Have you met the unofficial 45th U.S. President Yet? His name is Robby Novak, and he’s just ten years old. Okay, so maybe Novak isn’t a real President, but if he was, he’d certainly have that whole public approval thing down. Novak, the proudly self-appointed “Kid President,” has been rapidly gaining fans since his inspirational […]
One of the biggest names in philanthropy belongs to a woman who has been making waves behind the scenes for a very long time. Jane Wales is a bit of a household name in the philanthropic sector, and has an impressive roster of high-level experience and accolades. Wales previously served during the Clinton Administration as […]
There are all different sizes of philanthropic organizations. Some are small and have just a few dedicated volunteers. Others are large, with hundreds of employees and volunteers. And while it might be tempting to assume the larger organizations have a better handle on things or are more effective, that’s not always true. Often, large organizations […]
You might envision mushy, lumpy potatoes or overcooked, limp vegetables when you think of the food served at a Salvation Army soup kitchen. If you went to the one in St. Paul, Minneapolis, you would be very wrong. Instead, think about pan-seared salmon that has been caramelized to give it a better “flavor profile.” Think […]
Angelina Jolie is a name familiar to most people in the United States. An award-winning actress, director, screenwriter, and author, Jolie has been in the public limelight after her first Hollywood film, Hackers, was released in 1995. Her subsequent roles in George Wallace and Gia won her serious recognition in the acting world. Known for […]
Dave Chappelle is best known as a comedian, but as it turns out, he’s a philanthropist, too. Last week, Chappelle participated in an event that raised money for the Timberwolves’ Fast Break Foundation, which provides support and hands-on programs for Minnesota youth. Supportive fans purchased tickets to get a chance to shoot hoops with Chappelle, […]
The 21st Annual Mylan World TeamTennis Smash Hits charity event had many famous faces this year: Venus Williams, Elton John, Billie Jean King, Andy Roddick, Marion Bartoli, and more. The celebrities participated in a variety of singles and doubles tennis matches on Nov. 17th in Orlando, FL, to raise money for the Elton John AIDS […]
Gucci’s creative director is ready to give back. Frida Giannini’s goal is to empower women the world over. She doesn’t see anything controversial about wearing beautiful clothing while fighting for human rights. In fact, Giannini travels the world and assists the opening of new stores, but she is aware that women are being exploited and […]
Jessica Robles is a single mom with three kids and some tough decisions to make. There are days they don’t eat. There are days Robles feels completely hopeless and cries. She recently made a choice that nobody should have to make. She attempted to steal about $300 worth of food to feed her kids. A […]
Perhaps you’ve recently stumbled upon the honest, insightful, and very viral article about how Marriage Isn’t for You. Did you know that when the piece’s author, Seth Adam Smith, isn’t penning articles for his own blog, he manages a website that serves as a virtual support center for others? Smith, who has endured personal traumas […]