Look To The Stars News: Hollywood Unites For Haiti

Jimmy Jean-Louis Awarded For Charity

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Heroes actor Jimmy Jean-Louis was honored for his charity work in Haiti at the fourth annual Better World Awards in the weekend.

The Kiss The Stars gala was held at Clive Christian Beverly Hills on Sunday night, the first time the annual party has been held in the United States.

“This year, we will be awarding Film and ‘Heroes’ TV star Haitian-born Jimmy Jean-Louis the Global Humanitarian Award for his commitment to rescuing Haiti, by consistently going to his native island with volunteers and building schools,” said Gina de Franco, International Luxury Media CEO and executive co-producer of the “Kiss The Stars” gala prior to the event. “Jimmy’s dedication in helping reconstruct the education facilities in Haiti has been an ongoing one through his non-profit organization Hollywood Unites For Haiti. When the cameras left, Jimmy continued making pilgrimages all year long; by hand, brick by brick he has built new schools which will have a long term effect on the future of Haiti.”

Celebrities Team Up For Father's Day Charity Auction

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Charitybuzz.com, the leading destination for online charity auctions, has announced the launch of its Second Annual Dads and Grads Charity Auction, featuring exclusive experiences with renowned entertainers to raise funds for more than 50 nonprofits around the globe.

Chevy Chase, Emeril Lagasse, Derek Jeter, Carlos Santana, Tommy Hilfiger, Eli Manning, Elvis Costello, Joe Montana and Phil Mickelson are just a few of the celebrities and sports stars who have donated packages for the auction, which is open for bidding through June 16 at www.charitybuzz.com/DadsGrads.

The once-in-a-lifetime gifts that give back in this year’s Dad’s and Grad’s Auction will give recipients bragging rights for years to come and make a significant impact in the work of important nonprofits, including Malaria No More, The RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights, Oceana, Musicians on Call, Hollywood Unites For Haiti, Project Cuddle, American Cancer Society, Hollywood Note Foundation and many others.

Jimmy Jean-Louis Joins Danny Glover At Charity Event For Haiti

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Heroes actor Jimmy Jean-Louis joined Danny Glover in Washington DC last week for a special event to benefit victims of the Haitian earthquake.

To Haiti With Love was held at the W Hotel on Sunday, March 21, to benefit two charities who are working in Haiti: Hollywood Unites For Haiti and the Children and Families Global Development Fund.

“Even though many of the cameras have left, the needs still exist,” said Harry Black, vice president of Global Commerce Solutions, who presented the event. “We are proud to host this event with our special guests to do our part to assure that the people of Haiti continue to receive the support they need to rebuild over the long term.”

Jimmy Jean-Louis To Ride 4 Haiti At Charity Event

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Heroes star Jimmy Jean-Louis will lead a charity motorbike ride in LA for charity on Saturday, February 27.

The actor will ride a motorbike for the very first time alongside Brian McKnight, James Kyson-Lee (“Heroes”), Gilles Marini (“Dancing with the Stars”), Lou Pizarro & Operation Repo Team, Olden Polynice (Former LA Clipper), Jaime Gomez (“Nash Bridges, Training Day”), Omarosa (“The Apprentice”) and many others at the event to raise money for Haiti.

Members of the public can also join in, and a “Haiti-themed” Suzuki GSXR 1000 valued at $40,000 will be auctioned.

Jimmy Jean-Louis Is A Hero For Haiti

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim (The Fourth Kind, Wolverine) joined forces with Heroes actor Jimmy Jean-Louis in Hollywood on January 28 to hold a benefit event to raise money for Haiti through Jimmy’s foundation Hollywood Unites For Haiti.

The event was held at the new Cuban bar La Descarga in Hollywood and funds as well as awareness was raised for HUFH. Celebs and friends turned out in full to enjoy the evening, bid on the silent auction and dance to Caribbean sounds. The cause of the evening was not forgotten as Jimmy gave a heartfelt speech about the awful disaster that has happened to his people.