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Man Gives Out Money to Motorists on His Birthday

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:19:16 +0000

When Doug Eaton turned 65, he celebrated by handing out cash to motorists in Oklahoma City. Usually, you get money from people you know for your birthday, as opposed to being the one doling it out to complete strangers. Yeah, that’s pretty selflesss. In fact, it’s much more selfless than we could ever be. It [...]

Rihanna, Kanye West + More Perform At Brad Pitt's 'Make It Right' Charity Concert

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:58:43 +0000

Rihanna and Kanye West were among several big-name artists who came out to perform at Brad Pitt’s Make It Right charity gala at the Hyatt Regency in the New Orleans on Saturday (March 10). A blonde RiRi bedazzled the crowd with her shimmering gown as she performed her club anthem ‘We Found Love.’

Rihanna Tapped for Performance at Brad Pitt's Charity Event in New Orleans

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:59:35 +0000

Rihanna will show her love for the people of New Orleans with a performance at Brad Pitt’s Make It Right charity event on March 10. The event was coordinated to help raise monies for families who lost their homes during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Nicki Minaj Calls Being Made Into a Barbie Doll 'A Very Major Moment'

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:54:50 +0000

Nicki Minaj has been recognized in the music world for many great things, but maybe one of her top honors came when Mattel Crafted a special Barbie Doll in the singer’s likeness to be auctioned off for charity.

Nicki Minaj Barbie Doll to Be Auctioned Off for Charity

Nadine Cheung — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:18:23 +0000

Nicki Minaj is a doll, literally. After referring to her fans as Barbies or Barbz for short, the hip-hop star has finally struck a deal with Mattel to create a one-of-a-kind Nicki Minaj Barbie doll, which will be auctioned off for charity. According to Billboard, fans can bid on the item at CharityBuzz.com from Wednesday [...]

Salvation Army Bell Ringers Will Start Accepting Credit Card Payments This Holiday Season

DJ Digital — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:51:02 +0000

The Salvation Army Bell Ringers are going digital! The classic sounds of loose change clanking inside of those famous red kettles out in front of your favorite box store may soon be replaced by the almost silent swiping of plastic cards. The Salvation Army has already begun the switch to digital donations in major markets, which may be good news for those who want to give, but never carry change, or bad news for those who have used "not having any change" as their excuse NOT to give.

Couple Tries to Rob Charity Lemonade Stand

DJ Digital — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:06:31 +0000

In an attempt to garner the title “World’s Meanest Robbers,” a couple in Houston held up a charity lemonade stand run by 13-year-old Chelsea Edwards and her two friends. Gage Turner, 20, and Amber Umbarger, 21, allegedly approached the lemonade booth, inquired about the cost and then grabbed the money jar and ran. The jar [...]

Mark Zuckerberg Donates To Charity

Chris Reed — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:11:31 +0000

Mark Zuckberg, the founder of Facebook, is one of the richest persons in the world. And already at the age of 26, he plans to make a major donation.Zuckberg, along with several other billionaires, has signed The Giving Pledge. Basically, he has signed and promised to donate 50 percent of his wealth. He plans to [...]