Oscar award winning actress Charlize Theron’s next role will be that of a United Nations Messenger of Peace.
Last Friday, UN spokesman Farhan Haq made the announcement that Theron will be inducted on Monday at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Haq added that she “will h… Continue
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Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam, also known to the world as London-born Tamil rapper, M.I.A, is on a quest to garner support to help her on her mission to build a school in Liberia.
The 31-year-old songstress visited Liberia with 4REAL, a humanitarian-based TV show that features stars such as Cameron Diaz… Continue
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Party with the Knockout Girls at the hottest VIP restaurant/club in Hollywood in support of a worthy cause.
What’s hotter than a night out in L.A.? …A VIP night out with the beautiful, talented girls of Knockouts for Girls – a non-profit organization made up of female boxers who mentor underprivil… Continue
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Want to own the one-of-a-kind piece of hockey memorabilia that played a part in ensuring the Toronto Maple Leafs a Stanley Cup win in 1962? Bill Barilko’s authentic 1951 Player of the Week Schaefer Cup will be auctioned off beginning October 17, 2008 at 9 p.m. EST for a special 10-day auction on www.… Continue
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one word: Brad Pitt. i think that's enough said right? well, how about we add some more, like: Anne Hathaway, Ralph Fiennes, John Malkovich, Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Antonio Banderas... should i go on some more? well, in case you're wondering what all this hoopla is about, it… Continue
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"Academy Award winner Halle Berry has revealed how she was inspired to become a major spokesperson for women’s cancer causes after discovering her obstetrician’s wife was battling breast cancer.
Berry – who is an Ambassador for the Calloway Golf Foundation Women’s Cancer Initiative – watched he… Continue
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it may not have been to help a country they are considering adopting from or one of their pet charities, but is an effort that Pitt and Jolie are standing behind firmly, opposing Proposition 8 in California. now, for those who are not familiar with this local campaign, it basically bans same-sex mar… Continue
Added by Sanchia Saha on September 18, 2008 at 4:34pm — No Comments
ok, maybe not Britney herself, but something as close as it can really get: a five-by-four-foot oil painting portrait of the recently glammed up and toned down pop princess. the personal portrait was done by the Daniel Maltman Studio and has been part of the Spears household since it was completed. P… Continue
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i love the decadence of hip-hop culture. the houses, cars, jewelery, clothes, yachts, parties... just over-the-top luxury that sometimes makes you stop, scratch your head and kind of go, really Diddy, do you need all those identical Maserati's lined up in a row on the driveway of your all-glas… Continue
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By participating in the Avon Walk, you’ll allow medically under-insured women and men to receive the screening, support, and treatment they require. And leadin… Continue
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Rocker Bryan Adams will play a special concert straight from the heart next week to benefit breast cancer research.
The 48-year-old will make a night to remember at Bethany Community Church in St. Catharines, Ontario, on September 3 for what promises to be an intimate solo acoustic performance… Continue
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How cool would it be to hang out with Jeremy Piven on a Malibu beach? Pretty cool right? Well now you have a chance to win an experience to do just that!
Also featured is a meet and greet package with teen sensation (so this is directed to all the little teenyboppers) Boo Boo Stewart, formerly part… Continue
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Rachael Ray, chef and TV personality extraordinaire, is launching herself into the pet food industry with Rachel Ray Nutrish, a charity-driven line of dog foods that she creates for her own pit bull, Isaboo.
All proceeds from sales will go to her foundation, Rachael's Rescue, which helps at-ris… Continue
Added by Sanchia Saha on July 30, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments
this really inspiring article on Workopolis today (bloggers note: no I was not looking for anothe… Continue
Added by Sanchia Saha on July 24, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments
We have had many requests to add a JOBS section to GivingRoom so that users can connect with potential candidates and job seekers with potential jobs. As well, we have had many charities ask us if we can help them find volunteers or staff at critical or emergency times. Added by GivingRoom on July 23, 2008 at 6:00pm — No Comments
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