International Rescue Committee Hosts GenR Summer Party

International Rescue Committee Hosts GenR Summer Party Jul 18, 2014

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) hosted the 4th Annual GenR Summer Party this week at David Burke Garden at The James Hotel in New York City. More
Richard Branson Makes Wish Come True

Richard Branson Makes Wish Come True Jul 17, 2014

Richard Branson recently made a wish come true for a young boy in San Diego. More
Opera Star Danielle de Niese Joins International Rescue Committee

Opera Star Danielle de Niese Joins International Rescue Committee Jul 17, 2014

International opera sensation Danielle de Niese is taking on a new role today, becoming an ‘IRC Voice’ to help the International Rescue Committee raise awareness of the needs of refugees and people who have been displaced by conflict, religious persecution or political oppression around the world. More
Celeb Mom And Rock Star Wife Launches Children's Foundation

Celeb Mom And Rock Star Wife Launches Children's Foundation Jul 16, 2014

Jaclyn Stapp, children’s book author, national anti-bullying spokesperson, philanthropist and wife of the Grammy-award winning lead singer of Creed, Scott Stapp, is excited to launch the children’s foundation CHARM (Children Are Magical) whose mission aims to heighten awareness of children’s issues and provide underprivileged youth with the tools of life through education, mentoring, and community resources. More
Stand Up To Cancer And The V Foundation Establish Grants Program For Young Researchers‏

Stand Up To Cancer And The V Foundation Establish Grants Program For Young Researchers‏ Jul 16, 2014

Two cancer-fighting initiatives come together this year at The 2014 ESPYS to join forces in the battle against the disease. More
Nerd HQ Announces Return Of Conversations For A Cause

Nerd HQ Announces Return Of Conversations For A Cause Jul 15, 2014

NERD HQ, presented by The Nerd Machine, will return to Petco Park in San Diego July 24-27. More
Chef David Burke To Attend GenR Summer Party

Chef David Burke To Attend GenR Summer Party Jul 15, 2014

The International Rescue Committee's young professional group, GenR, will host their 4th Annual summer party to raise funds and highlight the IRC’s programs, both domestic and international, which empower refugees and people who have been displaced by conflict, political oppression, religious persecution or natural disaster and help them to rebuild their lives. More
Chill Out For Charity With Drew Brees

Chill Out For Charity With Drew Brees Jul 14, 2014

Feast on a frozen dessert this summer and raise money for charity – it’s so deliciously easy. More
Ted Turner - Our Future Depends On Her Rights

Ted Turner - Our Future Depends On Her Rights Jul 14, 2014

In recognition of World Population Day on Friday, July 11, United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner released the following statement. More
Beth Stern To Co-Host Hero Dog Awards

Beth Stern To Co-Host Hero Dog Awards Jul 14, 2014

American Humane Association and Hallmark Channel have announced that sports legend, broadcaster, and actor Terry Bradshaw will join forces with TV personality and renowned animal advocate Beth Stern to shine a spotlight on some of America’s top dogs as co-hosts of the 2014 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards. More
Usher's New Look Celebrates 15 Years At The 2014 President's Circle Awards Luncheon

Usher's New Look Celebrates 15 Years At The 2014 President's Circle Awards Luncheon Jul 10, 2014

Usher's New Look, the non-profit organization founded by Usher Raymond IV committed to developing future leaders, will celebrate its 15th anniversary at the 2014 President’s Circle Awards Luncheon on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the St. Regis, Atlanta. More
VH1 Save The Music Foundation 2014 Honors Presented By Avnet

VH1 Save The Music Foundation 2014 Honors Presented By Avnet Jul 10, 2014

On July 25th, VH1 and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation – along with event chairs, Julie and William Macklowe – will bring a music festival vibe to the Hamptons to raise money for music education programs in public schools with an exclusive event. More
Stand Up To Cancer Returns To TV In 2014

Stand Up To Cancer Returns To TV In 2014 Jul 10, 2014

Building on three historic fundraising telecasts in 2008, 2010 and 2012, the groundbreaking grassroots movement Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), will return to primetime television on Friday, September 5, 2014, at 8 pm ET & PT / 7 pm CT. More
JAY Z To Headline Star-Studded Global Citizen Festival

JAY Z To Headline Star-Studded Global Citizen Festival Jul 9, 2014

The Global Citizen movement continues its campaign to achieve a world without extreme poverty by 2030 with the third annual Global Citizen Festival, a free ticketed concert on the Great Lawn in Central Park. More
Mia Farrow Completes Fourth Visit To Central African Republic

Mia Farrow Completes Fourth Visit To Central African Republic Jul 9, 2014

Mia Farrow, renowned actress, activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, has just completed her fourth visit to the Central African Republic where she saw the impact of extreme violence and met people with stories of inspiring courage. More
Anne Hathaway And Adam Shulman Hide Their Faces For Charity

Anne Hathaway And Adam Shulman Hide Their Faces For Charity Jul 9, 2014

Over the 4th of July weekend, actor, producer and jewelry designer Adam Shulman and his wife, actress Anne Hathaway, met paparazzi with cardboard signs covering their faces that told viewers to support World of Children Award, a nonprofit that improves the lives of vulnerable children by funding and elevating the most effective changemakers for children worldwide. More
will.i.am Helps Prince's Trust Young People Join Digital Revolution

will.i.am Helps Prince's Trust Young People Join Digital Revolution Jul 7, 2014

Young people completing a Prince's Trust course were last week visited by will.i.am, who saw how his £500,000 donation is making a difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people across the UK. More
Ewan McGregor Reads Baby Book For UNICEF

Ewan McGregor Reads Baby Book For UNICEF Jul 7, 2014

Mums of all Scottish newborn babies are set to receive a free baby book from UNICEF as part of the Glasgow 2014 legacy ambitions to improve the wellbeing of children in Scotland. More
Teen Meets Jeremy Kyle Thanks To Make-A-Wish

Teen Meets Jeremy Kyle Thanks To Make-A-Wish Jul 4, 2014

A British teenager recently got to meet TV host Jeremy Kyle thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in the UK. More
Your Chance To Watch Pulp Fiction With Uma Thurman

Your Chance To Watch Pulp Fiction With Uma Thurman Jul 4, 2014

Didn’t make it to Cannes this year? Don’t worry! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic cult classic Pulp Fiction with Uma Thurman and support charity. More
Russell Simmons To Host Annual Art For Life Benefit

Russell Simmons To Host Annual Art For Life Benefit Jul 3, 2014

Russell Simmons and Danny Simmons will host the 15th Annual ART FOR LIFE benefit, Saturday, July 26th in Bridgehampton. More
Howard G. Buffett Supports Shakira's World Food Programme Campaign

Howard G. Buffett Supports Shakira's World Food Programme Campaign Jul 3, 2014

Due to the overwhelming success of the campaign launched by Shakira and Activia, Howard G. Buffett, a United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Ambassador Against Hunger since 2007, today announced a commitment by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to provide additional funding to support WFP’s school meals program. More
Reality Stars To Give Kids The World

Reality Stars To Give Kids The World Jul 3, 2014

For the sixth year in a row, a long list of television reality stars will be joining the Hearts of Reality event taking place in Celebration, Florida from Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, August 3. More
New Machine Gun Preacher Documentary Raises Money To Help Children In South Sudan

New Machine Gun Preacher Documentary Raises Money To Help Children In South Sudan Jul 3, 2014

Vision Films, Inc. is proud to announce the release of The Machine Gun Preacher Documentary, directed by Kevin Evans and Zac Simpson and produced by Angels of East Africa. More
Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte To Be Honored By Starlight Children's Foundation

Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte To Be Honored By Starlight Children's Foundation Jul 2, 2014

Starlight Children's Foundation, a leading global charity that partners with experts to improve the life and health of kids and families around the world, has announced that actor RJ Mitte (“Breaking Bad,” “Switched at Birth”), long-time Starlight supporters the Koz family, Co-founder of Yes To Inc. and Yoobi Ido Leffler and award-winning advertising company CBS EcoMedia will be honored at the 2014 Starlight Awards on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the historic Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles. More
Jason Aldean Makes A Wish Come True

Jason Aldean Makes A Wish Come True Jul 2, 2014

Elijah Cook from Canton, G.A., can totally relate to his country idol, Jason Aldean. The two both know all the words to Aldean’s songs, love the Georgia Bulldogs, and now, have both had the red-carpet treatment. More
Saks Fifth Avenue And Saturday Night Live Partner For Key To The Cure Campaign

Saks Fifth Avenue And Saturday Night Live Partner For Key To The Cure Campaign Jul 1, 2014

Saks Fifth Avenue has announced that Will Ferrell, Ana Gasteyer, Vanessa Bayer, Cecily Strong and Colin Jost have been named as the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) ambassadors for Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2014 Key To The Cure campaign, representing talent from Saturday Night Live’s past and current casts shot by famed SNL photographer Mary Ellen Matthews. More
Mia Farrow To Return To Central African Republic This Week

Mia Farrow To Return To Central African Republic This Week Jun 30, 2014

Mia Farrow – actor, activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since September 2000 – will return to the Central African Republic this week for her fourth visit to witness and report on the devastating impact of the conflict on women and children. More
Sports Stars Gather For Annual Steve Nash Foundation Showdown

Sports Stars Gather For Annual Steve Nash Foundation Showdown Jun 30, 2014

Last week, the seventh edition of two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash's popular charity soccer match, The Steve Nash Foundation Showdown, took place at New York City’s Sara D. Roosevelt Park. More
Jamie Foxx Recounts The Role Of His Mentors During Big Brothers Big Sisters Gala

Jamie Foxx Recounts The Role Of His Mentors During Big Brothers Big Sisters Gala Jun 27, 2014

On June 17th at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, Illinois, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America recognized the generosity of its corporate and individual partners at its annual awards gala with special guest, Academy and Grammy Award winner, Jamie Foxx. More