adams Launch #SAVEWITHSTORIES to Help Kids Learn, Get Nutritious Meals During School Closures Mar 18, 2020

With more than 65 percent of schools closed across America due to the coronavirus outbreak, actors Jennifer Garner and Amy Adams are launching #SAVEWITHSTORIES to benefit Save the Children and Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign to help make sure kids can learn and get the nutrition they need while they’re out of school and every day of the year. More →