A new non-profit charity in Florida, 400 Paws Inc., is set on granting thousands of dollars to area animal shelters and rescues. The goal of the group is to get animals healthy and into permanent homes. Kim Cheney, the president and founder, started the charity earlier this year. It’s based in Escambia County but reaches […]
You might be familiar with American singer Katy Perry for her mark on contemporary pop culture, but did you know that she is also a dedicated philanthropist? The young singer recently made Forbes’ list of the “Most Powerful Celebrities,” for her massive earnings as a musician, and is commended for her ongoing commitment to charity […]
“All…people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential.” – Harvey Milk June marks the celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) Pride, an annual month-long observance of LGBT history, culture, and progress towards gaining equal rights. In honor of LGBT Pride, here are […]
Warren Buffett is undeniably one of the most generous, most widely known philanthropists in the world. From processing each and every written donation request the old fashioned way, to inspiring other billionaires to give the majority of their wealth to charity, Buffett has worked hard throughout his lifetime to help shape the world for the […]
At the recent American Foundation for AIDS Research gala in Cannes, superstar Justin Bieber dropped $545,000 for AIDS research. Another wealthy man pledged $545k and Bieber quietly matched it. Several in the crowd – which included Leo DiCaprio, Heidi Klum, John Travolta, and Sharon Stone, were stunned by the donation from Bieber, who is much […]
With more than twenty-six years under her belt as part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, La June Montgomery Tabron is a major player in the world of philanthropy. This year, Tabron made history when she became the first woman and the first African American to head the Kellogg Foundation, a position that recognizes her true […]
Sheryl Sandberg – Facebook COO, “Ban Bossy” campaign frontrunner, and author of Lean In – has been very, very busy in the last twelve months. She’s a women’s rights advocate, savvy businesswoman, and acclaimed author, and now, she can also add “prominent philanthropist” to her impressive list of accomplishments. Earlier this month, Sandberg joined the […]
Earlier this month, Australia’s “gentleman billionaire” Paul Ramsay died at age 78 after suffering from a heart attack while abroad. Known for his kindhearted nature, immense generosity, and world-renowned health care empire, Ramsay is survived by his twin sister Anne and brother Peter. The self-made billionaire and philanthropist will reportedly leave the bulk of his […]
Founded in 2009, Together For Girls is a Washington, DC, based organization that works to end violence against children, more specifically sexual violence against girls. The issue is increasing and there are many groups like Together For Girls working to end this violence. About one in three girls and one in seven boys have experienced […]
Socially conscious companies are having a moment, and making a serious global impact. TOMS Shoes has forever changed the way that retail approaches philanthropy, and with Whole Foods, Inner City Threads, Olivia Wilde’s Conscious Commerce, and other companies following suit, it’s amazing to see the way that major brands are becoming humanitarian leaders. One new […]
