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Keeping the Promise - 1,000,000 Lives in Care: Celebrating Icons of Dance Dec 6, 2018

In commemoration of World AIDS Day, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest, non-profit HIV/AIDS service organization, partnered with Debbie Allen, to host “Keeping the Promise – 1,000,000 Lives in Care: Celebrating Icons of Dance,” a free, star-studded event, which took place at the historic Apollo Theater on this past Friday, November 30th. More →

Lily Tomlin Wants American Veterinary Medical Association to Protect Greyhounds From Blood Banks Dec 6, 2018

This week, Emmy winner Lily Tomlin sent a letter on PETA's behalf to the heads of the Illinois-based American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) urging them to act in response to PETA’s recent eyewitness exposé of Hemopet, a canine blood bank and sham rescue facility that warehouses approximately 200 greyhounds bred for and discarded by the racing industry. More →

Fifth Annual Balsam Hill Celebrities for Smiles Charity Auction Benefits Operation Smile Dec 5, 2018

The Fifth Annual Balsam Hill Celebrities for Smiles Charity Auction launched at www.celebritiesforsmiles.com. More →

amfAR’s Poker Tournament Brings Celebrities, Professional Poker Players to San Francisco Dec 5, 2018

Robin Wright, Karolina Kurkova, Jay Ellis and Mia Maestro were among the notables who attended amfAR's Inaugural Charity Poker Tournament on Saturday, November 17 at the private residence of Event Chairs Ann and Gordon Getty in San Francisco. More →

Maria Shriver's Women's Alzheimer's Movement Awards Seven Grants Dec 5, 2018

The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM) is proud to announce today that it has awarded seven research grants to leading scientific institutions actively seeking to understand why Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects more women than men. More →

Sightsavers: $105 Million Disease Fund Launched at Nelson Mandela Concert Dec 5, 2018

Leading philanthropists have set up a $105 million fund to help end a disease that has plagued humanity since antiquity. More →

Book Review: Becoming - Michelle Obama Dec 5, 2018

If you are sick and tired of the negativity in the world today, and you want to be reminded that there is still hope and inspiration out there, then Michelle Obama's new book would be a good place to start. More →

Danai Gurira Named Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women Dec 4, 2018

Danai Gurira, one of the stars of hit movies “Black Panther” and “Avengers: Infinity War,” in her role as General Okoye, has been named a Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women, lending her name and dedicating her support to gender equality and women’s rights. More →

North Shore Animal League America's Get Your Rescue On Gala Rocks New York City Dec 4, 2018

North Shore Animal League America, the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, celebrated another year of animal rescue work at its annual Get Your Rescue On Gala on Friday, November 30th at Pier 60 At Chelsea Piers. More →

Danny Pino and Andy Garcia Gather to Honor Los Angeles Firefighters and First Responders Dec 4, 2018

Actor Danny Pino, star of FX Networks “Mayans MC”, is hosting a special Cuban-themed holiday event to benefit the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Foundation on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 7-11 pm at Ceremony Bar in Studio City. More →

Elizabeth Taylor Is Honored On World AIDS Day By Kathy Ireland Dec 4, 2018

A Drawing Media portrait by a 20-year old University of Georgia student, Warrior by Isabelle Sumichrast is announced by Kathy Ireland, Chair, CEO and Chief Designer of kathy ireland Worldwide, from several dozen entries received through an invitation to submit original art depicting legendary actress, humanitarian, philanthropist and HIV/AIDS crusader Dame Elizabeth Taylor. More →

Pat Benatar To Perform At Prostate Cancer Foundation 2018 New York Dinner Dec 4, 2018

Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) hosts the 2018 New York Dinner at the Restaurant Daniel at 60 East 65th Street in New York City on Thursday, December 6th, 2018. More →

GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions — Holiday Edition Dec 3, 2018

MusiCares will benefit from the the GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions — Holiday Edition. More →

More Performers Added To 2019 MusiCares Person Of The Year Event Honoring Dolly Parton Dec 3, 2018

More performers have been added to the 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year event honouring Dolly Parton. More →

The Elders Demand Urgent Climate Action At G20 Summit Dec 3, 2018

Failure by G20 countries to take decisive, long-overdue action to cut emissions and end fossil fuel subsidies would be a global betrayal that threatens irreversible climate catastrophe, The Elders warned today. More →

Children's Defense Fund To Host 2018 Beat The Odds Awards Dec 3, 2018

Children's Defense Fund-California (CDF-CA) will host its 28th annual Beat the Odds ceremony on December 6, 2018 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. More →

Judith Hill's Star-Studded Golden Child Show To Benefit GO Campaign Dec 3, 2018

On Wednesday, December 5th, stars from music, television, film and fashion will enjoy a very special performance of the soul & funk infused cirque style ballet “Golden Child.” More →

Black Panther's Winston Duke Supports American Diabetes Association Nov 30, 2018

More than 30 million Americans are living with diabetes and 84 million are at risk, totaling nearly half of the U.S. adult population. The numbers alone are staggering, yet diabetes continues to be misunderstood and often disregarded. More →

Your Chance To Meet Dolly Parton and Be Her VIP Guest at Dollywood Nov 30, 2018

Here’s your chance to meet Dolly Parton and be her VIP guest at Dollywood – and all you have to do is donate to charity. More →

Better World Awards Honors Jean Shafiroff, Harry Benson and More Nov 30, 2018

The Eighth Annual Better World Awards, themed Roc4Humanity, and benefitting Wells of Life was held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at The Loeb Boathouse where it recognized outstanding humanitarians who have made the world a better place. More →

Help Ringo Starr Support The George Harrison Fund For UNICEF Nov 30, 2018

This giving season, Sir Ringo Starr is asking UNICEF supporters to join him in supporting the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF. More →

ICAP To Host 26th Annual Charity Day Nov 29, 2018

ICAP, part of TP ICAP group, the world’s largest interdealer broker, is pleased to announce that its 26th annual global Charity Day will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. More →

Your Chance To Grab Lunch With Karlie Kloss and Customize Your Own Mustang Nov 29, 2018

Here’s your chance to grab lunch with Karlie Kloss and customize your very own Ford Mustang – and all you have to do is donate to charity. More →

Maysa Shares Her Powerhouse Vocals To Support March of Dimes, Prematurity Awareness Month Nov 29, 2018

In an effort to raise public awareness of the 1999 premature birth of her son, Jazz, and the support she received from March Of Dimes, Grammy-nominated recording artist Maysa is releasing a powerfully honest and intimate single, You Are Not Alone, in conjunction with Prematurity Awareness Month (November). More →

George W. Bush To Receive The 2019 Lincoln Leadership Prize Nov 29, 2018

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation (ALPLF) will award its prestigious Lincoln Leadership Prize to 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush. More →

Lucy Liu To Feature In Singapore Art Exhibition Co-Presented By The Ryan Foundation Nov 29, 2018

The Ryan Foundation, a private non-profit arts organisation started by lawyer and art collector Ryan Su, is proud to kick off Singapore’s art calendar in 2019 with Unhomed Belongings — Singapore’s first major art exhibition featuring award-winning Hollywood actress and artist Lucy Liu (USA) and Jurors’ Choice Award recipient Shubigi Rao (Singapore). More →

Camila Cabello Named New Ambassador For Save the Children Nov 28, 2018

Save the Children has announced that chart-topping singer-songwriter Camila Cabello is joining the global humanitarian organization as an Ambassador. More →

Your Chance To Grab Pizza And Escape With Jennifer Lawrence Nov 28, 2018

Here’s your chance to grab pizza and escape with Jennifer Lawrence in NYC, and all you have to do is donate to charity. More →

Celebrity Friends Give Habitat a Lift on Giving Tuesday Nov 28, 2018

A fitness popstar. A Grammy-award winning country music icon. An award-winning actress. And twin brothers who have built an empire in entertainment, construction and real estate, but who always make time to give back. Those are a few of the world-renowned celebrities who lent their time, voices and energy to give Habitat For Humanity a lift this Giving Tuesday. More →

The Elders Encourage Full Implementation Of Colombian Peace Deal Nov 28, 2018

The Elders have written to the President of Colombia, Ivan Duque, to welcome his commitment to the peace agreement signed by his predecessor Jose Manuel Santos and to encourage its full implementation to further the causes of peace and reconciliation. More →