2011 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute

Making for quite the special occasion, the stars were out in full force for the "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday night (December 11). Held at The Shrine Auditorium, the ceremony was hosted by Anderson Cooper while featuring performances...

Rock Stars Unite for Red Cross Benefit Concert in Hollywood

With a "Who's-Who" list of 80's rockers including Eddie Money, Bobby Kimball (Toto), Jimi Jamison (Survivor), Don Dokken (Dokken), Terry Ilous (Great White/XYZ), Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne/Quiet...

(Hearting) Boobs & H8ing Balls: Katherine Heigl gets nasty

A ways back, a sort of controversy erupted over a fairly well-known breast cancer awareness campaign. Apparently, at more than a few schools throughout North America, boys had taken to wearing the colorful “I...

Robert Davi's "Mistletoe and Holly" to benefit The Salvation Army

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 28, 2011) - World-renowned actor and recording artist Robert Davi released his re-imagined version of the Christmas classic song, “Mistletoe and Holly,” today to help The Salvation...

Actor Robert Davi wows Hollywood elite at Mending Kids benefit

MALIBU, CA -- When actor and recording artist Robert Davi took to the stage for a November 12 benefit concert, his compelling voice could be heard outside the pavilion and well into the far stretches of the...

The West Side Y Hosts Fit for All 5K to Prevent Childhood Obesity

On Saturday, October 1, 2011, the sound of thousands of sneakers pounding the pavement will be heard along the Upper West Side as hundreds of runners gather together to take aim at the epidemic that threatens to shorten the lifespan of today’s kids – childhood obesity....

Hope for Ugandan Orphans Urged Through Global Village

The website greets visitors with an ominous disclaimer: “Warning! Some content and videos may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.”But the information and images - which can certainly be heartrending - are there because they need to be. Because...

The Misanthropic Altruist and Compulsive Giver

By Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Some narcissists are ostentatiously generous – they donate to charity, lavish gifts on their closest, abundantly provide for their nearest and dearest, and, in general, are open-handed and unstintingly...

China Electronics Shop FocalPrice Gives $1000 To Japan Earthquake

China electronics shop FocalPrice gave 1000 US dollars to the American Red Cross this week to aid with the recovery efforts in Japan. Japan was devastated by several serious earthquakes and a tsunami in the second half of last month, which clamed the lives of 12,431...

Justin Bieber's Auctioned Hair Sells for Over $40,000 Online

"What is it with this kid? Even Justin Bieber's shorn, leftover hair is a money maker.  It was huge news when Bieber cut his hair. It was also big news when he gave his hair clippings to Ellen Degeneres when he was a guest on her show, asking her to donate the...

Americans are Maintaining Their Level of Donating for Charity

" The research director of Center on Philanthropy Indiana University, Una Osili said the forecasts could alter if the economy looks different as the year draws to a close. Despite recession blues American are maintaining their level of donating for charity. This holiday...

Kelowna Restaurant Supports Local Youth Volunteering in Africa

Ricardo's Mediterranean Kitchen, an award-winning family-run restaurant just north of Kelowna, B.C., is holding a special community fundraiser to support Youth Challenge International (YCI) on November 3rd. YCI is a program empowering youth around the world to create...

Group says human rights education barred by corruption of subject

MANCHESTER—Volunteers from international human rights education organisation Youth for Human Rights International claim that talking to people about human rights is becoming more difficult as people associate the...

York Scouts half-way to John o' Groats

LIVERPOOL—A group of fourteen Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Scout Leaders from York, North Yorkshire reached the mid-way point of their journey from Land's End to John o' Groats as they crossed the River Mersey...

Poverty Parade: Desperate images and sad songs that never end

Even charities need to advertise. Every good cause, no matter how well known, accepted or funded, still needs to buckle down and work at raising awareness and cash. Over the years, many charitable organizations...

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