Philanthropy

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   Wyclef Jean Defends Charity in Wake of Questionable Spending Report

   5:04 pm 11/27/2011

   • by THR Staff

   The hip-hop star says he's proud of the way his charity responded after the Haitian earthquake amid reports that it used only a third of the $16 million it collected for relief efforts.Read more

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   How 'Grey's Anatomy' Star Ellen Pompeo, HBO's Sue Naegle Help Foster Kids at Thanksgiving

   11:38 am 11/24/2011

   • by Bill Higgins

   Ziffren Brittenham attorney Clifford Gilbert-Lurie also pitches in with the Alliance for Children's Rights annual holiday program.Read more

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   'The Help' Star Octavia Spencer Lends Hand to SAG Foundation's BookPals Initiative

   2:40 pm 11/23/2011

   • by Stacey Wilson

   A Screen Actors Guild literacy ambassador, the actress was recently given the red carpet treatment at a Los Angeles elementary school where she read to some of her younger fans. Read more

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   SAG Foundation President JoBeth Wiliams Praises the Industry's Silent Philanthropists (Q&A)

   2:34 pm 11/23/2011

   • by Stacey Wilson

   Leading the charitable wing of the Screen Actors Guild since 2007, the actress tells THR about the struggles and rewards of her second full-time job. Read more

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   Rich Ross Reveals Why Mentoring Is a Passion (Q&A)

   5:58 pm 10/25/2011

   • by Bill Higgins

   The Walt Disney Studios chairman will be honored Nov. 1 by the Fulfillment Fund for his charitable efforts.Read more

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   Jon Bon Jovi Opens Charity Restaurant

   10:36 am 10/20/2011

   • by Rebecca Ford

   The JBJ Soul Kitchen lets customers volunteer in lieu of paying for their meals.Read more

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   Justin Bieber to Donate Some Proceeds of Album to Charity

   6:40 pm 10/18/2011

   • by THR staff

   The singer says his Christmas project will be the first Universal album to donate proceeds to charity.Read more

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8. Leonardo DiCaprio Named Global Ambassador for International Fund for Animal Welfare

   2:05 pm 10/4/2011

   • by Elizabeth Snead

   The actor plans to support various animal conservation issues, but will begin his new role with the "Elephants, Never Forget" campaign. Read more

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   Justin Timberlake to Receive Environmental Award

   3:11 pm 9/28/2011

   • by Sofia M. Fernandez

   The singer-actor was singled out for his eco-friendly golf course, environmental advocacy and his efforts to reduce his tours' carbon footprint.Read more

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    Jennifer Salke, 'Chuck's' Zachary Levi to Be Honored at Operation Smile Gala

    5:55 pm 9/23/2011

    • by Lacey Rose

    The NBC Entertainment president and her son Henry will be singled out for their efforts to help children born with cleft palates.Read more

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