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Julia Jones Reads to Children in Memory of 9/11 Victim Sep 11, 2013

Lady werewolf Julia Jones from The Twilight Saga films joined a new pack this past weekend, the Brooke Jackman Foundation, to promote literacy for at-risk children in the greater New York area at their 4th Annual Read-a-thon. More →

Designer Stevie Boi Opens His Closet for Charity Sep 11, 2013

Unique eyewear designer, Stevie Boi is auctioning off some of his items to raise money for AIDS Project Los Angeles on Closets For Causes Monday, September 16th at 10am PDT. More →

Stars and Royals Trade for Charity on 9/11 Sep 11, 2013

BGC Partners’ 9th annual Charity Day is taking place today, Wednesday, September 11, 2013, and celebrities from around the world are on the trading floor raising money for their chosen charities. More →

Win a Trip to NY, Meet President Carter and Build Homes Sep 10, 2013

Habitat For Humanity and President Carter are coming together to provide housing to people across the US, and you can join them. More →

Share Your Experiences on The #Road2FarmAid Sep 10, 2013

The #Road2FarmAid, announced last week, is one of many ways that Farm Aid is connecting with fans as it gears up for its annual benefit concert on Sept. 21 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. More →

Tennis Pros Raise Funds for At-Risk Kids Sep 10, 2013

Join Olympic Gold Medalist, US Open, Wimbledon, French and Australian Open Champions, Bob & Mike Bryan on Friday, September 27, for a one-of-a-kind All Star Tennis Festival with a Pro-Am Doubles Tournament. More →

Natalie Morales and Colin Farrell to Attend Moving Families Forward Gala Sep 10, 2013

Natalie Morales, News Anchor of NBC News’ TODAY & Co-Host of the third hour, is set to host the Moving Families Forward Gala benefitting The Ackerman Institute for the Family, in New York City. More →

Sharon Stone, Jon Favreau To Be Honored at Film Festival Sep 10, 2013

Tickets are now on sale for the five-day Catalina Film Festival (CFF) starting on September 18 through 22. More →

Hal Sparks Hosts Charity Polo Fundraiser Sep 10, 2013

Malibu nonprofit, Safety Harbor Kids, saw actor and comedian Hal Sparks serve as Master of Ceremonies at their 7th Annual Polo Fundraiser on Saturday night. More →

Ne-Yo and Olympic Legends Support Day for Kids Sep 9, 2013

Imagine seeing Grammy award-winning singer Ne-Yo in a tug-of-war with Olympic Legends Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Gail Devers on his side – and all 3 of them losing to a group of kids from the Boys & Girls Club! More →

Hope North's First Annual Gala To See Stellar Celebrity Line-up Sep 9, 2013

Hope North's inaugural gala is set to impress on Wednesday, September 18th, at the intimate and hip City Winery in Manhattan. More →

Sweet Relief for Musicians in Need Sep 9, 2013

It has been just over 20 years since the first Sweet Relief album came out celebrating the music of founder Victoria Williams, and now Sweet Relief III: Pennies From Heaven is available for purchase. More →

Joe Mantegna to Receive Humanitarian of the Year Award Sep 9, 2013

Actors for Autism will honor longtime advocate Joe Mantegna at this year’s Reach for the Stars Red Carpet benefit. More →

Michael J. Fox Foundation Teams Up With Poker Tournament Sep 9, 2013

Hollywood Poker, the #1 and only online celebrity poker game on Facebook, iPhone and iPad that connects poker enthusiasts to play with celebrities, has teamed up with the Michael J. Fox Foundation and Love Across the Ocean to bring a celebrity charity poker tournament to Southern California. More →

Gemma Collins To Unveil Anti-Fur Ad for PETA Sep 9, 2013

Lounging on satin sheets – and wearing nothing but a smile and faux pearls – The Only Way Is Essex star and plus-size fashion designer Gemma Collins stars in a brand-new PETA ad that proclaims, “I’d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur”. More →

Celebrities, Philanthropists, Political Figures to Host 2013 Global Citizen Festival Sep 6, 2013

Today, The Global Poverty Project, in proud partnership with the Cotton On Foundation, announced the official host committee for the 2013 Global Citizen Festival. More →

BBC Children In Need Is BACK! Sep 6, 2013

Sir Terry Wogan, Matt Baker, Gary Barlow, Nick Grimshaw, Alex Jones, JLS and Union J have joined forces to kick start this year’s BBC Children in Need Campaign. More →

Brooke Burke-Charvet Hosts Charitable Event For BOBS Shoes‏ Sep 6, 2013

On August 21, BOBS footwear held their Summer Soiree at Skybar at Mondrian in LA to celebrate a key milestone of donating 5 Million Pairs of Shoes to Children in Need. More →

Stars To Attend Young Storytellers Foundation's Biggest Show Sep 6, 2013

Young Storytellers Foundation presents their 10th Anniversary “The Biggest Show” featuring a star-studded celebrity cast acting out scripts from the creative minds of a select group of local 5th grade students. More →

Macy Gray To Perform At Face Forward Gala Sep 6, 2013

The Annual Face Forward Gala, titled “A Gatsby Affair,” which is being held at the stunning Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica on September 28, is proud to announce their honorees and musical talent. More →

The Band Perry Celebrates Pioneers Of The Future Sep 6, 2013

Origami Owl, a social selling brand best known for its unique line of customizable jewelry and flagship line Living Lockets, is partnering with The Band Perry to celebrate the bold and brave pioneers of the future who serve to be a force for good in the world. More →

Elton John Presents 12th Annual An Enduring Vision Benefit Sep 5, 2013

On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will present its 12th annual An Enduring Vision benefit at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. More →

George H.W. Bush - Be Bold, Be Bald! Sep 5, 2013

President George H.W. Bush has been named the first Honorary Ambassador to the grass roots movement, Be Bold, Be Bald! More →

Elen Rivas Takes Bullfighting Petition To Spanish Embassy Sep 5, 2013

Spanish model Elen Rivas joined dozens of people wearing bull masks to present officials at the Spanish Embassy with a 67,078 signature-strong petition opposing a political initiative in Spain to protect bullfighting as ‘cultural heritage.’ More →

Twilight Star To Take Part In Read-A-Thon For Literacy Sep 5, 2013

In commemoration of 9/11 and its own 12th anniversary, the Brooke Jackman Foundation (BJF), a children’s literacy organization that has donated more than 200,000 books to children and families in need since its founding in 2001, will celebrate literacy and hope at the 4th Annual BJF Read-a-thon on Saturday, September 7, from 12 – 1:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Tribeca. More →

Jim Parsons To Be Honored At GLSEN Respect Awards Sep 5, 2013

GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, today announced the honorees for its upcoming Respect Awards in Los Angeles. More →

Kellie Pickler To Play Charity Concert Sep 5, 2013

American Idol contestant and 2013 Dancing with the Stars 1st Place winner Kellie Pickler, along with Sam Grow, Sara Gray, and Ashley Forrest will take the stage Sunday, September 8th, 2013. More →

Kofi Annan - There Is No Military Solution To Syria Conflict Sep 4, 2013

Kofi Annan – Chair of The Elders – believes there is no military solution to the Syria conflict. More →

Stars Who Inspire A Difference To Be Honored By Investigation Discovery Sep 4, 2013

America’s leading crime and justice television channel, Investigation Discovery (ID), has announced an advertising partnership with Glamour magazine to bolster national awareness for ID’s new public affairs initiative, INSPIRE A DIFFERENCE. More →

Martina McBride Helps Atlanta Playground Effort Sep 4, 2013

Superstar singer/songwriter Martina McBride and her nationwide volunteer group, Team Martina, recently donated over $40,000.00 to Nashville’s Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, and now her fans are focusing their efforts to help build a world class playground for children of all abilities and needs in Atlanta. More →