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Anne Douglas To Award Fearless Women For Charity Aug 18, 2010

The first annual Fearless Women Day luncheon is scheduled to benefit the Anne Douglas Center for Women at the Los Angeles Mission on August 26. More →

Cheryl Cole To Be Comic Relief Malaria Ambassador Aug 17, 2010

Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole – who contracted malaria after a trip to Tanzania last month – is set to become an ambassador to raise awareness of the disease in Africa. More →

LTTS Exclusive: Zade Talks Charity And International Peace Aug 11, 2010

Zade Dirani is a Jordanian pianist and composer whose compositions blend world, classical and pop music – and he uses his unique gift for humanitarian efforts. More →

Bill Gates’ Foundation Expects To Eradicate Polio Aug 3, 2010

Philanthropist Bill Gates posted some positive news on his Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's blog: the world is on the path towards the eradication of polio. More →

Ethan Hawke Talks Charity Jul 30, 2010

Ethan Hawke has talked to Variety about his work with a very special charity, and how his mother inspired him in his humanitarian work. More →

Gary Barlow Plans Second Charity Adventure Jul 26, 2010

At the ripe age of 39, Gary Barlow is up for anything – even if it’s hiking to the North Pole. For charity, of course. More →

True Blood Vampires Battle For Charity Jul 22, 2010

The rivalry between True Blood vampires Eric Northman and Bill Compton is about to hit an all-time high – for charity. More →

Ed Begley Jr. To Co-Host Charity Comedy Night Jul 16, 2010

The Edison Downtown is proud to present Annual the 2nd Annual Night of Comedy, an all star benefit to support The Midnight Mission's life changing programs and services Sunday, August 1 at 8pm at the world famous Comedy Store on Sunset. More →

Bill Gates And Warren Buffett’s $600 Billion Charity Challenge Jul 16, 2010

Philanthropists Bill Gates and Warren Buffett have asked 400 of the richest Americans to pledge half of their fortunes to their favorite causes either during their lifetimes or in their wills. More →

Meet Chris Rock And Malaak Compton-Rock For Charity Jul 8, 2010

Actor, comedian & author Chris Rock and wife Malaak have teamed up with premiere auction website Charity Folks to raise money for their charity, Journey For Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service. More →

Warren Buffett Makes Annual Charity Donation Jul 7, 2010

Billionaire Warren Buffett has given away $1.93 billion in company shares to charity this year, after pledging to give away 99% of his wealth to good causes in 2006. More →

Bill Gates Clarifies The Issue Of Overpopulation Jul 6, 2010

During a Q&A at TED, philanthropist Bill Gates, co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, was asked if his charity, by saving millions from dying of malaria and other diseases, is contributing to the problem of overpopulation in the world. More →

Bill Nighy Makes A Flying Start For Charity Jul 1, 2010

Following his charity trips to Nairobi and Canada last week, British actor Bill Nighy is now throwing his support behind a new charity partnership between Comic Relief and British Airways which aims to raise up to £8 million by 2013 for vulnerable and disadvantaged children in the UK and around the world. More →

Bill Nighy Blogs About G8 Meeting In Canada Jun 29, 2010

British actor Bill Nighy was in Canada this week for the G8 meeting, and took the opportunity to blog about his experience. More →

Rage Against The Machine Raises Charity Cash At Concert Jun 10, 2010

Rage Against The Machine has donated £62,000 to housing charity Shelter following the band’s concert in London’s Finsbury Park on Sunday 6 June to celebrate the success of their Christmas number one campaign. More →

Celebrity Women Deliver At Empowerment Conference Jun 7, 2010

Ashley Judd, Annie Lennox and Christy Turlington will be featured celebrity speakers at this year’s Women Deliver conference in Washington. More →

Celebrities Support Botox Expressions Of Kindness For Charity Jun 7, 2010

To celebrate acts of kindness around the country, Allergan, Inc., the maker of BOTOX Cosmetic, has announced the “BOTOX Cosmetic My Expressions of Kindness” charitable campaign. More →

National Barefoot Week Hits The Los Angeles Mission Jun 3, 2010

Skid Row residents stood in line for hours Tuesday to get a new pair of shoes during the kick-off for Barefoot Week. Nearly 2,000 pairs of shoes were distributed in Los Angeles, the first day of a week where more than 10,000 pairs of shoes were expected to be distributed in five cities nationwide. More →

Stars To Be Honored For Charity At Chrysalis Butterfly Ball Jun 3, 2010

Chrysalis – a charity dedicated to helping economically disadvantaged and homeless individuals become self-sufficient through employment opportunities – will hold its ninth annual Butterfly Ball this weekend. More →

Scrubs Star To Hand Out Shoes To The Homeless May 28, 2010

More than 2,000 pairs of new shoes will be given away to the homeless on Skid Row at the Los Angeles Mission next week. More →

Daytime Soap Stars Give Back To Charity May 26, 2010

American soap stars will gather in Los Angeles today to gather and help hand out food to Americans in need in an initiative dubbed Daytime Gives Back. More →

British Stars To Walk Inca Trail For Charity, And So Can You May 25, 2010

British celebrities Denise van Outen and Fearne Cotton are to hit the rough paths for charity again – this time for a trek through the Inca Trail. More →

Female Celebrities To Build For Empowerment May 21, 2010

Female stars of the stage and screen will be out-and-about with power tools this weekend when they take part in Habitat For Humanity's first ever Women Empowerment Build. More →

Will.i.am Launches Charity Foundation For Struggling Families May 21, 2010

Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am was on Oprah this week to launch a new a new foundation for families in danger of losing their homes in the current financial crisis. More →

Michael McKean Wins $1 Million For Charity In Jeopardy Final May 10, 2010

Actor Michael McKean (“Laverne and Shirley” and star of Broadway’s “Superior Donuts”) prevailed as champion of the Jeopardy! Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Tournament during the weekend — winning $1 million for his charity the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF). This is the biggest amount ever awarded to charity in “Jeopardy!” history. It is also the largest single donation ever received by the IMF. More →

Anthony Hopkins To Be Honored By Charity This Weekend May 6, 2010

Anthony Hopkins is to be honored at a gala event this weekend by a homeless charity he once turned to for help. More →

Meryl Streep And Friends Speak Truth For Charity May 6, 2010

A host of stars including Meryl Streep, Viggo Mortensen, Paul Sorvino, Julianne Moore, Marcia Gay Harden, Debra Winger, Stanley Tucci and more took part in a special charity performance of Speak Truth To Power: Voices From Beyond The Dark on Monday night. More →

Sean Astin And Friends Launch Charity PSA For Chile Apr 30, 2010

Wilmer Valderrama and Camilla Belle have launched a new website and star-studded PSA to encourage fans to donate to charities such as AmeriCares and Habitat For Humanity and their relief efforts in Chile. More →

Rob Thomas To Play Charity Gigs This Summer Apr 28, 2010

Matchbox 20 singer Rob Thomas will perform a series of gigs this summer for charity. More →

Jackie Chan Urges For Drought And Earthquake Charity Help Apr 27, 2010

Jackie Chan made a plea for charity while attending the Beijing Auto Show during the weekend. More →