To shave, or not to shave? That is the question—at least in November. As we saunter into this chilly month that’s not quite fall and not quite winter, men everywhere seem compelled to do something with their facial hair in the name of charity (not that we’re complaining). Somehow, November has turned into a breeding […]
Rich and Nancy Kinder have spent the last two decades applying the values instilled by their small-town roots toward remarkable philanthropic efforts. Both originally hailing from quiet American towns, the Kinders have called Houston home for much of their adult lives, and have also spent that time generously giving back to their city. The husband […]
What’s the best way to raise money for charity? That’s debatable, but one thing is for certain: scantily clad girls usually make a killing when it comes to sales. That’s what European airline Ryanair counts on with its annual charity calendar, “The Girls of Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendar.” In it, several of Ryanair’s lovely […]
Bob Woodruff is perhaps best known as a co-anchor of World News Tonight, a position he took up just shortly before the near-tragedy that almost took his life. While reporting from Iraq, Woodruff was injured by a roadside bomb. He experienced a near-fatal brain injury, spent over a month in a coma, underwent several surgeries, […]
“If we’re going to improve the lives of women around the world – and I believe we must – then we have to stretch beyond ourselves. We have to challenge ourselves and we have to challenge others.” So says Sheila Johnson, who is the perfect model of an empowered woman. Co-founder of BET, a powerful […]
The case of the five- or six-year-old Maria from Greece has brought into the limelight the unfortunate issue of child trafficking. Maria was found living in a Roma camp in central Greece last Thursday when police raided the camp in search of drugs. Maria, blue-eyed and blonde-haired didn’t resemble the couple she was with. Maria […]
You might feel like you’re willing to do a lot for a cause or for the good of the planet. Would you live in a dumpster for 12 months or teach classes in one? Probably not. That’s what sets Dr. Jeffrey Wilson, a.k.a. “Professor Dumpster,” apart from the rest of us. Mr. Wilson is an […]
Earlier this month, nearly 600 of New York City’s leaders in finance, technology, and entertainment gathered at the 2013 Pratham Tristate Gala. It was a night of generous fundraising, a celebration of the world’s children and critical volunteer work, and to learn more about Pratham’s commitment to improving education. Pratham’s mission is to ensure that […]
Every once in a while it’s nice to be reminded that philanthropy has been championed as a responsible, honorable practice for centuries. The National Philanthropic Trust has documented a history of philanthropy in the United States and abroad, highlighting the generosity of many over time. Here are ten quotes from prominent philanthropists, courtesy of NPT. […]
You might think that the founder of Dell Inc., one of the world’s leading sellers of PCs, would be interested in philanthropic causes pertaining to technology. However, with Michael Dell, this simply isn’t the case. The self-professed “homegrown geek” turned multi-billionaire, and his wife Susan Dell, are much more interested in giving to causes that […]