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Rose Byrne Reads The Tale Of Peter Rabbit For Storyline Online Feb 13, 2018

On the opening day of Sony Pictures’ Peter Rabbit, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's children’s literacy program Storyline Online is launching its newest video featuring Peter Rabbit star Rose Byrne reading the original classic The Tale of Peter Rabbit (storylineonline.net/peter-rabbit), written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter in 1901 and published in 1902. More →

Vanessa Williams And Jillian Hervey Team Up with Burlington and WomenHeart to #KnockOutHeartDisease Feb 13, 2018

Multi-Platinum Recording Artist, Award Winning Actress and New York Times Best-Selling Author Vanessa Williams, as well as her daughter, Jillian Hervey of Electro-Soul duo, LION BABE, appeared at Burlington’s flagship location in New York City to kick off Burlington’s seventh annual partnership with WomenHeart to #KnockOutHeartDisease. More →

Olympic Message Of Peace Is Universal Feb 13, 2018

As the world comes together for the Winter Olympics, which kicked off Friday in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on everyone to recognize and promote the Games’ universal message of peace and tolerance. More →

Lin-Manuel Miranda Releases New Salsa-Remix Of Almost Like Praying To Benefit Hurricane Relief Efforts In Puerto Rico Feb 12, 2018

Award winning actor, writer, composer and humanitarian Lin-Manuel Miranda has unveiled a new Salsa-music remix of “Almost Like Praying,” his all-star benefit single recorded last Fall to benefit the Hispanic Federation’s “Unidos” Disaster Relief Fund, for hurricane recovery and rebuilding initiatives in Puerto Rico. More →

Queen Latifah To Be Honored With Honorary Degree Feb 12, 2018

The Rutgers University Board of Governors confirmed that Newark’s own Queen Latifah will deliver the keynote address at the Rutgers University − Newark Commencement Ceremony on May 14, 2018 at the Prudential Center. More →

Rosario Dawson Promotes NAACP's Solar Equity Initiative Feb 12, 2018

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the country’s foremost civil rights organization, extends their deep gratitude to Rosario Dawson for her support and promotion of their Solar Equity Initiative and Go Solar in Your Community pledge. More →

Jeff Foxworthy Takes Slow Ride To Help Non-Profit Raise Money For New Vans Feb 12, 2018

No Longer Bound, a residential regeneration center for men with drug and alcohol addiction, is leveraging the power of social media in hopes of raising money for new vans. More →

Team LeBron, Team Stephen Announce Charities For 67th NBA All-Star Game Feb 12, 2018

The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that Team LeBron has selected After-School All-Stars Los Angeles and Team Stephen has selected Brotherhood Crusade, as the community-based organizations they will play for during the 67th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 18 (8 p.m. ET) at Staples Center. More →

Inaugural ADAPT Leadership Awards Gala To Honor Al Roker And Deborah Roberts Feb 9, 2018

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of ADAPT Community Network announced its 2018 ADAPT Leadership Awards Gala will take place on Thursday, March 8th at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. More →

Super Bowl - A Charity Roundup Feb 9, 2018

What were you doing during the Super Bowl this year? Perhaps you burned your finger while pealing out the frozen pizzas from your oven, or maybe you were dressed up in your team’s gear drinking a Bud light waiting for the show to start. More →

Jessica Biel And WCG Partner On The Tryst Network Feb 9, 2018

Today, global nonprofit WCG Cares (WCG), in collaboration with actress and activist Jessica Biel, announced the launch of the Tryst Network, a new mission-driven effort to improve the sexual health IQ of women and their partners using funny, provocative and empowering online content. More →

Stranger Things' David Harbour and Fantastic Beasts' Alison Sudol Join Greenpeace Ship Headed to Antarctica Feb 9, 2018

‘Stranger Things’ star David Harbour and ‘Fantastic Beasts’ star Alison Sudol are on board a Greenpeace ship heading for Antarctic waters. More →

Blondie Performs At Star-Studded Red Dress Awards Feb 9, 2018

Woman’s Day Editor in Chief Susan Spencer and Publisher and CRO Kassie Means hosted the 15th annual Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards at Jazz at Lincoln Center. More →

Elton John Receives Crystal Award At World Economic Forum Feb 8, 2018

Last month, in recognition of both his musical career and his extraordinary humanitarian achievements as Founder of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), Sir Elton John received the Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum’s 48th Annual Meeting in Davos. More →

Stars Confirmed For American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection 2018 Fashion Show Feb 8, 2018

The American Heart Association's (AHA) Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection, presented by Macy’s, will return to the Hammerstein Ballroom on Thursday, February 8, 2018. More →

Your Chance To Meet David Copperfield In Las Vegas Feb 8, 2018

A new charity auction is giveng you the chance to meet David Copperfield, the Winner of 21 Emmy Awards, called “The Greatest Illusionist of Our Time” by Oprah Winfrey, and the most successful solo performer in the history of the world. More →

Gillian Anderson - I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur Feb 8, 2018

As New York Fashion Week unfolds, PETA US has unveiled a gigantic billboard showing Gillian Anderson wearing nothing but a smile with the slogan “I’d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur.” More →

Your Chance To Be Drawn As A Character In South Park Feb 8, 2018

Here’s your chance to be drawn in an episode of South Park, and meet Trey Parker and Matt Stone – and all you have to do is donate to charity through omaze.com. More →

David Furnish Calls On Trump Administration To Act On HIV/AIDS Feb 7, 2018

In response to President Trump’s State of the Union address, David Furnish, Chairman of the Elton John AIDS Foundation has written an opinion article for The Hill urging the Trump Administration to fulfill the promise and potential of this moment by committing to the fight to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in America. More →

Your Chance To Meet Trace Adkins Feb 7, 2018

Here’s your chance to meet country star Trace Adkins and get your hands on a cowboy hat signed by the man himself. More →

Sport Relief Is Back With The Challenge Of All Challenges Feb 7, 2018

Sport Relief is back and for the first time ever is asking the entire nation to take on a huge collective challenge – beating a billion steps a day, every day, from 17th-23rd March. More →

Your Chance To Have Mark Hamill Record Your Outgoing Voicemail In The Voice Of The Joker Feb 7, 2018

A new charity auction is giving you the chance to have Mark Hamill record your outgoing voicemail in the voice of The Joker. More →

Rihanna Attends Global Partnership For Education Financing Conference Feb 6, 2018

Ten current and three former heads of state and more than 100 ministers gathered at the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Financing Conference, making this the highest-level education financing event of its kind. More →

amfAR Gala New York 2018 To Take Place Tomorrow Night Feb 6, 2018

On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will kick off New York Fashion Week with its annual amfAR Gala New York at Cipriani Wall Street and will pay tribute to writer, producer, and director Lee Daniels and W Magazine’s Stefano Tonchi for their longstanding commitment to the fight against AIDS. More →

Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation And Prizeo Team Up For Super Bowl LII Sweepstakes Feb 6, 2018

Shortly after the Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings to send them to Super Bowl LII, Quarterback Carson Wentz knew he wanted to do something big for the Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation. More →

Frank Lampard To Be Honoured With Nordoff Robbins Legends Of Football Award Feb 6, 2018

Nordoff Robbins has announced that this year’s recipient of the Nordoff Robbins Legends of Football Award will be former West Ham United, Chelsea and Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard. More →

Your Chance To Play Football With Tom Brady - Yes, Really! Feb 5, 2018

Five-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is gearing up for another Big Game and he’s still making time to give back. More →

Major Leaguers Grant $50,000 To Water Mission In Support Of Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts Feb 5, 2018

The Major League Baseball Players Trust today announced it will provide a $50,000 grant to Water Mission in support of the nonprofit’s relief and recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. More →

Laura Bush To Speak At NAFSA 2018 International Education Conference In Philadelphia Feb 5, 2018

Best-selling author, philanthropist, educator and former First Lady of the United States Laura Bush will speak at the 2018 NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More →

Woman's Day To Celebrate 15th Annual Red Dress Awards Feb 5, 2018

Woman’s Day Editor in Chief Susan Spencer and Publisher and CRO Kassie Means will host the 15th annual Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards. More →