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NRDC Honors Julia Louis-Dreyfus at Night of Comedy Benefit Jun 10, 2022

Earlier this week, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) hosted its first-ever Los Angeles fundraising comedy event, “Night of Comedy” at NeueHouse Hollywood. More →

Peace One Day announces this year's Climate Action Live Jun 9, 2022

Acclaimed musicians, actors, business leaders, climate activists and environmentalists from around the world will unite on 21st June for Climate Action Live, an international event convened by Peace One Day. More →

Harlem Teens Receive Business Advice From Nick Cannon, Place Third in National Pitch Competition Jun 8, 2022

Nick Cannon Foundation, Inc., in collaboration with Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in public schools nationwide, held its 7th Annual National America’s Teen Mogul (ATM) Competition in Southeast Queens, NY. Previous ATM pitch competitions have been held in San Diego, Los Angeles, Chicago, DC, Miami, and Charlotte. More →

Tiffani Thiessen Joins New Campaign on How to Help Protect Kids Against Meningococcal Meningitis Jun 7, 2022

Award-winning actress and mother Tiffani Thiessen, best known for her role on the hit television series Saved by the Bell, is partnering with the National Meningitis Association (NMA) to launch a new public health initiative, It’s About Time: Help Stop the Clock on Meningitis, aimed at educating parents about the importance of potentially life-saving vaccination to help protect their pre-teens and teens against meningococcal meningitis. More →

Animals Asia Unveils Its Last Sanctuary in Vietnam for Saving The Vulnerable Moon and Sun Bears Jun 6, 2022

Animals Asia has unveiled the location of its new sanctuary in Bach Ma, Vietnam, bringing them a step closer to ending the cruel, outdated and illegal practice of bear bile farming in the country. More →

Stars Attend The Global Gift Gala Benefiting Heartbeat for Ukraine Jun 3, 2022

The Global Gift Gala presented by Woonkly, the world’s first decentralized metasocial network of NFTs, once again hosted a star-studded evening including live performances and fundraising in the context of the Cannes Film Festival from Cannes. More →

Kesha to Headline Stonewall Day Hosted by Pride Live with Support from Google Jun 2, 2022

Pride Live, a social advocacy and community engagement organization for the LGBTQ+ community, today announced GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Kesha as the headline performer for Stonewall Day 2022. More →

The 21st Annual ADAPT Community Network Golf Tournament to be Hosted by FOX 5 News Anchor Steve Lacy and Teresa Priolo Jun 2, 2022

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of ADAPT Community Network, announced today that the 21st Annual ADAPT Community Network Golf Tournament will be held at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, New York, on Monday, October 17th, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. More →

Ayesha Curry and Big Freedia Team Up with No Kid Hungry to Help Kids Get Free Summer Meals Jun 1, 2022

All kids deserve a happy, healthy summer, but as communities continue to struggle with the effects of the pandemic, millions of children are at risk of hunger this summer. No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger, is launching an awareness campaign to help families find free meals for their kids and teens this summer through a bilingual text service. More →

Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation "Big Fighters, Big Cause" Charity Boxing Night Honors Nick Jonas & Raises Over $650,000 Jun 1, 2022

For the eleventh year, B. Riley Securities presented the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night on Wednesday, May 25 at The Beverly Hilton. More →

Julian Lennon to Debut 'Change' at the Everland Concert for Climate During UNEP's World Environment Day Celebrations May 31, 2022

Julian Lennon, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and global philanthropist, has written and recorded a new song that will be performed for the first time at Everland’s Concert for Climate on June 4 as part of the United Nations Environment Programme’s World Environment Day More →

Coldplay Gives Back – Sweepstakes and Auction Raising Funds for Good Causes May 30, 2022

Coldplay is known as a philanthropic band, giving back and raising awareness in many ways. Now, they’re going big with both a sweepstakes and an auction live – the sweepstakes is raising funds for David Lynch Foundation and the auciton is supporting the Crossroads School. More →

Toby Keith, Justin Moore and Craig Morgan Join Public Tribute Honoring Vietnam Veterans May 27, 2022

Toby Keith, award-winning country superstar and avid supporter of American troops, will headline the Heroes Honor Festival 2022 alongside special musical guests Justin Moore and Craig Morgan at Daytona International Speedway on Memorial Day weekend. More →

Elizabeth Hurley Announced as Smile Train Global Ambassador May 26, 2022

Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, is delighted to announce that international celebrity Elizabeth Hurley, known for her work as an actress, model, businesswoman, and philanthropist, has become a Smile Train Global Ambassador and will lend her support to raise the profile of Smile Train around the world, with a particular focus on her home country, the UK. More →

Liam Payne and Mo Farah Surprise Ilford Kids and Take on Soccer Aid Schools Challenge May 26, 2022

Pupils at John Bramston Primary School were in for a surprise when Liam Payne and Sir Mo Farah walked through the doors on Monday 16 May to take part in their Soccer Aid Schools Challenge. More →

Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and Bradley Cooper Announce Plans to Open a Second Location on Maryland's Eastern Shore May 25, 2022

As The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp prepares to welcome campers for its 35th summer in Ashford, Conn., CEO James Canton and Board Member Bradley Cooper announced today that the organization will open a second location on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in 2023, providing “a different kind of healing” to more children with serious illnesses and their families in the Mid-Atlantic. More →

PBS' National Memorial Day Concert Returns For 2022 May 25, 2022

Capital Concerts announced today the return of PBS’ NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT for a live presentation from Washington, D.C. hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise, acclaimed actors who have dedicated themselves to veterans causes and supporting our troops in active service. More →

29th Annual Race To Erase MS Gala Raises Over $1.4 Million May 24, 2022

On Friday, May 20, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) advocate and Center Without Walls founder, Nancy Davis, welcomed guests to the Fairmont Century Plaza for the 29th Annual Race to Erase MS Gala. More →

CharityBuzz Launches Massive Broadway-Themed Auction and Sweepstakes May 23, 2022

This May, ahead of the 75th Annual Tony Awards, Charitybuzz, the leading impact marketplace for people to live out their wildest dreams while supporting great causes, has announced their biggest live theater initiatives yet, the Broadway Curtain Up Auction, full of once in a lifetime Broadway experiences, and the Broadway’s Biggest Fan Giveaway, which grants one lucky winner the ultimate Broadway getaway. More →

Joe Bonamassa Raises Over $60,000 Following Third Annual Stream-A-Thon For Musicians In Need May 20, 2022

The Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation’s 3rd annual Stream-A-Thon, hosted by Joe Bonamassa, was a spectacular display of musicianship that helped raise an additional $60,000 for musicians in need and featured nearly 3 hours of music performances from over 25 talented artists including some of Joe’s legendary friends and rising stars. More →

Luis Fonsi Joins Alzheimer's Association as the First Latin Artist Featured in Music Moments Campaign May 19, 2022

This spring, the Alzheimer's Association is teaming up with multi-platinum-selling global artist Luis Fonsi to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s and the significant impact it has on the Latino community. More →

Wilson Cruz Hosts 2022 GLSEN Respect Awards - New York May 18, 2022

Earlier this week, GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ+ youth returned in-person to their 2022 GLSEN Respect Awards presented by Hollister at Gotham Hall in New York City. More →

Robin Hood's Annual Benefit Raises $126 Million for Fight Against Poverty in New York City May 16, 2022

Last week, Robin Hood's annual benefit raised $126 million, including a $50 million commitment from New York City toward a $100 million joint child care initiative. More →

Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, and Others Condemn Supreme Court's Plan to Overturn Roe v. Wade May 13, 2022

A new full-page ad in The New York Times features 160 young artists and influencers advocating for reproductive freedom, including abortion rights. They oppose the Supreme Court’s plan to overturn Roe v. Wade and end our national constitutional right to an abortion, laid out in a recent leaked draft opinion. More →

Amy Schumer Joins the Board of Directors of the Hyperemesis Education and Research Foundation May 13, 2022

The HER Foundation announces that Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-nominated standup comedian, actress, writer, producer, and director Amy Schumer will join the HER Foundation’s Board of Directors in time to celebrate the 11th annual HG Awareness Day on Sunday, May 15th. More →

Little Kids Rock Unveils Lineup For 20th Anniversary Benefit May 13, 2022

Little Kids Rock, the national nonprofit on a mission to transform lives by restoring, expanding, and innovating music education in public schools across the country, today unveiled the lineup of honorees and musical guests for its 20th Anniversary benefit taking place May 17 in New York City. More →

Breast Cancer Research Foundation Raises $8.5 Million At Annual Hot Pink Party May 12, 2022

This week, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) returned, in-person to their annual Hot Pink Party, at The Glasshouse in New York City. More →

George Lopez Hosts City Year Los Angeles Spring Break: Destination Education May 12, 2022

City Year Los Angeles celebrated 15 years of service at Spring Break: Destination Education, their annual star-studded benefit – a high-energy night of musical performances, food and games. More →

Holly Robinson Peete to Host the 47th Annual Gracie Awards May 11, 2022

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) today announced actress Holly Robinson-Peete will host the 47th Annual Gracie Awards and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Christina Perri will give a special live performance of her brand new single, “Evergone.” More →

The RIDE Foundation's Third Annual Gala Event Dance To End Hunger Benefiting No Kid Hungry May 10, 2022

RIDE Foundation (Robyn & Italo Dance Events), formed by Pro-Am ballroom dance partners, Robyn Shreiber and Italo Elgueta, has announced its annual gala event, DANCE TO END HUNGER, will benefit No Kid Hungry – Share Our Strength’s campaign to end childhood hunger in the US. More →