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Kathryn Hahn Celebrates Earth Day Reading 'The Mess That We Made' with Storyline Online Apr 24, 2024

Actress Kathryn Hahn, known for her versatile roles in film and television, including her recent portrayal of Agatha Harkness in Marvel’s WandaVision, has joined the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's children’s literacy program Storyline Online to celebrate Earth Day by reading The Mess That We Made, a captivating children’s book highlighting environmental awareness. More →

Holly Robinson Peete Reads 'My Brother Charlie' for Storyline Online for Autism Awareness Month Apr 11, 2023

April is Autism Awareness Month, and actor and advocate Holly Robinson-Peete is helping to highlight this special month with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's global children’s literacy program Storyline Online. More →

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Hosts Star-Studded Annual "National Youth of the Year" Celebration Oct 20, 2022

Thursday night at the Beverly Hills Hilton, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the nation’s leading youth non-profit organization, named Asha H-R. its 2022-2023 National Youth of the Year in a star-studded 75th anniversary celebration ceremony, sponsored by Toyota, Kohl’s and Mondelēz International. More →

Lea Michele Reads for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online Aug 10, 2022

Acclaimed singer and SAG Award-winning actress Lea Michele, who will star in Funny Girl on Broadway beginning September 6, can now also add Storyline Online to her credits. More →

Late-Night Host Seth Meyers Reads His New Children's Book for Storyline Online Apr 19, 2022

The Emmy Award-winning television host, comedian and writer Seth Meyers, best known for hosting Late Night with Seth Meyers and as the former head writer of Saturday Night Live, can now add New York Times bestselling children’s book author to his resume. More →

Jennifer Garner Raises Poverty Awareness in New Read-Aloud for Storyline Online Nov 12, 2021

Award winning actress, philanthropist and entrepreneur Jennifer Garner lends her voice to SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Storyline Online during this season of giving by shining a light on two social issues that are often invisible—food poverty and childhood poverty. More →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Raises Millions For COVID-19 Relief Jun 29, 2020

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced today that it has raised more than $7.8 million dollars in contributions for its COVID-19 Relief Fund for SAG-AFTRA artists in dire need. More →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Announces $250,000 Matching Gift from Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Jan 23, 2020

At the 26th Annual SAG Awards, SAG-AFTRA Foundation President Courtney B. Vance announced industry leaders and philanthropists, Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg, committed to give a $250,000 matching donation to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation in response to Vance’s call to raise an additional $1.5 million for the national nonprofit. More →

Jennifer Aniston Honored at SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 4th Annual Patron Of The Artists Awards Nov 14, 2019

Last week, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 4th Annual Patron of the Artists Awards honored industry leaders and artists who are champions for the arts and whose history of fostering creativity and creating opportunities has made a positive impact on the performing arts and the world. More →

Jason Derulo And Hulk Hogan Inducted Into 28th Annual Boys & Girls Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame May 2, 2018

Boys & Girls Clubs of America will induct nine new Club alumni into their Alumni Hall of Fame during a ceremony this week in San Diego, California. More →

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Inducts Anthony Anderson Into 27th Annual Alumni Hall Of Fame May 10, 2017

Boys & Girls Clubs of America will induct seven new Club alumni into their Alumni Hall of Fame during a ceremony tonight in Dallas, Texas. More →

Stars Attend MPTF's 10th Annual Evening Before Event Sep 19, 2016

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Saturday, September 17th, where the entertainment industry came together for the 10th annual “Evening Before” party, benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Stars Join Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Los Angeles For 2016 Hollywood Build Jun 2, 2016

More than 400 volunteers are expected to help build three new homes and revitalize homes in the surrounding neighborhood at Habitat For Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’ (Habitat LA) 2016 Hollywood Build on June 3-4 in Inglewood, Calif. More →

Star-Studded amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles Raises $3.1 million Nov 2, 2015

Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, Lady Gaga, amfAR Global Campaign Chair Sharon Stone, and amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole were among those who gathered at the sixth annual amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles to pay tribute to Ryan Murphy in recognition of his contributions to the fight against AIDS. More →

Clive Davis Honored At Lively Order Of The Golden Sphinx Gala Apr 17, 2015

The Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 held their annual Order of the Golden Sphinx Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City earlier this week. More →

Kristen Bell Joins Opening Act Artistic Advisory Board May 7, 2014

Opening Act, an innovative nonprofit that provides free after-school theater programming to New York City’s most under-served public high schools, today announced the launch of its Artistic Advisory Board (AAB), whose members will serve as ambassadors of the organization. More →

James Earl Jones To Be Honored As Champion Of Diversity Jul 3, 2013

Inclusion in the Arts, a New York City-based national not-for-profit, announced today that legendary actor James Earl Jones will be the recipient of Inclusion in the Arts’ first-ever Champion of Diversity Award. More →

Usher Urges Youth To Be Great May 11, 2009

As part of Boys' and Girls' Clubs of America's (BGCA) new advocacy campaign — BE GREAT — five-time Grammy award winner, philanthropist and Boys & Girls Club alumnus Usher has unveiled a new billboard featuring his childhood picture and a call-to-action — BE ICONIC. Usher joins 25 prominent alumni in the new advocacy campaign to help increase public awareness and understanding about the positive impact of Clubs. More →