Tried and True Fundraising Ideas

In the days before the advent of the internet, traditional fundraising ideas might include pancake suppers, bake sales, raffles, auctions, carnivals or just straight donations.  Many companies relied on these fundraisers to support their charities, events or organizations.  In today’s society it is often difficult to get busy people to attend charity events and therefore, it may be harder to raise necessary funds.  Using the internet to put a new twist on traditional fundraising as an innovative way to support those events, projects and agencies – often with much less effort.

Using Online Programs to Support Traditional Fundraising Ideas

One might wonder how this could be done.  The use of online programs to perfect traditional fundraising ideas for your charity is not that difficult.  However, there are some fundraisers that will not work online, such as a bake sale or carnival.  However, a charity or organization can sell tickets to specific events, hold raffles, craft sales, art auctions and arrange other events with the same amount of success.  In fact, the level of success will undoubtedly be higher since the online access allows more people to support the charity, cause or project from any location and at any time that is convenient to them.

The most important thing is deciding which type of fundraising ideas are most suited to your needs and adapt it to an online format.

Online Fundraising to Dress for Success

Celebrities gathered round to help women get a fresh start through the Dress for Success program, an online fundraising organization that helps supply appropriate work attire to women re-entering the work force.  Dress for Success, is an international non-profit organization that helps women become economically independent by providing clothing and accessories plus a support network and career development tools that will assist women in their effort to thrive and succeed.

Online Fundraising to Help Women Shine

Bolzano Handbags is one of the sponsors of the Backstage Creations Celebrity Retreat that was responsible for introducing the celebs to the Dress for Success program.  Bolzano pledged to donate one of its handbags to Dress for Success to match each bag gifted by the celebrities.  In addition, each celebrity personalized his or her donation by including words of encouragement for the recipients.

Leylani Cardoso, CEO of Bolzano Handbags, believes that each person should be given an opportunity to re-enter the workforce and shine in the career of her choice.

“Unemployment is a true concern, it breaks my heart to watch people talk about their reality today, this organization teaches women to fish …you know the saying ‘Give a man a fish and he eats for a day teach a man to fish and he can feed himself for life.” said Cardoso.

Celebrities that participated include Taboo and apl.de.ap from Black Eyed Peas, Neil Diamond and Travis Barker.

Rockers Support Relief Organizations

This year the Celebrity Apprentice had its share of musicians who are actively involved in relief organizations, including iconic 70s rock legend Meat Loaf, Mark McGrath from Sugar Ray, rapper Lil Jon, Motown legend Dionne Warwick and country sensation John Rich.  While the stars were certainly highly competitive in raising money for their various charity organizations, some fared better than others in Donald Trump’s reality TV scenario.

Relief Organizations in the Limelight

The organizations ranged from St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital to The United Methodist Children’s Home.  At the end of the day, the stars were so supportive of each other’s charities that several of the participants decided to get together to record a single to boost awareness and fundraising for their various charity organizations.  The project included recording a single entitled “Stand in the Storm.”  The proceeds will go to support the charities sponsored by the celebs, including Meat Loaf’s charity, The Painted Turtle, an organization founded by actor Paul Newman as one of his “Hole in the Wall Gang” camps for sick children.  John Rich’s charity is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; Lil Jon has devoted his time and talent to the United Methodist Children’s Home of North Georgia; and singer Mark McGrath has focused his efforts on raising money for the Save The Music Foundation.

The single, “Stand in the Storm,” was released on May 9^th, 2011 as part of iTunes featured downloads.  Supporters may also donate online to the cause as a whole or to the individual relief organizations.

Celebs Help People Go Green

While many people have jumped on the bandwagon to help people and to contribute to a more sustainable future, there are some celebrities that have been referred to as trailblazers in the environmental arena.  One of those celebs is Ed Begley, Jr.  To celebrate Begley’s accomplishments, the 15th Annual Millennium Awards, sponsored by Global Green USA, will acknowledge Begley and others for their contributions in recognizing Global Green USA’s vision of “fostering a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure world.”

Global Green USA Chief Executive Matt Petersen will be on hand to honor the Los Angeles Business Council, Ed Begley Jr., Mark Ruffalo and Wendy Schmidt at the event.  Celebrity presenters scheduled to appear include Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Bacon, Christopher Guest and Kyra Sedgwick.

In addition to celebrating the accomplishments of the honorees, the event is also designed to raise funds to help people support Global Green’s efforts to rebuild a greener New Orleans, create green schools and affordable housing in Los Angeles and throughout the country.  The charity organization also lobbies for effective policy changes to focus on climate changes.

Help Global Green Help People

Global Green USA, founded in 1993, is the American counterpart of Mikhail Gorbachev’s Green Cross International.  Its mission is to create and advocate solutions to climate change.  Global Green is based in California, with offices in New Orleans and Washington, D.C, and to date the charity organization has “greened” almost $20 billion in new construction for schools and housing and has authored numerous state and federal laws to help people go green.

Ferrells Beat Illiteracy Through Emergency Financial Assistance

Will Ferrell and his wife, Viveca Paulin-Ferrell, held an emergency financial assistance fundraiser at their home in the Hollywood Hills to benefit the charity organization Room to Read, a non-profit designed to help people worldwide beat illiteracy by providing schools, libraries and books to children that may not have access to the materials otherwise.

Will Ferrell took the stage as Viveca served as the evening’s auctioneer.  Room to Read founder and co-chair John Wood was also on hand.  The event, and the auction, raised nearly $300,000 to support the construction of four schools, nine libraries and 10,000 young adult books that will provide as much as 256 years of education.  Celebrities participating in the auction include Jack Black, Molly Shannon and Fred Savage.

Ongoing Events to Raise Money for Financial Assistance

The founders and supporters of Room to Read along with committee members, plan to make the fundraiser an annual event with the hopes of raising awareness for the program and its goals.  The organization’s goals include gender equality through education and developing literacy skills for children to help them succeed in their secondary education careers.  Since its inception in 2000, Room to Read has helped to impact more than five million people in Africa and Asia.  The goal of the charity organization is to continue to help people and provide emergency financial assistance to as many as ten million people by 2015.

Online Donations and Celebrities Help City of Hope

There are many charity organizations that rely on online donations to help raise funds for important programs.  One of those charities is City of Hope, an agency that dedicates itself to research for life threatening diseases such as diabetes, cancer and HIV/AIDS.  City of Hope will also raise funds through a special charity event to honor Irving Azoff and his wife, both of whom are longtime supporters of the City of Hope charity.

Online Donations can Support Important Research

City of Hope’s annual Spirit of Life concert and gala honoring the Azoffs will be held on May 7^th at the Gibson Amphitheater at Universal Studios.  Appearing at the event will be the Eagles, who are under Azoff’s management company.  Also present will be MC Billy Bush, Big Time Rush, Darren Criss, Cody Simpson and Greyson Chance.

The Eagles will bring their Long Road to Eden to a special celebrity charity event to honor their manager Irving Azoff and his wife next month.

“We are grateful and privileged to receive this year’s Spirit of Life award, and are proud to help recognize the incredible work being done by researchers at City of Hope” said Mr. Azoff.  “The institution’s level of advanced research into finding cures for life-threatening diseases is unparalleled, and we’re pleased to support its vision.”

Also on hand will be Khloe, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian who will conduct tram tours throughout Universal Studios.

Volunteer Opportunities Abound on Easter

There were plenty of volunteer opportunities over the Easter holiday, especially in downtown Los Angeles where The Los Angeles Mission opened its doors for its 75th year of helping the homeless on Skid Row.  The streets were closed down so that the thousands of homeless could be fed and clothed as a part of the Mission’s service program.  In addition to leading civic figures, there were many celebrities on hand to help hand out Easter baskets, serve food and pass out shoes to those in need.  The Los Angeles Mission served over 600,000 people last year by offering meals, clothing, medical care, dental care, housing assistance, job training and placement services and emergency financial assistance.

Stars Embrace Volunteer Opportunities

Among those helping out the Mission on this holiday weekend were Joey King (Ramona and Beezus), Zoe Saldana (Avatar), Melissa Gilbert, Hilary Duff, Haylie Duff, Leeza Gibbons, Gilles Marini (Brothers and Sisters), Stephanie Pratt (the Hills), Aldis Hodge (Leverage), William Mapother (Lost), Angie Everhart, Jayde Nicole (Holly’s World), and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

“Many of the nearly 600,000 meals we served last year were to people who came to us because of the recession’s impact on their lives,” said Los Angeles Mission President Herbert L. Smith.  ”The impact of losing a job and sometimes a home is devastating.  Our guests are seeking more than a free meal or a hand out, they want to restore their lives.  The Mission is working every day to give them the hand up.”

For the most up to date news on volunteer opportunities across the nation, Microgiving.com is the number 1 resource on the Web.

Online Charity Organizations Target Schools

There are many online charity organizations that focus on supporting and funding schools.  One of the latest is the Pencils of Promise Movement (PoP), an organization that is working alongside Schools 4 All, a fundraising campaign designed to raise money for PoP to provide basic educational skills and to build schools for the 75 million children around the world that do not have access to education.

Online Charities Give Back

In exchange for assistance for PoP and Schools 4 All, the top school that has raised the most funds will receive a visit from Justin Bieber and PoP founder Adam Braun. The contest will run from April 15^th to June 30^th.  Students participating in the challenge will also have an opportunity to fly to Guatemala to visit with the PoP team plus other great prizes.  Students are encouraged to involve faculty, family, friends and community to help people gain access to education.

Justin Bieber has given a great deal of his time lately to becoming involved in many worthwhile fundraising programs for PoP and other charity organizations.  In the last year, Bieber has given $1 from each ticket from his “My World” tour to the PoP charity.  To date, enough money has been raised to build twenty schools for underprivileged children.  DoSomething.org has included Bieber in their 2010 list of “Top 20 Celebs Gone Good.”  Bieber has also auctioned off a lock of his hair for the PoP cause.

Supporters and fans may donate to the online charity via the PoP’s website.

Relief Organizations Raise Money for Japan

It has been just over a month since the devastating tragedy struck Japan, leaving tens of thousands of people dead or homeless. Since then, various relief organizations around the world have been raising money to help restore a decent quality of life to the Japanese people and to clear the wreckage created by the recent natural disasters.  Recent efforts include a charity concert held on April 11^th in Hawaii, during which a bevy of stars from around the world gathered to support Kokua For Japan, a crowdfunding event designed to raise funds for Japan.  Among those present were Jack Johnson, Michael McDonald, Willie Nelson and Mick Fleetwood.  The event raised a total of $1.6 million.

Relief Organizations Pull Together

The American Red Cross is just one of the international aid organizations raising money for Japan and it is at the forefront of the effort.  The American Red Cross is, in turn, donating funds to the Japanese Red Cross.  To date, the American Red Cross has committed $100 million to its sister agency.

“Kokua for Japan was truly a labor of love to show our care and concern for the people of Japan,” said Coralie Chun Matayoshi of the Red Cross’ Hawaii branch.  “We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support that Hawaii’s people have shown today.  Their compassion will give strength to humanitarian efforts in Japan as we help them recover from this terrible tragedy.  We want to thank everyone involved in this event for their wonderful contribution to the cause of humanity.”

Supporters of Kokua For Japan may still donate online to relief organizations through the American Red Cross.

Even Celebrities like Nicholas Cage Need Foreclosure Help

Foreclosure Help: The economy has been hard on homeowners across the country and celebrities are no exception.  A new report from FamilyFinancialHelpUSA.com reports that three major stars have struggled with losing one or more of their homes due to the economic downturn.  In some cases the stars were actually evicted after being unable to come up with the necessary funds to pay mortgages, taxes or both.

One of the celebrities hit the hardest was Academy Award winner Nicholas Cage.  Cage lost two homes in New Orleans.  The homes, foreclosed in November 2009, were worth $6.8 million combined.  Regions Banks purchased the houses for $4.5 million.

Erin Moran, Joanie Cunningham in the sitcom Happy Days, was forced to leave her Palmdale, California home this past summer because of a $315,930 debt.

Lisa Wu-Hartwell, one of Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta, filed for foreclosure along with her husband, Edgerton Hartwell, a former linebacker for the Oakland Raiders.  The couple purchased their $2.9 million home in 2009.  Bank of America picked it up for $1.9 million at a foreclosure sale.

How to Get Foreclosure Help

In many cases banks will work with the homeowner or offer some sort of housing assistance while financial issues are resolved. Although it is not an ideal solution, homeowners may also find it necessary to file for bankruptcy. If the issues have not been resolved within a specific time frame, the homeowner may have to look into other type of foreclosure help including emergency financial assistance from family and friends.

Patricia Heaton Gives Online Charity Donation Support

Patricia Heaton is best known for her work on the hit comedy Everybody Loves Raymond, and her current role in the sitcom The Middle.  Heaton has stepped up to support social media as a way of making online donations to worthy causes such as Reece’s Rainbow.  Heaton has stated that she will make an online charity donation for every person that follows the feed for Reece’s Rainbow on Twitter.  She will donate $1 for every follower up to $10,000.

“I know there can be big pitfalls to social media, but I will be forever grateful to the tweeter who alerted me to the work of Reece’s Rainbow” said Heaton. Reece’s Rainbow is an outreach program aimed at serving families with babies with Down syndrome. “I clicked on a link to see the faces of those little neglected angels who have passed on, and immediately started weeping.  It was so heartbreaking.”  She went on to say that sometimes people felt helpless in the face of such horror, however, thanks to Andrea Roberts’ example, they could see that with a lot of perseverance and hard work, anyone can make a difference.

How to Make an Online Donation

People may donate via Twitter or through the agency’s website.  It is an easy way to support an online charity while maintaining a busy schedule like Heaton’s. Heaton said: “I am involved in supporting various charitable organizations, but I have recently been asking God to show me where he wants me to be.”  She added that the online charity donation scheme for Reece’s Rainbow was an answer to her prayer.

Buy Dog Tags to Make a Donation

Polo Ralph Lauren is helping those wanting to make a donation by joining together with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research with the aim of raising awareness and educating the public about Parkinson’s disease. Providing them with a unique way to give to charity, together the groups have designed an exclusive limited-edition dog tag to benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

The dog tags will be sold from the beginning in April, which is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and one hundred percent of the proceeds from the dog tags sales will go to support the Foundation.

“The dog tag offers a simple, yet meaningful way to get involved and express solidarity with the millions of Parkinson’s patients and their loved ones worldwide” said Tracy Pollan, Foundation board member and Michael J. Fox’s wife.

Shopping to Make a Donation

Giving to charity organizations has never been so easy.  The dog tags have been designed by Polo Ralph Lauren with input from the Michael J. Fox Foundation.  The tag is made from vintage nickel-plated brass, which reflects Ralph Lauren’s timeless style.  The tags are also stamped in a traditional way and include inscriptions supporting the cause, such as “Be Involved,” “Be Inspired” and “Be Bold.”  Also appearing on the tags is the signature Foundation logo.  This limited-edition dog tag is available at RalphLauren.com, select Ralph Lauren stores, and Rugby.com.  The price of the customized dog tag is $95.00.  Consumers will have a stylish tag and personal accessory while managing giving to a worthwhile cause.

For more information about the dog tags and the effort to cure Parkinson’s disease, visit www.MichaelJFox.org.

How to Help People Through Happy House

How to Help People: Nancy Cartwright is best known as being the voice of Bart Simpson on the long-running show The Simpsons.  What many people do not know is that Cartwright is also Honorary Mayor in the North Valley and the co-founder of Happy House.

Happy House is a charitable organization that focuses on helping families lead better lives.  The program is non-denominational and serves only as a guide for its participants. According to Cartwright “We use the 21 common sense values found in ‘The Way to Happiness’ as a base.  People from all walks of life, regardless of their race, religion or ethnic background, have used these tips to help themselves and others live happier, calmer and more productive lives.”

Poker Shows How to Help People

Poker may seem like an unlikely way to launch a fundraising campaign but Happy House makes it work.  For the past five years the organization has managed to give to charity through its gaming sessions.  This year marks the 6^th year of the Happy House Poker Tournament and BBQ at Cartwright’s home in Northridge, California.  The proceeds of the event will be given to Happy House and the Happy House Good Choices Program.

A sum of $60 will allow players to buy in and take part in the festivities along with poker pro Kenna James and celebrities like Camryn Manheim.  There are also many other activities including games for children.  Children under 12 are admitted free. Players arrive at Cartwright’s home at 12 noon and play begins at 1 PM.

Crowdfunding Through Celebrity World Music

Crowdfunding News: People all over the world are getting together to do what they can for the victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan.  Many online charity organizations have been relying on crowdfunding and micro donations to help raise money for those affected by the natural disasters.  One of the most recent efforts made by world musicians is the release of a compilation album titled, “Songs for Japan.”  The album will include 38 hits and classic pieces by world artists such as Sting, Elton John, Shakira and John Lennon.

Crowdfunding With Music

Songs for Japan will be released as a digital album.  It will be available on iTunes worldwide for $9.99.  Proceeds from this crowdfunding project will go to the Japanese Red Cross Society (JRCS).  The Red Cross will use the proceeds to provide immediate disaster relief for the victims of the disaster.

All of the artists whose work appears on the album have waived all royalties.  The music labels and publishers have followed suit so that the JRCS will receive as much money as possible.  iTunes will also donate all of the proceeds from the sale.

Some of the songs appearing on the album are:

John Lennon “Imagine,” Bob Dylan “Shelter From The Storm,” Justin Timberlake “Like I Love You,” Josh Groban “Awake,” Lady Antebellum “I Run To You,” Black Eyed Peas “One Tribe,” Foo Fighters “My Hero,” Elton John “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me,” John Mayer “Waiting On The World To Change” and Sting “Fragile.”

International crowdfunding projects like these will go a long way to providing funds for helping disaster relief efforts in Japan.

Celebrities Embrace Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities: The National Mother’s Day Committee will be holding its Outstanding Mother Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 5th, at New York’s Pierre Hotel.  The Luncheon, now in its 33^rd year, honors mothers that have given their time, talent and skills to helping various charity organizations.

This year’s honorees are:

• Joyce Armeli, GMM & SVPG, The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
• Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator – New York.
• Donna Karan, Donna Karan New York.
• Cindi Leive, Glamour Magazine Editor-in-Chief.
• Susan Sarandon, Academy Award winning actress and activist.

The National Mother’s Day Committee is a division of the Father’s Day/Mother’s Day Council.  It was formed to honor today’s contemporary lifestyle leaders.  The Council is a non-profit organization that raises funds via its annual awards and then donates the proceeds to family-related charities to help people in need.  It offers many volunteer opportunities as the organization is run solely by volunteers.

Multiple Volunteering Opportunities

“During today’s extremely challenging times, when more than 80% of women are faced with the obstacles in raising school-age children, managing family activities, and juggling a full time job, the National Mother’s Day Committee is pleased to award ‘Outstanding Mother’ honors to this remarkable group of women” said Laurie Dowley, the Committee’s Chairwoman.  “Representing excellence across a number of industries, the 2001 honorees are being recognized for their outstanding achievements in balancing successful careers, the demands of motherhood and commitment to philanthropic service.”

The honorees have given tirelessly of themselves to help these organizations.  This year’s luncheon will benefit Save the Children. There are multiple volunteering opportunities for those willing and able to support the many organizations geared toward mothers, fathers and the family.

Give to Charity With Snoop Dogg

Celebrities Who Give to Charity: Snoop Dogg has shown his love for Japan by designing a T-shirt to benefit victims of the recent earthquake in the country.  The profits will be sent to Operation USA, an international relief organization that helps survivors overcome the devastating effects of disasters.

Snoop has joined with Neff Headwear to produce a T-shirt known as the “Snoop Dogg x Neff Japan Tee.”  Each T-shirt will be sold for $20.  People may also donate online.

Snoop says: “I got so much love for Japan that when I heard about the recent disaster I knew I had to do what I could to help.”  He added “My Japanese family member, DJ 2High, called me and let me know how bad it really is, they need a lot of support and I hope that this Tee that I am doing with my NEFF family will help make a difference.  I said it before and I will say it again, keep your head up Japan.”

Rappers Give to Charity

Singer/songwriter Ne-Yo recently Tweeted details of his visit to Japan.  He has held several performances to raise funds to help people recover from the tsunami and earthquake.

“All proceeds from the wristbands we’ve created especially for the shows will go directly to the victims of the quake” he said.  “As well as the donations boxes that will be placed throughout the venues.  We spreadin’ love through music, through donation, through prayer. Love!”

People interested in helping can go to the charity’s website to learn how to give to charity or to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

Liam Gallagher Offers Emergency Financial Assistance to Japan

Liam Gallagher, former Oasis band member, has announced a performance that will offer emergency financial assistance to the victims of the tsunami that occurred in Japan earlier this month.  Gallagher and his new band, Beady Eye, will appear at a special charity performance in London on April 3^rd at the Brixton O2 Academy.  Tickets go on sale on March 25^th.

Joining Beady Eye on stage will be Primal Scream, Paul Weller, Richard Ashcroft and Graham Coxon, formerly of Blur.  Coxon’s former band mate, Damon Albarn, is expected to perform but the rumors have not yet been confirmed.  Primal Scream fans will get a special treat as Sex Pistols legend Glen Matlock takes to the stage during their segment.

“Liam has been shocked by the footage of the devastation in Japan” read a report from the Sun newspaper.  ”Oasis were, and still are, hugely popular out there.  The band have always been treated like kings so he wants to do his bit.”

The newspaper went on to add “Graham has mentioned the gig to Damon Albarn.  It could be the end of one of the most famous British rock ‘n’ roll feuds ever if he shows up.”

Ongoing Emergency Financial Assistance

The victims of the tsunami have been receiving a great deal of emergency financial help from various micro charity websites ever since the disaster struck, however, the extremely high death toll and vast destruction has proven to be much larger in scope than originally estimated.

People that wish to donate online may do so via the Salvation Army or American Red Cross, proceeds of which will go toward providing emergency financial assistance.

Lou Reed Among Music Legends Supporting Charity Crowdfunding Sites

Crowdfunding Sites News: Music legends Yoko Ono and Lou Reed are just two of the celebrities that have stepped up to help the victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan.  On March 27th, Ono and Reed will be joined by the likes of Sean Lennon, Sonic Youth, Mike Patton, Aleph Trio, Cibo Matto, Uri Caine, Mephista, John Zorn and Marc Ribot at the Benefit Concert taking place at Columbia University’s Miller Theatre.

“The tragedy and devastation is really overwhelming,” says John Zorn, the evening’s organizer and host.  “I’ve always felt a strong personal connection to Japan, and I’m just glad to be able to do my part to help.  It should be an amazing night.”

Proceeds from the shows will help in providing emergency financial assistance for the victims and their families, many of whom have lost everything.  Thousands of people remain in shelters and water is extremely scarce.  In fact, the Miller Theatre and the performers are donating their services to earmark 100% of proceeds for the Japan Society’s Earthquake Relief Fund.

In a similar effort, Lou Reed will act as the headliner at a 12-hour show to be held on April 9th at New York’s Japan Society headquarters.  Also appearing with Reed are Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson.

Crowdfunding Sites

Organizations such as Japan Society’s Earthquake Relief Fund, the Salvation Army, Red Cross and similar relief organizations are acting as crowdfunding sites to help support those that have been affected by the tragedy; people may choose to donate online to any of the organizations and their donations will be joined with others to make a substantial difference. Help crowdfunding sites make a difference today.

Online Charity Donation Requested by UK Royals

Online Charity Donation News: It is no secret that the UK’s Prince William and Kate Middleton are preparing to wed. The event, which will surely be touted as the wedding of the century, has added a new twist to aiding in various charitable organizations. The couple has asked that people will consider donating to one of twenty-six charities, including various disaster relief organizations, instead of honoring them with a wedding gift. The funds donated will be disbursed through a charity created by Prince William and his brother, Prince Harry.

Making an Online Donation

“Having been touched by the goodwill shown them since the announcement of their engagement, Prince William and Miss Middleton have asked that anyone who might wish to give them a wedding gift consider giving instead to a charitable fund,” said a royal spokesman. “The couple have chosen to take the chance to benefit some causes that have less exposure or which are undertaking valuable work in areas of the community which the couple feel would benefit from this support.”

One of the charities featured in the program is the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, an organization offering emergency financial assistance. William toured some of the areas that incurred the most damage, commenting that the destruction has been “unbelievable.” William also recognized the Urban Search and Rescue teams for their hard work: “You guys have been doing a sterling job. You really have. You have done fantastically well.”

Those wishing to make an online charity donation may do so through the website for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, the Salvation Army or Red Cross NZ.

Online Charity Donation News: Usher Gives Away Gaddafi Money

Those who regularly get involved in online charity donation will be pleased to hear that multi-platinum singer and musician Usher has donated earnings he previously made from performing for Colonel Gaddafi.

Usher is the latest in a line of celebrities to confirm they have donated money made from performing for the infamous Libyan leader. Singers Beyonce and Nelly Furtado announced last week that they would be donating their gig earnings for performing for Gaddafi.

Usher said of his decision that he was very troubled after learning about recent events in Libya, and as a result decided to donate all of his personal proceeds earned for performing for the Libyan leader’s family to a number of human rights organizations.

Following the statement, Usher promptly donated money to Amnesty International.

Internet Charity Donation Opportunities

Libya has a long history of failing to meet the basic human rights of its citizens, and the recent events in North Africa follow a string of other protests that have erupted in the region. Individuals and groups looking to make charity donations to help those less fortunate who are not afforded basic human rights can do so via a number of organizations, one of the most prevalent of which is Amnesty International.

If you wish to help contribute to those in need, perhaps by getting involved in our own crowd funding efforts, register with Microgiving today and see how you can help with the individual plight of our members, many of whom are in need of emergency financial assistance. Your online charity donation can truly make a difference to someone today.