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Usher To Host Third Annual World Leadership Conference   May 16, 2012

  • Usher's New Look Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Usher's charity work and causes

Usher’s New Look Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Usher Raymond IV, will host the third annual World Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia at Emory University from June 19-22, 2012.

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Richard Branson Announces Winners At Charity Summit   May 16, 2012

  • Richard Branson's charity work and causes
  • Virgin Unite's celebrity supporters
  • Jamie Oliver's charity work and causes

From more than 500 inspirational entries, Sir Richard Branson and his non profit foundation Virgin Unite have announced that the global winner of the 2012 ‘Screw Business As Usual’ competition is Raise5, a new fundraising platform that creatively uses free time and talents to raise money for charity.

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Dalai Lama Donates Prize Money To Save The Children   May 16, 2012

  • Dalai Lama's charity work and causes
  • Save the Children's celebrity supporters

The Dalai Lama is to donate the bulk of his Templeton Prize money to Save the Children.

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Highlander Stars Wants You To Take Photos Of Your Favorite Celebs For Charity   May 15, 2012

  • Adrian Paul's charity work and causes
  • The PEACE Fund's celebrity supporters
  • Billy Zane's charity work and causes
  • Catherine Oxenberg's charity work and causes

Fans of The Highlander’s Adrian Paul will be excited that the star and his charity, The PEACE Fund, have recently launched a new fundraising initiative called “Celebs4kids”

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David Cameron To Chair United Nations Panel On Millennium Development Goals   May 11, 2012

  • Oxfam's celebrity supporters
  • David Cameron's charity work and causes

Oxfam has welcomed the appointment of British prime minister David Cameron as joint chair of the United Nations panel that will recommend what should replace the Millennium Development Goals after they expire in 2015.

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Spend A Day With Lady Gaga On Tour For Charity   May 10, 2012

  • Lady Gaga's charity work and causes
  • Sean Penn's charity work and causes
  • J/P Haitian Relief Organization's celebrity supporters
  • Artists for Peace and Justice's celebrity supporters
  • Petra Nemcova's charity work and causes

Ever dreamed of being a pop star? Touring the country? Performing for sold-out arenas? Here is your chance to experience the tour of international sensation Lady Gaga!

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Exclusive: Young People From Usher's New Look Foundation Have Their Say   May 9, 2012

  • Usher's charity work and causes
  • Usher's New Look Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Bill Clinton's charity work and causes

In 1999, superstar Usher established the Usher’s New Look Foundation to empower young people from under-served communities around the world. LookToTheStars.org is proud to share some of the stories of the kids he has helped.

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Sandra Bullock To Be Honored For Charity Donations   May 8, 2012

  • Sandra Bullock's charity work and causes
  • Red Cross's celebrity supporters
  • Doctors Without Borders's celebrity supporters

Oscar winning actress Sandra Bullock is to be honored for her charitable donations to Warren Eason Charter High School which was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

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Kristin Davis Supports Oxfam Mother's Day Campaign   May 7, 2012

  • Oxfam's celebrity supporters
  • Kristin Davis's charity work and causes

International relief and development organization Oxfam America is teaming up with Kristin Davis this Mother’s Day to show appreciation of moms in our lives by giving back to others with a gift from Oxfam America Unwrapped.

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Jennifer Connelly Named As Save The Children Ambassador   May 7, 2012

  • Jennifer Connelly's charity work and causes
  • Save the Children's celebrity supporters
  • Mario Batali's charity work and causes

Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Connelly is joining Save the Children as an Artist Ambassador to advocate for children in need in the United States and around the world, the global humanitarian agency announced at its fourth biennial Celebration of Hope charity event in Greenwich, Conn.

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Sean Penn's Haitian Charity Work To Be Recognized At Cannes   May 4, 2012

  • Giorgio Armani's charity work and causes
  • Sean Penn's charity work and causes
  • J/P Haitian Relief Organization's celebrity supporters
  • Artists for Peace and Justice's celebrity supporters
  • Petra Nemcova's charity work and causes

A star-studded event at Cannes will take place this month to benefit charities working in Haiti.

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Celebrity Moms Honored By Love Our Children USA   May 4, 2012

  • Love Our Children USA's celebrity supporters
  • Ali Larter's charity work and causes
  • Debra Messing's charity work and causes
  • Kelly Ripa's charity work and causes
  • Julia Roberts's charity work and causes
  • Alison Sweeney's charity work and causes
  • Make Poverty History's celebrity supporters
  • Heroes in Heels's celebrity supporters
  • March Of Dimes's celebrity supporters
  • The Art of Elysium's celebrity supporters
  • V-Day's celebrity supporters
  • Wish Upon A Hero Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • The Trevor Project's celebrity supporters
  • Toys for Tots's celebrity supporters
  • Autism Speaks's celebrity supporters
  • UNICEF's celebrity supporters
  • Children's Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition's celebrity supporters
  • Global Fund's celebrity supporters
  • Kids Wish Network's celebrity supporters
  • (RED)'s celebrity supporters
  • Red Cross's celebrity supporters
  • ACT Today!'s celebrity supporters
  • Feeding America's celebrity supporters
  • Hope North's celebrity supporters
  • charity:water's celebrity supporters

May 13th is Mother’s Day. It’s a time when violence against children affects over 3 million children and when bullying and suicides are at an all-time high. Love Our Children USA has announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Mothers Who Make A Difference Awards, recognizing celebrity mothers for balancing motherhood, work and causes.

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Richard Branson To Screw Business As Usual With Jamie Oliver   May 1, 2012

  • Richard Branson's charity work and causes
  • Jamie Oliver's charity work and causes
  • Virgin Unite's celebrity supporters

Sir Richard Branson will soon be helping Jamie Oliver in the kitchen (well, just lending a hand with the starters!) when they team up for the Screw Business As Usual Summit on May 14th at Jamie’s Flagship restaurant, Fifteen London.

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Support Save The Children With Evita On Broadway   May 1, 2012

  • Save the Children's celebrity supporters
  • Ricky Martin's charity work and causes

Bulgari have announced that they will celebrate the much anticipated return of “Evita” to Broadway with an exclusive private event and performance benefitting Save the Children’s HEART program, dedicated to Healing and Education through the Arts.

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Randy Jackson Blogs Save The Children   Apr 30, 2012

  • Save the Children's celebrity supporters
  • Randy Jackson's charity work and causes

Save the Children’s Mark Shriver and American Idol judge Randy Jackson have blogged in the Huffington Post about Save the Children’s work with needy kids in the US.

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Jewel Supports Give A Drop Campaign   Apr 24, 2012

  • Jewel's charity work and causes
  • Richard Branson's charity work and causes
  • Virgin Unite's celebrity supporters

Sending aid to Africa only takes a quick text message. Simply text DROP to 85944 on any U.S mobile phone and you can automatically donate $5 to the Give A Drop campaign.

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Jamie Lee Curtis To Be Honored At Red Cross Event   Apr 18, 2012

  • Jamie Lee Curtis's charity work and causes
  • Red Cross's celebrity supporters
  • Denis Leary's charity work and causes

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis will be honored at this year’s Red Cross Los Angeles Region Red Tie Affair, which will take place April 21, at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica.

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Bob Marley Film To Benefit Save The Children   Apr 17, 2012

  • Bob Marley's charity work and causes
  • Save the Children's celebrity supporters
  • Ziggy Marley's charity work and causes

Shangri-La Entertainment, Tuff Gong Pictures and Milyoni has announced that Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald’s definitive documentary about the legendary musician Bob Marley will be the first U.S. release ever to be made available for streaming on Facebook the same day as its theatrical release, April 20. A portion of the proceeds from the film’s Facebook sales will benefit Save the Children.

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Your Last Chance To Help Richard Branson Screw Business As Usual   Apr 17, 2012

  • Virgin Unite's celebrity supporters
  • Richard Branson's charity work and causes

An inspiring line-up of judges has been announced for Virgin Unite and Sir Richard Branson’s Screw Business As Usual competition.

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Hilary Duff And Save The Children Support Johnson's Baby Care Initiative   Apr 16, 2012

  • Save the Children's celebrity supporters
  • Hilary Duff's charity work and causes

Save the Children has joined with Johnson’s Baby to launch a new charitable partnership to ensure every baby has a healthy and happy start in life. The new initiative, called Johnson’s Baby Care, will support the healthy development of moms and babies while also addressing the basic care needs of families during crisis situations in the form of educational initiatives, product donations and financial assistance.

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Country Stars Line Up For Charity Single   Apr 11, 2012

  • Soles4Souls's celebrity supporters
  • Alan Jackson's charity work and causes
  • Reba McEntire's charity work and causes
  • Keith Urban's charity work and causes
  • Rodney Atkins's charity work and causes
  • Montgomery Gentry's charity work and causes
  • Amy Grant's charity work and causes
  • Wynonna's charity work and causes
  • Vince Gill's charity work and causes
  • Kellie Pickler's charity work and causes
  • LeAnn Rimes's charity work and causes
  • Randy Travis's charity work and causes

Multi-platinum selling artist and Grammy nominee Billy Gilman, will make his much anticipated return to music with the April 16th release of “The Choice”, a charity single that will benefit Soles4Souls.

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Celebrity Sport Relief Challengers Meet British Prime Minister   Apr 10, 2012

  • Sport Relief's celebrity supporters
  • David Cameron's charity work and causes
  • David Walliams's charity work and causes
  • Helen Skelton's charity work and causes
  • John Bishop's charity work and causes
  • Comic Relief's celebrity supporters

A host of celebrity challengers who accomplished extraordinary feats of physical endurance for Sport Relief 2012 were welcomed at No. 10 Downing Street recently by Prime Minister David Cameron.

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Adrian Paul's PEACE Fund Launches Fundraising Challenge   Apr 10, 2012

  • Adrian Paul's charity work and causes
  • The PEACE Fund's celebrity supporters

The Highlander’s Adrian Paul is on a mission – his charity, The PEACE Fund, has launched a special challenge to earn a permanent spot on GlobalGiving.org.

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Get Prepared California: Red Cross Launches Massive Celebrity Charity Auction   Apr 6, 2012

  • Coldplay's charity work and causes
  • Taylor Swift's charity work and causes
  • One Direction's charity work and causes
  • Maroon 5's charity work and causes
  • Nikki Sixx's charity work and causes
  • Red Cross's celebrity supporters

The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) and the American Red Cross have joined forces to help more people prepare to survive and recover from California’s next damaging earthquake, and to support a unique online auction that benefits local Red Cross preparedness and response programs.

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Have A Coffee Break With Kiwi Celebs For Oxfam   Apr 6, 2012

  • Oxfam's celebrity supporters
  • All Blacks's charity work and causes

Kiwi celebs are up on the auction block this week to promote fair trade with Oxfam.

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Helen Mirren Supports Oxfam Big Bra Hunt   Apr 3, 2012

  • Oxfam's celebrity supporters
  • Helen Mirren's charity work and causes

Oxfam has revealed that British women are guilty of hoarding nearly £1.2 billion worth of bras that they don’t wear, and is launching the ‘Big Bra Hunt’, appealing to women up and down the country to dig deep into their drawers and donate their forgotten bras to the charity.

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Photos: Usher Talks Public Service At CGI-U   Apr 2, 2012

  • Usher's charity work and causes
  • Bill Clinton's charity work and causes
  • Usher's New Look Foundation's celebrity supporters

On Friday, March 30, Usher Raymond IV spoke on a panel at the CGI-U Opening Plenary alongside Former President Bill Clinton, and other notable panelists about public service.

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Jon Stewart To Host Conversation With Bill Clinton At CGI University Event   Mar 30, 2012

  • Bill Clinton's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Biz Stone's charity work and causes
  • Usher's charity work and causes
  • Usher's New Look Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Chelsea Clinton's charity work and causes

President Bill Clinton has announced the program and speakers for the fifth annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U), which will be held March 30 – April 1, 2012 at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

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Michelle Obama To Present Taylor Swift With Charity Award   Mar 28, 2012

  • Michelle Obama's charity work and causes
  • Taylor Swift's charity work and causes
  • Will Smith's charity work and causes
  • Make-A-Wish Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's celebrity supporters
  • Habitat For Humanity's celebrity supporters
  • TJ Martell Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Red Cross's celebrity supporters
  • The Salvation Army's celebrity supporters
  • Justin Timberlake's charity work and causes
  • Leonardo DiCaprio's charity work and causes

First Lady Michelle Obama will make her first-ever appearance at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards to present Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Taylor Swift with this year’s The Big Help Award in recognition of her extensive philanthropic endeavors, including her work with tornado and flood survivors in the United States.

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Usher's New Look Foundation To Train And Certify 75 DC Teens   Mar 27, 2012

  • Usher's charity work and causes
  • Usher's New Look Foundation's celebrity supporters

Usher’s New Look Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by superstar Usher Raymond IV in an effort to empower young people from underserved neighborhoods around the world to create change in their communities, will host the first Washington D.C. Powered By Service training on Thursday, March 29, 2012.

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