#Philanthropy

Joseph Shavit

Feb 13, 2022

Dolly Parton is donating free college tuition to all 11,000 Dollywood workers

Fans are once again begging Dolly Parton to lead this nation as the country queen promises a free ride to college for all Dollywood workers.

Joseph Shavit

Jan 29, 2022

Rihanna's foundation donates $15 million to climate justice

Rihanna is backing her belief that climate change is a social justice issue by pledging $15 million to the movement through her foundation.

Joseph Shavit

Jan 17, 2022

Kevin Hart, Meek Mill and Michael Rubin donate $15 million to Philadelphia schools

Kevin Hart and Meek Mill have teamed up with Michael Rubin to donate $15 million to schools in need of financial aid in Philadelphia.

Joseph Shavit

Jan 5, 2022

Keanu Reeves Donated 70% of Movie Earnings to Charity

Keanu Reeves, has reportedly donated most of his salary from The Matrix to Leukaemia Research and it's a LOT of cash money.

Joseph Shavit

Oct 11, 2021

John Legend Announces Bold, New Initiative To Build Communities That Work For All

John Legend has announced HUMANLEVEL, a new initiative to uplift communities disproportionately impacted by institutionalized racism.

Joseph Shavit

Sep 16, 2021

A lost 1969 yearbook and an act of kindness sparks million dollar gift

A lost year book — a twist of fate — and a random act of kindness — lead to a major donation at Marion Military Institute.

Joseph Shavit

Jul 31, 2021

Lewis Hamilton donates £20m pound to charitable foundation to empower youth in UK

Lewis hamilton, pledged to donate 20 million pounds (23.4 million euros) in the launch of a new foundation, Mission 44.

Joseph Shavit

Jul 8, 2021

Gates Foundation Commits $2.1 Billion to Advance Gender Equality Globally

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation today announced a commitment of $2.1 billion over the next 5 years to advance women’s economic empowerment

Joseph Shavit

Jul 2, 2021

Groups pledge $40B for gender equality at Paris conference, with $2B from Gates group

The U.N.-sponsored global gathering to promote gender equality generated about $40 billion in pledges to achieve women and girls equality

Joseph Shavit

Jun 24, 2021

Warren Buffett gives away $4.1B of Berkshire Hathaway stock to 5 charitable foundations

Billionaire Warren Buffett has donated another $4.1B worth of Berkshire Hathaway shares to 5 charitable foundations.

Joseph Shavit

Jun 21, 2021

Hollywood A-listers launch New L.A. Magnet School For Underserved Communities

Described as an effort to “drive transformational change across the entertainment industry for students from underserved communities...