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More Stars Announced For Stand Up To Cancer's Fifth Biennial Telecast Sep 2, 2016

The lineup of celebrities participating in Stand Up To Cancer's fifth biennial telecast on Friday, Sept. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT / 7:00 PM CT), got longer this week with the addition of Viola Davis, Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Matt Bomer, Dave Franco, Sonequa Martin-Green, Rob Riggle, Tony Hale, Terry Crews, Mel B and Bree Turner. More →

Viola Davis Leads Campaign To Provide Five Million Breakfasts To Children In Need Aug 29, 2016

Emmy Award-winning actress Viola Davis, the Albertsons Companies Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) have come together to produce the new Hunger Is “Hungry for More” campaign which focuses on the importance of daily breakfast for children, seeking to provide five million more breakfasts this year to children in need. More →

Stars Attend 14th Annual Night Before Fundraiser in Support of MPTF Mar 1, 2016

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 27th, 2016 for the 14th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

Viola Davis Helps Pack Healing Kits For Families In Need Jan 14, 2016

Emmy-winning actress, Viola Davis, in partnership with The Vaseline Healing Project and top NGO, Direct Relief, recently joined volunteers to pack Relief Kits for those in need living in LA. More →

Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and Beyoncé Top DoSomething.org’s 2015 Celebs Gone Good List Jan 8, 2016

DoSomething.org, the largest not-for-profit organization for young people and social change announces its eighth annual Celebs Gone Good list. More →

Hunger Is Awards Over $4 Million To 79 Local Hunger Charities Dec 17, 2015

The Albertsons Companies Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced that Hunger Is, their joint charitable initiative to fight childhood hunger in America, awarded over $4 million in grants to 79 local charities to feed hungry children living in neighborhoods throughout the country. More →

Many Stars Attend 9th Annual Evening Before Event Sep 22, 2015

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Saturday, September 19th, where the entertainment industry came together for the ninth annual “Evening Before” party, benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Viola Davis Shares Her Story of Growing Up Hungry, Poor and Ashamed Jul 31, 2015

The latest issue of AARP The Magazine features Viola Davis' rags-to-riches story of how she got to where she is today and why giving back now means everything to her. More →

Robin Thicke, Common and Nile Rodgers to Perform at Legacy of Hope Foundation Concert Jun 29, 2015

The Legacy of Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization working to support the building of the Nelson Mandela’s Children’s Hospital (NMCH) in Johannesburg, South Africa, announces a streamed concert and worldwide media event to take place on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. More →

Hunger Campaign Featuring Viola Davis Raises More Than $5.5 Million Jun 4, 2015

The Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced they have raised more than $5.5 million through customer donations to Hunger Is, a joint charitable initiative designed to raise awareness and funds to end childhood hunger in America. More →

Viola Davis: Creativity Is The Only Way To Survive May 26, 2015

McCann Worldgroup & The Paley Center for Media are very proud to announce that the critically revered film, theater and TV actress Viola Davis will be joining the “Creativity is the Only Way to Survive” seminar they are hosting at the 2015 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity on Monday, June 22, 2015 at 1pm. More →

Viola Davis To Continue Role As Ambassador For Hunger Campaign Mar 27, 2015

Academy Award-nominated actress Viola Davis has announced, alongside The Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), that she will continue her role as Ambassador for a second year with Hunger Is, a joint charitable program designed to raise awareness and funds to fight childhood hunger in the America. More →

Kerry Washington Honored With GLAAD Vanguard Award Mar 24, 2015

GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, honored Kerry Washington, Roland Emmerich, and the best in film and television at the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. More →

Stars Attend 13th Annual Night Before Fundraiser In Support Of MPTF Feb 23, 2015

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 21st, 2015 for the 13th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

U2 Supports Campaign To Build Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital Jan 12, 2015

Legendary rock band U2 has thrown its support behind the Legacy of Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization aiding to bring one of Nelson Mandela's final wishes to fruition – the construction of the 5th dedicated children’s hospital on the entire continent of Africa. More →

Hunger Is Awards $1.3 Million To 198 Local Hunger Charities Nov 5, 2014

The Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) have announced that Hunger Is, their joint charitable initiative to fight childhood hunger in America, has awarded over $1.3 million in grants to 198 local charities to connect hungry children living in neighborhoods to healthy food throughout the country. More →

Television's Biggest Stars Celebrate 8th Annual Evening Before Event Aug 26, 2014

Many of television’s biggest stars came out to Century Park, CA on Sunday night to celebrate the Eighth Annual “Evening Before” event, which benefitted MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Viola Davis Helps Raise $4.5 Million To Fight Childhood Hunger In America Jun 18, 2014

The Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) have announced they have raised more than $4.5 million in support of Hunger Is, a joint charitable initiative designed to raise awareness and funds to fight childhood hunger in America. More →

Melissa Peterman To Host Unusual Suspects Theatre Company Gala May 23, 2014

The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company (US), an award-winning non-profit that provides transformational theatre-arts programs and mentorship to underserved Los Angeles County youth and families, has announced that Melissa Peterman (ABC’s “Baby Daddy”) is hosting its 6th Annual Gala, “Change. Together.” on May 29th, 2014 at the historic Cicada Restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles. More →

Unusual Suspects Theatre Company To Host Star-Studded Annual Gala Apr 18, 2014

The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company (US), an award-winning non-profit that provides transformational theatre-arts programs and mentorship to underserved Los Angeles County youth and families, is hosting its 6th Annual Gala, “Change. Together.” on May 29th, 2014 at the historic Cicada Restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles. More →

Viola Davis Joins Campaign To End Childhood Hunger Mar 28, 2014

Academy Award-nominated actress Viola Davis, together with The Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) today launched Hunger Is, a joint charitable program designed to raise awareness and funds to fight childhood hunger in the United States. More →

Bob Barker Stands Up For Elephants Jun 26, 2013

Hot on the heels of the controversy surrounding the Cole Bros. Circus — which was in Rhode Island over the weekend and is notorious for racking up fines and citations for its treatment of elephants and for partnering with an exhibitor with a record of beating and neglecting elephants — TV icon Bob Barker is making an appeal on PETA's behalf to Rhode Island Speaker of the House Gordon Fox urging him to allow Rhode Island’s proposed ban on bullhooks to come to a vote. More →

Viola Davis Says No To Circus Bullhooks May 29, 2013

As Rhode Island’s legislature considers a proposed ban on bullhooks — weapons that circuses use to beat and intimidate elephants — Rhode Island native Viola Davis has sent a letter on PETA's behalf urging state legislators to support the ban. More →

Celebrities Attend "Night Before" Party For MPTF Feb 26, 2013

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers converged on February 23rd, 2013 for the 11th annual “Night Before” party to benefit the Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation. More →

ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood: The Power Of Our Presence Jan 16, 2013

ESSENCE, the preeminent brand for African-American women, will recognize the extraordinary achievements of Black women in film and television with its 6th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon, taking place on February 21, 2013 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. More →

David Schwimmer Joins Stars At Rape Treatment Center Event Oct 17, 2012

Academy Award nominated actress Viola Davis lent her voice to raise awareness about rape and the sexual abuse of children by hosting the annual brunch to benefit the Rape Treatment Center (RTC) at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center on Sunday October 14, at Greenacres in Beverly Hills. More →

Viola Davis To Host Rape Treatment Center Brunch Oct 4, 2012

Academy Award nominated actress Viola Davis will lend her voice to raise awareness about rape and sexual assault by hosting the annual brunch to benefit the Rape Treatment Center (RTC) at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center. More →

Livia Firth Named As Oxfam Ambassador Jul 20, 2012

Oxfam is delighted to announce Livia Firth as its newest Global Ambassador, joining among others Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Scarlett Johansson, and Coldplay's Chris Martin to partner the charity in its campaigning and fundraising work. More →

Join Russell Brand At Friendly House Awards Luncheon Jul 3, 2012

Comedian Russell Brand may have raised eyebrows in the past but on the 27th of October, you can join him and other philanthropists in raising money for Friendly House. More →

Meryl Streep Donates $10,000 To Viola Davis' Upward Bound Fund Mar 7, 2012

Meryl Streep has donated $10,000 to the scholarship fund of the Upward Bound at Rhode Island College program—a fund founded by fellow Best Actress nominee and Upward Bound alumna Viola Davis and her sister. More →