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Joseph Shavit
May 13, 2021
This Alexandria company created a platform to host virtual charity poker events
The virtual gaming software simulates regular gameplay, without the actual gambling. Players are broken into groups of eight people
Joseph Shavit
May 13, 2021
95-Year-Old Cecil Lockhart Becomes Oldest Organ Donor in US History
The 95-year-old, who died on May 4 and gave his liver to a woman in her sixties, became the oldest organ donor in United States history
Joseph Shavit
May 13, 2021
Janet Jackson to auction off over 1,000 items for charity on her 55th birthday
Statement pieces the Queen of Pop wore to star-studded events including the Met Gala, Oscars and many more will also be up for grabs
Joseph Shavit
May 10, 2021
100 Million Meals campaign concludes with a whopping 216 million meals donated
The UAE’s Ramadan campaign has secured 216 million meals, more than double its target, for vulnerable groups in over 30 countries.
Joseph Shavit
May 8, 2021
Atlanta woman launches ‘Souper Kindness’ tour, feeding strangers across America
When my friend Jenny Levison told me she was launching what she called a “Kindness Tour,” in the middle of the pandemic last year, I thought
Joseph Shavit
May 8, 2021
Act of kindness brings Papa John’s worker to tears days before retirement
Bob works at the Papa Johns and while he was off the clock he noticed Rachel’s tire, and ten minutes later came back with an air pump.
Joseph Shavit
May 7, 2021
Social worker says helping people motivates him to keep going on!
Kushal Gupta's encouragement to associate himself with social work came from his intention to make a difference in people's life.
Joseph Shavit
May 7, 2021
‘No Pants Day’ is today. Cartoonists aims to fix that for people in need
May 7 is No Pants Day, and comics characters across the nation are going bare-legged to help provide clothing for those in need.
Joseph Shavit
May 5, 2021
Girl Scouts Introduces Becoming Me Program in Collaboration with Michelle Obama
Girl Scouts' new Becoming Me program aims to help Girl Scouts become their best selves, inspired by themes from Michelle Obama's Becoming
Joseph Shavit
May 3, 2021
6th Annual Back To School Backpack Giveaway Helped 1300 Students With Needed Supplies
The goal of the event was to raise funds for disadvantaged students in some of the most underserved communities
Joseph Shavit
Apr 30, 2021
Cape Cod Tech students refurbish bikes for Habitat for Humanity
For months, students at Cape Cod Regional Technical High School have been spending time every week refurbishing bikes.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 28, 2021
Business owner inspires millions after heartwarming post about the kindness of strangers
At Dominique Auto Sales in Opelousas, a simple act of kindness has inspired million across the country.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 25, 2021
Local Charity Sending Out Special ‘Cubs' for Mother's Day
With Mother's Day just two weeks away, local charity groups are joining together to make sure the memories of mothers who have passed away
Joseph Shavit
Apr 25, 2021
Iconic Jewish National Fund blue charity box now takes bitcoin
The boxes, ubiquitous in the Jewish diaspora, accepts donations in a format fit for the digital age.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 21, 2021
He's dressed in a teddy bear suit and he's walking from L.A. to S.F. for charity
A California man walking from Los Angeles to San Francisco to raise money for charity is doing it a eye-catching way
Joseph Shavit
Apr 19, 2021
Winners of $20M contest make concrete to trap carbon dioxide
Organizers of a $20 million contest to develop products from greenhouse gas that flows from power plants announced two winners
Joseph Shavit
Apr 19, 2021
Lionel Messi's record-setting soccer cleats to be auctioned
Ace footballer Lionel Messi has donated his adidas record goal scoring cleats to the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 17, 2021
Draft-a-Thon fundraiser to return for 2021 NFL Draft
The NFL announced today that the 2021 NFL Draft will again host Draft-a-Thon, a fundraiser that drives awareness and action
Joseph Shavit
Apr 15, 2021
'ER' Cast To Reunite On 'Stars In The House' In Support of Waterkeeper Alliance
The doctors are in! The beloved cast of “ER” will reunite on “Stars In The House” for a very special Earth Day episode.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 14, 2021
Sacramento woman shapes her own form of philanthropy to help charities
Tina Reynolds started her art project about a year ago when she and her wife were given a small kiln from a relative.
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