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G. Love To Perform At Little Kids Rock's 3rd Annual Spring Jam Concert Apr 18, 2017

With inner city public school music programs on the chopping block, renowned alternative blues / hip-hop artist, G. Love, will headline an intimate evening at The Cutting Room in support of one of his favorite nonprofits – Little Kids Rock. More →

Louis Gossett Jr Promotes Craft Therapy Sponsored By Help Heal Veterans In New PSA Apr 18, 2017

Help Heal Veterans (Heal Vets), the nation’s largest provider of free therapeutic arts-and-craft kits to U.S. veterans and active duty military personnel, has launched a new public service announcement (PSA) to raise awareness about the healing power of craft therapy. More →

California Assembly Bill Motivates Celebrities To Take Action For Animals Apr 17, 2017

California Assembly Bill 485, The Pet Rescue and Adoption Act, has inspired stars such as Russell Simmons, Nikki Sixx, Kunal Nayyar, Leona Lewis, Alicia Witt, NASCAR Driver Leilani Munter, WWE’s Tyler Breeze and many more to take to social media and create a storm using #YesOnAB485. More →

18th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port Sells Out In Record Time Thanks To Tom Brady Apr 17, 2017

Best Buddies International is excited to announce that its upcoming 18th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port has sold out in record time, thanks in part to the support of Best Buddies Global Ambassador Tom Brady. More →

Bill Clinton To Keynote Recommit To Kids Summit Apr 17, 2017

Is the American Dream reachable or at risk for America’s young people? That question will be at the heart of conversations at Recommit to Kids |The Summit for America’s Future, a national gathering by America’s Promise Alliance, the nation’s largest network dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth, on April 18 in NYC. More →

Starlight Children's Foundation And Star Wars: Force For Good Launch Starlight Virtual Reality Initiative Apr 17, 2017

Starlight Children's Foundation, a leading charity for 35 years, today announces the launch of Starlight Virtual Reality as a groundbreaking new program that will entertain, educate and inspire the imagination of thousands of hospitalized young patients across the US. More →

Amber Valletta To Host Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Los Angeles Annual Accessories For Success Spring Scholarship Luncheon Apr 17, 2017

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) hosts its annual Accessories for Success Spring Scholarship Luncheon, April 23, 2017 at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills presented by City National Bank and TLC. More →

Malala Yousafzai Designated Youngest-Ever UN Messenger Of Peace Apr 13, 2017

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today designated children’s rights activist and Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai as a UN Messenger of Peace with a special focus on girls’ education. More →

James Cromwell Wants You To Give Pigs A Break This Easter Apr 13, 2017

Just in time for Easter, Babe star James Cromwell is hitting the airwaves in some of the country’s most “Bible-minded” cities to encourage Christians to celebrate a ham-free Easter. More →

Soledad O'Brien To Host Hyundai Hope On Wheels Superheroes Wear Labcoats Event Apr 13, 2017

Hyundai Hope On Wheels (HHOW) is pleased to announce its 19th year in support of pediatric cancer and commitment to $15 million donation to cancer research in 2017. More →

The Elders Urge G20 Leaders To Take Bold And Decisive Action On Climate Change Apr 13, 2017

The Elders have called on G20 leaders to take “bold and decisive action” on climate change, specifically regarding climate finance provision and ending fossil fuel subsidies. More →

New York City Mission Society Hosts Annual Champions For Children Benefit Apr 13, 2017

The New York City Mission Society held its annual Champions for Children fundraising Gala at the Mandarin Oriental in Manhattan on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, raising approximately $520,000. More →

Ricky Gervais Awarded For Animal Protection Advocacy Apr 12, 2017

Animal Defenders International (ADI) has presented multi-talented comedian Ricky Gervais with the prestigious Lord Houghton Award for his high-profile advocacy on animal protection issues, creating awareness in a unique way to worldwide audiences. More →

Meredith Vieira To Host The Women's Choice Award Show Apr 12, 2017

The WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARD SHOW announced today that EMMY award winning veteran television journalist and personality Meredith Vieira will host the 2017 Women’s Choice Award Show honoring fierce women who passionately advocate for the empowerment of girls and women. More →

Melissa Rivers To Emcee Erasing The Stigma Leadership Awards Apr 12, 2017

Melissa Rivers will emcee the Erasing the Stigma Leadership Awards, honoring Judy Collins, Paul Dalio and Anna Akana on April 27. More →

Star Wars: Force For Change Celebrates 40 Years Of Star Wars With Epic Fundraising Event Apr 12, 2017

Star Wars: Force For Change in collaboration with Omaze will launch the Star Wars “Past, Present and Future” fundraising campaign to benefit UNICEF and Starlight Children's Foundation. More →

Harlem Globetrotters To Participate In American Red Cross Giving Day Apr 12, 2017

The Harlem Globetrotters, the most storied sports and entertainment franchise in the world, will bring their talents to a different stage on April 26. More →

Prince Harry Visits The University Of Bath To Watch Trials For Invictus Games 2017 Apr 11, 2017

Prince Harry recently visited the University of Bath to watch trials for the Invictus Games 2017. More →

Astronaut Tim Peake Donates £250,000 To The Prince's Trust Apr 11, 2017

European Space Agency Astronaut and Prince's Trust Ambassador Tim Peake has donated £250,000 to help the Prince’s Trust continue changing young lives, as a result of sales through his best-selling book ‘Hello, is this planet Earth?’, published last November. More →

Darryl "DMC" McDaniels To Serve As Grand Marshall For NAMIWalks NYC Apr 11, 2017

The National Alliance on Mental Illness-NYC Metro announced today that hip hop legend, author and mental health advocate Darryl "DMC" McDaniels will serve as grand marshal of its 11th annual NAMIWalks NYC. More →

Hillary Clinton To Be Honored At Children's Health Fund Annual Benefit Apr 11, 2017

Hillary Clinton will speak and be honored at this year’s Children's Health Fund Annual Benefit. More →

Autism Speaks Benefit Light Up The Blues Announces It Will Postpone Its Annual Concert Apr 11, 2017

With Autism Awareness Month beginning, Los Angeles-based annual Autism Speaks benefit concert Light Up The Blues announces it will not be hosting an event this year. More →

Make a Film Foundation Premieres Zombie Film Created With Johnny Depp to Fulfill Wish of Kid With Cancer Apr 10, 2017

Make A Film Foundation (MAFF), a non-profit film wish granting organization for children with life-threatening medical conditions, will present a premiere of The Black Ghiandola at a fundraising benefit screening to be held on Saturday April 22nd at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. More →

The HSUS Announces 31st Annual Genesis Award Winners Apr 10, 2017

Netflix’s “The Ivory Game,” Rolling Stone’s “The Dog Factory,” and Chicago Tribune’s “The Price of Pork” head the line-up of 18 winners of the 31st Annual Genesis Awards, presented by The Humane Society of the United States. More →

Zoe Saldana And Rachel Zoe To Take Part In Fifth Annual Moms +SocialGood Apr 10, 2017

In celebration of Mother’s Day, hundreds of advocates, experts and every day moms and dads will gather on May 4 in New York City to share ideas, exchange best practices and inspire action for a healthy planet and happy families. More →

America's Promise Alliance Names Artist Andra Day And Malcolm Mitchell 2017 Promise Heroes Apr 10, 2017

America’s Promise Alliance, the nation’s largest network dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth, will recognize singer and songwriter, Andra Day, and New England Patriot, Malcolm Mitchell, as Promise Heroes at the third annual Promise Night Gala at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square on April 18. More →

G. Hannelius To Host Art In The Afternoon In May Apr 10, 2017

On Saturday, May 6 from 12-4pm nonprofit A Window Between Worlds (AWBW) will host Art in the Afternoon, their popular annual art festival, at the Venice Skills Center, 611 5th Avenue. More →

Josh Groban Performs At Culture For One's Fifth Annual Benefit Apr 7, 2017

On the evening of Monday, April 3rd, NYC’s prominent philanthropists, as well as those involved in the arts, entertainment, and fashion came together at espace for Culture For One’s Fifth Annual Benefit which raised $290,000 to provide the under-served youth in NYC’s foster care system with access to the arts. More →

Selena Gomez To Host WE Day California 2017 Apr 7, 2017

WE Day, an international series of inspiring stadium-sized events, announces the initial list of speakers, performers and presenters attending WE Day California on April 27, 2017 at The “Fabulous” Forum. More →

Clinton Foundation To Host Sixth Annual Health Matters Activation Summit Apr 7, 2017

On Sunday, April 9, and Monday, April 10, President Bill Clinton will host the Clinton Foundation's sixth annual Health Matters Activation Summit, a yearly convening to identify strategies for systemic health improvement and ways to implement those strategies. More →