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.

Nickelodeon Stars: How to Help People Combat Cyber Bullying

How to Help People: Nickelodeon has launched a new campaign as part of “The Big Help” program that will involve an interactive initiative designed to help people understand and combat cyber bullying.  “The Big Help” has been an ongoing program for Nickelodeon, one that connects to kids to give them information on responsible and safe behaviors.  The newly designed website will incorporate “digital citizenship” and anti-bullying information and advice from Common Sense Media’s “Rules of the Road.”

The campaign will get help from Nickelodeon stars like iCarly’s Nathan Kress and Miranda Cosgrove, who have agreed to appear in PSAs for the campaign.  The stars will give advice to kids that are being cyber bullied and how to prevent it.  The concept includes idea funding from various sources to help kids understand their responsibilities and options.

“Kids are interacting with digital media every day.  It is second nature to them and an important part of their lives” stated Executive VP of Public Affairs for the Nickelodeon Kids and Family Group, Marva Smalls.  “Nickelodeon provides kids with information to help them have engaging, entertaining and healthy experiences online.  By partnering with Common Sense, we will help young people simplify and improve their digital communications.”

How to Connect Responsibly

“Today’s kids connect, create, and collaborate through media.  But it’s extremely important for them to reflect on the implications of their online actions” said Common Sense Media CEO and founder James Steyer.  He went on to say that today’s kids needed to think critically about how they interacted with others in their online and mobile lives, and that the community needs to know how to help people, especially kids, in making responsible decisions.

Celebrities and Micro Donations can Help to Prevent Child Abuse

Micro Donations: April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.  For the 28^th year, various charity organizations have gathered together to raise awareness about child abuse through education and prevention programs.  This year celebrities and popular media outlets such as Ellen DeGeneres, Vicente Neil, Michael Bloomberg, American Idol, NY Nets, and Dancing with the Stars have stepped up to support breaking the cycle of child abuse.  Part of that support includes donating items and experiences to Love Our Children USA’s upcoming auction, which runs from April 6^th to 28^th.  People may bid or make online donations at www.charitybuzz.com.

This year also marks the 8^th annual GET BLUE Campaign – a nationwide effort to promote Child Abuse Prevention.  Love Our Children USA is urging people across the country to don blue ribbons in support of the campaign.  The campaign is designed to educate families, friends, communities and caregivers about child abuse and neglect by breaking the cycle that perpetuates the crime against helpless victims.  It also teaches people how to act in the face of child abuse through contacting various professional and charity organizations equipped to help with legal and counseling issues.

Love Our Children USA Founder and CEO, Ross Ellis said “Child abuse has reached epidemic proportions and the unnecessary tragedies we’ve seen in the last year calls for educating the public immediately and often.”

Making Micro Donations

People considering sending micro donations to agencies such as Love Our Children USA can rest assured that their contributions will help combat abuse against children, breaking the cycle of violence; people can make online donations at the charity’s website.

David Hyde Pierce Calls for Charity Donations

Emmy and Tony award winning actor David Hyde Pierce, best known for his role in the TV sitcom Frasier and his generous charity donations, will serve as the emcee for the 8th annual National Alzheimer’s Gala to be held in Washington D.C. on April 6th^, 2011.

The National Alzheimer’s Gala is an annual black-tie fundraising dinner extravaganza designed to benefit the education, care and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.  The gala’s proceeds will also benefit the charity organization’s support programs.  Each year, the Alzheimer’s Association is supported by some of the most respected and influential people in political, business, entertainment, philanthropic, media and social arenas.  These leaders gather together to help celebrate advances in the ongoing fight against Alzheimer’s disease.  More than 750 people are expected to attend this year’s event.

To date, the annual National Alzheimer’s Gala event has raised over $9 million.  The funds have been used to address the growing number of people reported to have Alzheimer’s disease.  All throughout the year the Alzheimer’s Association supplies funds to support cutting-edge research with the hope of finding a cure for this mysterious illness.  The donations raised via the annual gala and the charity’s website help to increase awareness while addressing the needs of millions of Alzheimer’s sufferers and their caregivers.

Making Charity Donations

For those that cannot attend the gala but would like to still support the Alzheimer’s Association, making charity donations is easy – donors can make online donations at http://www.alz.org.

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.

Micro Donations Website Partners with Stevie Wonder

Micro Donations News: Stevie Wonder has announced a partnership with Ten O’Clock Classics, a non-profit organization that provides outlets, venues and educational services for up and coming classical musicians.  The site hopes to inspire children to follow their dreams of pursuing careers in classical music.  Wonder, a music legend, has made an amazing impact on the music industry since he wrote his first song at the age of ten.

Wonder has agreed to auction off a personalized Steinway Baby Grand Piano, complete with hand and finger prints or a signed fall board.  The piano will go to the highest bidder with the proceeds to benefit Ten O’Clock Classics.  The value of the piano is set at $60,000 and the bidding on the piano is open until March 30^th.  Bids can be placed online at CharityBuzz.com.

Charity Micro Donations

CharityBuzz.com is a site that assists various stars and high-level auctions in sending valuable items under the hammer.  It also encourages micro donations and crowdfunding for worthy causes.  The organization is well known for working with non-profits around the world through online donations, giving bidders the opportunity to win high level auctions while giving to charity.

Micro donations and crowdfunding are becoming increasingly popular, particularly since people have the opportunity to donate online.  Previously, donations would have to be made over the phone or through the mail, which was a hindrance.  People have often been hesitant to donate small amounts because it may have seemed like small amounts could not make a difference.  Micro donations have made it possible for people to help on all levels, further benefiting the charities.

FACE Africa Helping Poor People – Whitney Port Visits Stricken Region

On March 26th FACE Africa will be helping poor people of Africa by holding its annual Clean Water Benefit Gala.  The event, which will take place at The Taj Boston, will honor Marcus Samuelsson.  The event will also feature special guests Whitney Port and Dikembe Mutombo.

According to FACE Africa, one of many African humanitarian relief organizations, the charity “connects and collaborates with individuals and organizations doing life-changing work around the world to raise awareness and help transform impoverished communities in Liberia and Sierra Leone.”  Their goal is to “rebuild and improve communities that were impacted during years of civil unrest in Liberia and Sierra Leone by providing access to clean water and sanitation, education and training, health and nutritional programs, and empowering women and girls.”

The evening’s special guest of honor, author and chef Marcus Samuelsson, has been involved in relief organizations for more than a decade, working as a UNICEF Ambassador since 2000.

Celebrity Volunteering Opportunities

Reality TV star and actress Whitney Port recently took a trip to Africa to better understand what volunteers face when they agree to help agencies like FACE Africa and UNICEF.  Last year Ms. Port visited Liberia with a team from FACE Africa to become educated on the issues the people face day to day.  Like Port, Dikembe Mutombo, founder of the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation, has put his time and energy to good use by raising awareness about the plight of the people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

As these countries are in dire need of help, there are always open opportunities for helping poor people.  Those wishing to help with the individual plight of others can visit Microgiving to contribute with online donations.

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.

Justin Bieber Promotes Microcredit Sites

Justin Bieber has asked for something unusual: microcredit. Bieber is celebrating his birthday – and his success – by asking fans to help raise funds for charity.

“I have had an incredible year and it is all due to the fans helping me live my dream,” said Bieber. “I’m turning 17 years old on Tuesday, and have so much to be grateful for! So this year, I really want my birthday to be all about helping others. Instead of asking for gifts, I’m asking friends, family and fans to consider donating $17 for my 17th birthday to help make a change.”

Bieber’s microcredit goal was for fans to donate a total of $17,000. The singer’s unusual microcredit wish has exceeded initial expectations and has brought in $31,000 to date.

Microcredit Sites Can Help

The charity supported by Justin Bieber is charity:water, an organization responsible for creating clean water sources in underdeveloped countries.

Bieber is also supporting education and awareness on the plight of people that have no access to clean water.

Bieber said: “Did you know that about 4,500 kids die each day from waterborne disease? By building clean water projects for villages that need them, we can prevent this!”

In lieu of microcredit donations, Bieber recommended that people venture into their own community to help in any way that they can, as every little bit helps.

Click on the following link to donate online to Microgiving’s own registrants in need, or alternatively if you are in need of emergency financial assistance yourself, register today and see how microcredit can help.

Elton John Tops Emergency Financial Assistance

When it comes to emergency financial assistance and charity organizations, Sir Elton John is at the top. The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) has been in action for almost twenty years and has raised millions of dollars for the AIDS/HIV cause. The EJAF has just confirmed that its Awards Viewing Party will be held for the 19^th year, and this year’s hosts will be Elton John and David Furnish. The event will take place on February 27, 2011, at Los Angeles’ Pacific Design Center, and festivities will begin with a cocktail hour at 4:00 PM, followed by an elaborate dinner and then the main event: the Oscars. This year’s meal will be prepared by James Beard Foundation winner Chef Ludo Lefebvre.

Online donations are gratefully accepted by EJAF and will serve to work toward a cure for HIV/AIDS. Sir Elton said he would hold the event every year until a cure was found for the deadly disease. Sir Elton has held up his end of the deal and is routinely supported by the biggest stars in the world, including many Hollywood legends.

Over $125 Million Raised for Emergency Assistance

Since Sir Elton founded the organization in 1993, EJAF has managed to raise over $125 million. The monies have been used to educate and help people living with HIV/AIDS and to eliminate prejudice throughout 55 countries.

“2011 marks the 30th year since the disease we have come to know as HIV/AIDS was first observed by physicians in American patients,” said Sir Elton.

EJAF has proven itself to be one of the largest and most successful charity organizations providing emergency financial assistance on the planet.

Micro Credit News – Boy George Urges People to Donate Online

Micro Credit News: Boy George has chosen to speak out about his charity, Hep Trust, an organization that educates and assists people with Hepatitis C, a highly infectious disease. The Hep Trust is designed to help people deal with the disease as well as the stigma attached. Hepatitis is frequently – and wrongly – related to drugs users. While drugs users may contract Hepatitis C, it is certainly not an exclusive relationship.

Recent statistics show that there are 250,000 – 500,000 people infected with the disease in the UK, however only an approximate around 90,000 have been properly diagnosed.

TV Show Requests Micro Credit Donations

George went on a popular UK morning TV show to explain his cause and ask people to donate online: “I have just done this exhibition for the Hep Trust, which is a charity. Apparently 75 per cent of people that have it don’t know they have it.”

The 1980s pop icon is referring to an art exhibit that is scheduled to be auctioned off in March. Various people will appear in portraits dressed as well known celebrities. For example, Paloma Faith will appear as Boy George and Sadie Frost will appear as Madonna.

People interested in assisting the Hep Trust can also donate online.

Micro Credit Opportunities

The charity was founded in 2001 to act as an advocate for people with Hepatitis C. Previously, the disease was not one frequently talked about because of the stigma attached to it. The Hep Trust is an organization operated entirely by present and former patients with the disease. Staff consists of both paid and volunteer workers. Raising awareness for the organization also includes getting involved with micro credit.

Microgiving Crowdfund News: Eric Clapton Profile

Crowdfund News: Legendary rocker Eric Clapton overcame alcohol and drug abuse in 1988. Ten years later, he founded the Crossroads Centre in Antigua to help people with substance abuse recovery.  Once Clapton overcame his own substance abuse he remained clean, even when his young son died tragically just three years later.  The result has been hits like “My Father’s Eyes” and “Tears In Heaven”, along with founding the Centre and taking part in two to three benefit concerts a year since 2001.

Clapton’s Crowdfund Mission to Help People Accomplished from Sale of Guitars

Clapton, on a crowdfund mission, held auctions in 1999 and 2004, the proceeds of which were used to help support the Crossroads Centre. The auctions resulted in around $7.5 million, which would be used for treatment and programs provided at Crossroads.  Another crowdfund auction is scheduled for March 2011 in which Eric will auction off around 70 of his own guitars and amplifiers, including the guitar he used during the 2005 Cream reunion concerts.

But Eric’s crowdfund benefit concerts and auctions have not only supported the Crossroads Centre.  He has also supported the National Deaf Children’s Society, the Evelina Children’s Heart Organization, the Cranleigh Arts Centre, the Red Cross, Amnesty International, ARMS, Live Aid, Children with Leukemia, Great Ormond Street Hospital, the Special Olympics, the Teenage Cancer Trust, Variety Club and the Yele Haiti Foundation.

How You Can Help Crowdfund

Microgiving thanks Mr. Clapton for his philanthropic efforts. Like Eric, Microgiving works to help people overcome difficulties as well as their need for emergency financial assistance.  If you would like take part in our crowdfund mission, please visit our website today.

Bret Michaels Devotes Time to Online Donations

Those interested in online donations might be interested to read about Bret Michaels. Best known for his recent stint on Season 3 of Celebrity Apprentice, Michaels is also devoted to helping the American Diabetes Association (ADA).   In fact, while on Celebrity Apprentice, Bret won $640,000 for the ADA with another $250,000 coming from Snapple for his Celebrity win.

Recent Surgery Results in Fan Support and Generous Online Donations

Bret was recently on Garrett Jackson’s Car Auction to support the auction of a newly manufactured one-of-a-kind Boss 302 Mustang, raising $450,000 for the Juveniles Diabetes Foundation.  Bret is an avid supporter of the condition as he was diagnosed with Type I diabetes at the young age of six.

While filming the apprentice, Michaels fell ill and was hospitalized for what was eventually diagnosed as a massive subarachnoid hemorrhage.  He did return to the show and won the final prize.  After additional hospitalizations, he was diagnosed with a hole in his heart which required recent surgery.  While in the hospital, Michaels’ fans made significant online donations to his favorite charity, the American Diabetes Association.  The influx was so great that Michaels sent out a “thank you” to his fans after clearing surgery.

Beyond the ADA and Juvenile Diabetes Association, Bret has supported the Armed Forces with tours of Iraq to meet the troops; St. Jude Children’s Research,  the Diabetes Research Institute, Make-A-Wish, RADD, Raven Drum Foundation, rock CAN roll, and the Skylar Neil Memorial Foundation.

Microgiving applauds Mr. Michaels commitment to diabetes education and research.  Like Bret, Microgiving works to support those in need with the help of those who give to charity.  If you would like to donate to a Microgiving recipient in need of emergency financial assistance, please continue to explore our website and learn more about online donations today.

Jennifer Anniston Supports Several Charity Organizations

Jennifer Anniston devotes much of her time to charity organizations and emergency financial assistance projects.  Best known for her long-running role in Friends, Ms. Anniston is often seen on Public Service Announcements (PSA) for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, which she has supported for the last few years.  In fact, her partnership with St. Jude’s was announced back in 2008.  In further support of St. Jude’s, Jennifer and her father (actor John Anniston), recorded an audio children’s book, Loukoumi’s Good Deeds, the proceeds of which went to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Jennifer has also helped raise funds for Friends of El Faro, a non-profit organization that helps raise money for an orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico.

Ms. Anniston Takes on Human Rights Along with Supporting Charity Organizations

In 2007, Jennifer received the GLAAD’s Vanguard Award for her contributions to the gay, lesbian and transgender community.  To help free Burma, Ms. Anniston directed and starred in a video, “It Can’t Wait.”  Jennifer teamed up with her old Friends co-star, Courteney Cox, to campaign for the rights of women of the Congo; specifically, they supported OmniPeace dedicated to stopping violence.  The two women asked technology buffs to avoid buying electronics that contained materials from “conflict mines.” In January 2010, Ms. Anniston donated $500,000 to several humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and Partners in Health and AmeriCares.  Each of the charity organizations were involved with Haitian relief at the time of the donation.

Microgiving thanks the popular actress, Ms. Aniston for her dedication to a range of charity organizations and helping in their successes – if you would like to work with Microgiving and help people, please continue to visit our website.

Geena Davis: Actress and Genius, Supports Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding News: Geena Davis, the actress and activist, is active in speaking out on equality for women and young girls.  She has most recently joined forces with a major micro lending site and the skin care giant Dermalogica, to launch a campaign to provide crowdfunding and micro lending to women in low-income regions of the U.S. and across 56 other countries.  Ms. Davis has said: “Together, we can maximize our effort to empower women and girls around the world.”  Dermalogica will donate $1 for every time a customer uses one of the company’s promotion codes to make an online donation to the campaign.

Crowdfunding Is Not Geena’s First Effort of Helping to Empower Women

As an actress, Ms. Davis is most recently known as President in the show Commander In Chief.  However, she is also known in Hollywood not only for her genius status with Mensa but her activities to further roles for women and young girls.  Geena founded the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, an organization dedicated to increasing the roles for girls and women in the media and decrease stereotyping of men and women, or boys and girls.  After founding the Institute, Ms. Davis created See Jane, which represents the programming arm of the Institute. Ms. Davis is also on the Board of Directors of The White House Project (TWHP).

Online Crowdfunding

Microgiving applauds Geena Davis and her crowdfunding accomplishments as an activist.  Like Ms. Davis, Microgiving is active in empowering the lives of others and encourages donors to help through micro charity and crowdfunding – visit our website today.

Micro Lending News: Ashley Judd Profile

Micro Lending News: Actress Ashley Judd is best known for movie murder mysteries like Double Jeopardy and High Crimes, but her body of philanthropy involves the support of charity organizations such as Population Services International (PSI).  Along with supporting organizations like PSI, Ms. Judd is an environmental activist and encourages everyone to get involved through volunteer opportunities.

Micro Lending Supporters Hail Judd’s Philanthropy Efforts

Ms. Judd’s philanthropic activities and time have focused on PSI for the last several year; in fact, she has been on their board since 2004.  PSI is a global health organization with programs in HIV, reproductive health, malaria and child survival.  Since its inception, PSI has been focused on the bottom-line so that it may continue to offer programs across 60 countries.  PSI’s prevention program, YouthAIDS, has taken Ms. Judd into thirteen countries including Cambodia, Kenya and Rwanda.  Visits to these countries inspired Ms. Judd to film three documentaries for YouthAIDS.

Alongside her commitment to PSI, Ms. Judd had advocated for homeless animals, to protect wild wolves, to stop mountain top removal with blasting and she auctioned a wine dinner package to make Hoops for Haiti a complete success with an event donation of $1 million to earthquake victims.  This past October, Ms. Judd urged her fans to help others by accepting volunteer opportunities at non-profit organizations.  According to Ms. Judd, “Volunteering in other countries is spiritually rewarding because it demonstrated to me in such a profound way that the things we think make us different are illusions.”

Micro Lending

Microgiving thanks Ms. Judd for her work with PSI and so many other causes.  Like Ms. Judd, Microgiving works to take care of others through charitable acts.  If you would like to work with Microgiving to take part in micro lending, or might benefit from emergency financial assistance, please visit our website to register.

Taylor Swift: Young Star Begins Philanthropy From The Beginning

Before Taylor Swift began her philanthropy efforts to give back to the community, the country singer star stormed the music scene in 2006 with her debut single. Within a year, she began her charitable efforts in order to give back to her community.  In 2007 she partnered with Tennessee Governor Bredesen to battle sex crimes over the internet.  Over the course of a year, this campaign distributed internet safety tips and materials to families across the state.

Swift’s Philanthropy Crosses a Range of Causes

In 2008, Taylor hooked up with the children’s charity, the Victory Junction Gang (VJG) and the Red Cross Disaster Relief Funds (on a regional and national level).  Taylor received a pink Chevy pick-up from her record label, which she donated to the VJG.  VJG is a kid’s camp dedicated to providing kids with serious health needs a positive and life-changing camp experience, and was created by the NASCAR Petty family in honor of Adam Petty.

That same year, Taylor gave all proceeds from merchandise sales at the 2008 Country Music Festival to the Nashville Area Red Cross and the National American Red Cross.  Later that year, she provided $100,000 to the Red Cross in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to help with flood relief.  In late 2009, she surprised the BBC’s Children in Need gala where she not only jetted to the UK to perform her music, but donated over $20,000 to the cause.  This past year, Taylor joined the “Got Milk” campaign, donated $100,000 to build a playground in her hometown, and supported Save the Music Foundation with an auction package to meet her and fly two people to one of her concerts. In addition, on her 21^st birthday she donated $250,000 to the US education school system.

Microgiving applauds Ms. Swift’s charitable donations to those in need.  Like Taylor, Microgiving works to help people through the philanthropy of individual donors; if you would like to work with Microgiving and donate online – or might benefit from our assistance as a recipient – please visit our website and register with us.