If you’re familiar with the hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black, then you can probably recall watching the character Yoga Jones, played by actress Constance Shulman, at work teaching yoga to her fellow inmates. While that scenario seems unlikely even for a fictional comedy-drama series, there are actually real-life, certified yoga instructors working […]
HBO is exercising its philanthropy bone, helping to spread the word of the latest initiative from George R.R. Martin to help support two charities near and dear to him and his wife Parris McBride. The Prizeo website now has a fundraiser running with proceeds going to support the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary and the Food […]
“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 […]
It’s every emerging artist’s dream: to have access to a space where they can hone their skills, be surrounded by other artists, and cultivate an environment dedicated to furthering their passion. SPACE on Ryder Farm is a nonprofit artist residency program that provides just that; co-founded by stage actress Emily Simoness, it’s a literal space […]
Earlier this month, Forbes hosted its third annual Forbes 400 Summit on Philanthropy, an occasion that brought together some of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs, activists, and philanthropists. The event, held at the New York Public Library, was formed with the mission of creating innovative solutions for educational issues. At this year’s summit, these issues […]
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is one of the world’s premier institutions tirelessly devoted to curing and treating cancer, as well as developing new technologies to help prevent the deadly disease. As the world’s largest and oldest private cancer center, Memorial Sloan Kettering has dedicated more than 130 years to exceptional patient care and groundbreaking […]
Every once in a while, it’s nice to be inspired by the philanthropic-minded people that have worked hard to make our world a better place. Here are some thoughtful words from humanitarians, activists, and powerful individuals with a penchant for philanthropy. “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the […]
The charity group Fathers 4 Justice (F4J) have asked that Harry Potter author JK Rowling distance herself from the single parent charity she is a part of, Gingerbread. The group F4J states that Gingerbread supports the separation of millions of children from their fathers. Posting on the Fathers 4 Justice Facebook page they said, “In […]
Jim Kelly, the Buffalo Bills’ Hall of Fame quarterback was unable to attend his own annual charity golf tournament. The football star was still recovering less than a week after completing radiation and chemotherapy sessions to treat sinus cancer, which spread from his jaw. He is hospitalized for recovery at the Erie County Medical Center. […]
There have been a lot of fantastic charitable collaborations making headlines recently. Oprah Winfrey just partnered with Starbucks to create a special Chai blend to benefit education programs, and actress Olivia Wilde and Barbara Burchfield recently teamed up to create Conscious Commerce. International furniture retailer Ikea is the latest major company to collaborate for a […]