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Normani Kordei Of Fifth Harmony Named As American Cancer Society Global Ambassador Feb 28, 2017

Normani Kordei, of the internationally acclaimed pop group Fifth Harmony, has partnered with the American Cancer Society as a global ambassador to help increase awareness about the importance of breast cancer screening and HPV vaccination. More →

Orlando Bloom Meets Children And Families Affected By Boko Haram On Niger Trip Feb 27, 2017

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom this week travelled to Diffa, south-east Niger, to highlight the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Lake Chad Basin where Boko Haram violence has caused huge population displacements. More →

Hunger Is Campaign To End Childhood Hunger Finalist In 2017 Halo Awards Feb 27, 2017

The Albertsons Companies Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced that Hunger Is, their joint charitable program designed to raise awareness and funds to end childhood hunger in America, has been nominated for two prestigious 2017 Halo Awards, North America’s highest honor for corporate social initiatives and cause marketing. More →

Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Celebrates Legendary Star's 85th Birthday With Video Fundraiser Feb 24, 2017

In honor of what would have been Elizabeth Taylor's 85th birthday on February 27th, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) is releasing a short video today to celebrate her incredible legacy. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Will Introduce New Film The Promise At Academy Awards Viewing Party Feb 23, 2017

At the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF)’s 25th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party to be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at West Hollywood Park, Sir Elton John and David Furnish will introduce Open Road and Survival Pictures new film – The Promise – which tells the story of the Armenian Genocide in Turkey at the outset of World War I. More →

Tamsen Fadal To Co-Host United Cerebral Palsy Of New York City 70th Anniversary Gala Feb 21, 2017

Gary Geresi, President of the Board of Directors of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), announced today that UCP of NYC will celebrate its 70th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, March 9th at the New York Hilton. More →

Christie Brinkley Gives 300 Cleft Children New Smiles Feb 20, 2017

As part of her ongoing commitment to help children with clefts, Supermodel, Actress and Smile Train Goodwill Ambassador, Christie Brinkley, held a special event at Smile Train's global headquarters where she presented a check for close to $75,000 to Smile Train’s CEO, Susannah Schaefer. More →

Harrison Ford To Be Honored At Celebrity Fight Night Feb 20, 2017

Celebrity Fight Night announced today that Harrison Ford will be honored at Celebrity Fight Night XXIII: Celebrating Ali, a special tribute event taking place on March 18, 2017 at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. More →

Dream Builders Project Presents A Brighter Future For Children Gala Feb 17, 2017

The Dream Builders Project is proud to present the 4th annual ‘A Brighter Future for Children’ black tie charity gala! More →

Vanity Fair Announces Campaign Hollywood 2017 Feb 17, 2017

Vanity Fair announced today that Campaign Hollywood, their annual weeklong celebration leading up to the Academy Awards, will return for its eighteenth year. Vanity Fair Campaign Hollywood 2017 will benefit a different charity each night while highlighting this year’s top films and standout performances. More →

Smurfs Team Up With United Nations For A Happier, More Peaceful And Equitable World Feb 16, 2017

The popular Smurfs characters are encouraging children, young people and adults to make the world happier, more peaceful, equitable and healthy with a campaign launched today by the United Nations, UNICEF, and the United Nations Foundation. More →

Ben Affleck And Pixar Filmmakers To Be Honored At AUTFEST Film Festival Feb 15, 2017

Oscar-winning director, actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck joins Oscar–winning Pixar Animation Studios’ filmmakers Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera in receiving special honors at the 1st Annual AUTFEST International Film Festival presented by The Autism Society on April 22-23, 2017 at the AMC Orange 30 in Orange, CA. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Announces Special Photography Collection Feb 15, 2017

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) is pleased to announce that a special collection of 25 photographs donated by renowned photographers, estates, and collectors will be featured as part of Christie’s April 2017 Photography Sale on April 6, 2017. More →

Miss USA Visits Smile Train Cleft Patients At Local Hospital In The Philippines Feb 15, 2017

Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity, invited a group of this year’s Miss Universe candidates to participate in an empowerment workshop in the Philippines with some very special former cleft patients and a hospital visit to learn more about the organization’s sustainable model and interact with cleft patients, parents, social workers and medical professionals who are on the ground helping children in the local community 365 days a year. More →

Leona Lewis Named Ambassador For MTV Staying Alive Foundation Feb 14, 2017

MTV Staying Alive Foundation recently announced that its newest celebrity ambassador is the multi-award-winning and Grammy nominated singer/ songwriter Leona Lewis. More →

Alabama Shakes And Ben Harper To Perform At Tibet House US 30th Anniversary Concert Feb 10, 2017

Internationally acclaimed GRAMMY Award-winning musicians Alabama Shakes and Ben Harper will join the extraordinary line-up for the Tibet House US 30th Anniversary Benefit Concert Celebrating Philip Glass's 80th Birthday on March 16th at Carnegie Hall in New York City. More →

Scarlett Johansson And Donatella Versace Honored At amfAR New York Gala Feb 9, 2017

Mark Ruffalo, Naomi Campbell, Iman, Heidi Klum, Alan Cumming, Ellie Goulding, Alessandra Ambrosio, Diane Kruger, Adriana Lima, Jeremy Piven, and amfAR Chairman of the Board Kenneth Cole were among those who gathered at the 19th annual amfAR New York Gala to pay tribute to actress Scarlett Johansson and Artistic Director Donatella Versace for their longtime support of amfAR and exceptional contributions to the fight against AIDS. More →

amfAR To Host New York Gala Tonight Feb 8, 2017

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will kick off New York Fashion Week tonight with its annual New York Gala at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Los Angeles LGBT Center Receives $10K From The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Feb 6, 2017

The Los Angeles LGBT Center has been awarded a grant for $10,000 from The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) in partnership with Macy’s to fund an HIV prevention program tailored for LGBT youth. More →

Stars Participate in Blue Jacket Fashion Show To Benefit Prostate Cancer Foundation Feb 3, 2017

This week, the inaugural Blue Jacket Fashion Show took place at Pier59 Studios as part of New York Men’s Fashion Week. More →

St. Paul & The Broken Bones To Perform At Elton John AIDS Foundation's Academy Awards Viewing Party Feb 3, 2017

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) announced today that St. Paul & the Broken Bones will perform at this year’s Academy Awards Viewing Party to be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at West Hollywood Park. More →

Giving Back Fund Presents 8th Annual Big Game Big Give Event Feb 2, 2017

The Giving Back Fund presents its 8th annual Big Game Big Give event in Houston, Texas on February 4. More →

Red Nose Day Returns For 2017 Jan 30, 2017

Comic Relief Inc., the charity behind Red Nose Day, today announced the return of the fundraising campaign. More →

Mack, Jack & McConaughey Announces Miranda Lambert To Perform At Charity Event Jan 30, 2017

Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M), the joint fundraising effort of ESPN analyst and legendary football coach Mack Brown, ACM award-winning recording artist Jack Ingram and Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, announces today that Grammy award-winning, Vanner Records/Sony Nashville recording artist, Miranda Lambert will headline its gala night on Thursday, April 20, 2017 with Jack Ingram opening as part of MJ&M’s two-day event in Austin, Texas. More →

Duchess Of Cambridge Visits EACH Hospice In Quidenham Jan 27, 2017

The Duchess of Cambridge visited East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) in Quidenham earlier this week, as it continues fundraising for a new purpose-built hospice in Norfolk. More →

Lily Tomlin Reads For SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online Jan 27, 2017

Lily Tomlin, the 2017 SAG Life Achievement Award recipient, has added another title to her list of accolades – children’s literacy advocate. More →

Charities Pay Tribute To Mary Tyler Moore Jan 26, 2017

PETA has released the following statement on the animal activism of Mary Tyler Moore, who passed away this week. More →

Newman's Own Foundation Awards $2.5 Million in Grants to Independent Media Jan 26, 2017

Newman's Own Foundation, founded by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, today announced that it is awarding $2.5 million in grants over two years to 16 public broadcasting radio and television networks across the United States. More →

Steven Tyler Sells Supercar For Charity Jan 25, 2017

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, kicked off its 46th year by breaking more than 40 vehicle auction sales records (as verified by Hagerty Data) during the 46th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, held Jan. 14-22, 2017, at WestWorld of Scottsdale in Arizona. More →

Statement From UN Foundation On New Restrictions Of U.S. Foreign Assistance To Limit Women’s Access To Health Care Globally Jan 25, 2017

United Nations Foundation President and CEO Kathy Calvin has issued the following statement on the imposition of the Mexico City Policy, also known as the Global Gag Rule, last enacted in 2001. More →