Tag: charity

Bené: Providing Education One Scarf at a Time

Bené: Providing Education One Scarf at a Time

The one thing that I love seeing is women supporting each other. With society always pitting us against each other it’s nice to see women working together to create progress for women. Bené is a brand that provides custom-made scarves and was launched by Michelle Blue and Sasha Matthews in 2013 to provide sustainable educational opportunities for girls in Ghana. The […]

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Get Hungry: City Harvest’s Summer in the City

Get Hungry: City Harvest’s Summer in the City

Whenever City Harvest throws a party, we want to be there. The organization, which provides food for hungry New Yorkers, brings people together for their fundraising events, which are naturally centered around food. This year marked their 13th annual Summer in the City tasting event, which took place earlier this week at the Metropolitan Pavilion. The event played host to […]

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Performing in the Buff for Charity

Performing in the Buff for Charity

I see London, I see France, I see… a bunch of Broadway stars naked onstage? Some of Broadway’s biggest stars will be performing in the buff at the annual fundraiser Broadway Bares, benefiting Broadway Cares. Since its conception in 1992, the fundraiser has become one of the highly anticipated philanthropic events in New York. “This year’s theme is ROCK HARD!” […]

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Singing With Swish

Singing With Swish

Broadway’s biggest stars came out to support Swish’s annual Songs in the Key of Equality. Hosted by ABC News correspondent Sara Haines, the night was filled with music, laughter and pride at Le Poisson Rouge. From Broadway tunes to today’s hits, the stars covered everything. Adam Chandler kicked off the night with his high heel shoes and rendition of Jessie […]

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Stunning Jewelry for a Good Cause

Stunning Jewelry for a Good Cause

What’s the only thing better than buying a stunning piece of jewelry? Well, buying it and knowing the proceeds are going to charity, of course! Sophie Lasry, daughter of American Hedge Fund Manager Mac Lasry, recently became the face of Marina B. To celebrate the new ambassadorship, on May 6th, Sophie hosted an event bringing together Marina B and 100 […]

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RAKE Karaoke Promotes Kindness in Strangers

RAKE Karaoke Promotes Kindness in Strangers

There is no shortage of charity events taking place in New York City, but last week, instead of the usual fancy dinner and award show event, the first official fundraiser for R.A.K.E. (Random Acts of Kindness) did things a little differently. The Cleveland-based charity was founded by Ricky Smith, and is dedicated to supporting the community in a positive way […]

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Accessorize for a Cause

Accessorize for a Cause

Fasten your seat belts…it’s going to be a fashion statement! Snap2Live belts are one of the latest stylish accessories taking the world by storm, all while tackling a global issue. Using a simple design of a standard seat belt and transforming it into fashion, creator and social entrepreneur Ernesto Arguello aims to spread awareness of road safety. “I became aware that […]

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Rocking with Music Legends

Rocking with Music Legends

Behind the doors of Carroll Place, patrons rocked out to the music of a former New York Yankee and music legends during the Rock and Blues Charity Concert last week. Benefiting the Ocular Immunology & Uveitis Foundation, performers included Bernie Williams, Jay Jay French, Tabitha Fair and more. After hanging up his iconic Yankee jersey, Williams joined The Pink Slip Blues […]

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Fashion Gives Back at Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2014

Fashion Gives Back at Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2014

Fashion royalty came out to support the 11th Annual New York Fundraiser of Jeffery Fashion Cares. Transforming the 69th Regiment Armory into a fashion oasis the night was hosted by Anna Chlumsky. The annual fundraiser benefits organizations throughout the city and country that help members of the LGBT community. This year’s beneficiaries included The Hetrick-Martin Institute, Lambda Legal, ACRIA and […]

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Drink and Donate with Marquis Vodka

Drink and Donate with Marquis Vodka

Move over Grey Goose and Kettle One, there’s a new spirit in town that not only captures the classic vodka taste, but is also committed to giving back to charities. Marquis Vodka, one of the fastest growing spirit brands in the world, is being introduced to restaurants, nightclubs and bars throughout New York. Known as “The Virtuous Vice,” Marquis Vodka […]

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