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Scarlett Johansson Joins SodaStream's Secret Continent Campaign Apr 14, 2014

Reaffirming its commitment to reducing the volume of plastic bottles and cans that end up in landfills each year, SodaStream, the world leader in home beverage carbonation stations, is leading a campaign to raise awareness for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a collection of waste floating in the ocean that is twice the size of Texas. More →

Girls: A No Ceilings Conversation With Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Apr 14, 2014

On Thursday April 17th, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will host Girls: A No Ceilings Conversation – the first in a series of No Ceilings Conversation events designed to provide a forum to hear from girls and women around the world. More →

Sharif Atkins To Be Honored At Operation Smile New York Smile Event Apr 14, 2014

Operation Smile, the world’s largest medical charity of its kind providing free cleft surgery and care, will hold its 12th annual Smile Event in New York City on Thursday, May 1 at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Orlando Bloom Visits Syrian Children Apr 14, 2014

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom wrapped up a visit last week to Jordan where he met with children from Syria and their families whose lives have been devastated by the conflict – now in its fourth year. More →

Duchess Of Cambridge Visits Children's Hospice In New Zealand Apr 14, 2014

The Duchess of Cambridge visited the Rainbow Place Children’s Hospice in Hamilton, New Zealand, during the weekend. More →

Stars Take A Silent Stand With Malala Yousafzai Apr 11, 2014

On April 17, Malala Yousafzai and Shiza Shahid, co-founder and CEO of The Malala Fund, will join international activist and Free The Children Co-Founder Craig Kielburger in taking a 24-hour ‘silent’ stand to raise awareness for the millions of girls around the world who have been denied the right to attend school. More →

Stars Attend Food Bank For New York City Can Do Awards Apr 11, 2014

Food Bank For New York City — the city’s major hunger-relief organization working to end food poverty throughout the five boroughs — raised more than $2 million this week at the organization’s annual Can Do Awards Dinner at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Join Susan Sarandon At Power Of Women Event Apr 11, 2014

Here is your chance to bid on the chance to join Academy Award winning actress Susan Sarandon at Cipriani Midtown in New York April 25th for Variety’s exclusive Power of Women event. More →

Tricia Helfer - An Indoor Cat Is A Healthy Cat Apr 11, 2014

Tricia Helfer and PETA are encouraging people to keep their cats inside. More →

STEM Advocate Danica McKellar To Discuss Math In Movies Apr 11, 2014

Lockheed Martin will host education advocate Danica McKellar at the upcoming USA Science & Engineering Festival to discuss the mathematics behind the hit animated film “Flatland: The Movie,” and its 2012 sequel, “Flatland 2: Sphereland” – two productions highly acclaimed for their creative use of math and sci-fi inventiveness. More →

Tiesto To Headline Thank You Festival Apr 11, 2014

The Global Citizen movement continues its efforts to motivate and educate socially-active youth about the causes and consequences of extreme poverty with a newly announced DC-area concert featuring Tiesto, Above & Beyond, Krewella, Alvin Risk, and more. More →

Journey Frontman Sings For Typhoon Relief Apr 11, 2014

Prudence Foundation, the regional charitable arm of Prudential Corporation Asia (Prudential), has launched a new episode of the popular financial literacy animation Cha-Ching and a new version of its “Charity” song to raise funds for the Typhoon Haiyan disaster relief and recovery effort. More →

UK Stars Record Album To Mark 100th Anniversary Of WWI Apr 10, 2014

The British Prime Minister, comedians, soap stars, Hollywood actors and the cast of War Horse, are brought together in an extraordinary album of spoken word and music, marking the most haunting moments of the First World War. More →

Hilary Swank To Be Honored By Petco Foundation Apr 10, 2014

Celebrating more than 15 years of making a difference for animals, the Petco Foundation will host its sixth annual Hope Gala at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. More →

Jack Johnson's Charity To Match Donations To Green Classroom Projects Apr 10, 2014

To celebrate Earth Day 2014, Jack Johnson's Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation will match up to $25,000 in donations to “green” classroom projects on DonorsChoose.org, an online charity that makes it easy to support public school students in need. More →

Glee Stars To Take Part In Taste For A Cure Event Apr 10, 2014

The 19th Annual Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation’s (JCCF) “TASTE FOR A CURE,” is set for Friday, April 25, 2014 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. More →

Big Country Stars To Play In Peoria For St Jude Apr 10, 2014

Some of the biggest names in Country music will “Play in Peoria” with more than 17 acts coming together over 3 days for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all to help raise awareness in the fight against childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. More →

Join Bill And Chelsea Clinton Backstage At Clinton Foundation Gala Apr 10, 2014

Bill Clinton is giving you the chance to win an unforgettable trip to the Clinton Foundation Gala in NYC on May 1. More →

Ringo Starr And Celebrity Friends Sign Drumhead For Charity Auction Apr 10, 2014

Ringo Starr and some of his showbiz friends have signed a drumhead that is now being auctioned for charity. More →

Michael Bloomberg Honored At Oceana Gala Apr 9, 2014

Oceana, the largest international organization dedicated solely to protecting the world’s oceans, honored Michael R. Bloomberg at its annual New York City Gala last night. More →

UK Prime Minister Promises To Ban Wild Animal Circuses Apr 9, 2014

British Prime Minister David Cameron has today made a commitment to an Animal Defenders International (ADI) deputation to Downing Street that he will ban wild animal circuses. More →

Lena Dunham And Dr. Neal Baer Honored By Point Foundation Apr 9, 2014

More than 400 guests joined two dozen celebrities and dignitaries at the annual Point Honors gala on April 7, which celebrated the accomplishments of Point Foundation (Point) scholarship recipients. More →

Niki Taylor Visits NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital‏ Apr 9, 2014

Supermodel Niki Taylor visited the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital yesterday to talk with parents of newborns and support this month’s “March of Babies” events, the March Of Dimes signature fundraiser, which helps fund research to find the causes of premature birth and prevent other maternal and infant health problems. More →

Bridgit Mendler Kicks Off #BabySitIn Volunteer Campaign For Kids‏ Apr 9, 2014

Actress and platinum-selling recording artist Bridgit Mendler has teamed up with Save the Children to launch #BabySitIn, a volunteer campaign for teens to help babies in the United States and around the world get a healthy start. More →

Stars Call On David Cameron To Implement Wild Animal Circus Ban‏ Apr 9, 2014

Over 70 celebrities and politicians have joined Animal Defenders International (ADI) to call on UK Prime Minister David Cameron to speed along plans to ban circuses using wild animals. More →

Tony Hawk Grants Wish For Sick Boy Apr 9, 2014

Thanks to children’s charity Kids Wish Network, Adam from Sarasota, FL, recently got some amazing skateboarding tips from his idol, Tony Hawk. More →

Win A Cooking Lesson With Jamie Oliver! Apr 9, 2014

Jamie Oliver is working with Prizeo on a fundraising campaign once again, and a special one-on-one experience is up for grabs. More →

Mayim Bialik Wants Animal Cosmetic Testing Banned In US Apr 9, 2014

California’s Senate this week approved a measure by State Senator Marty Block (SD-39) that urges the U.S to join California, the European Union (EU), and the countries of Norway, India, and Israel in banning animal testing of cosmetic products. More →

Jon Stewart And Sarah Palin Agree On Something Important Apr 8, 2014

In honor of National Volunteer Week (April 6-12), American Corporate Partners (ACP), a national nonprofit organization that connects post-9/11 veterans to business professionals for career guidance, announced the launch of its new radio ad campaign featuring Jon Stewart and Sarah Palin actually agreeing on something. More →

Russell Simmons And Rosario Dawson To Judge Hip Hop And Spoken Word Contest Apr 8, 2014

Youth Speaks has announced a new youth hip hop and spoken word contest and radio special called “Raise Up.” More →