LeBron is known for his mega talent on the hardwood and also his giant generosity off the court. Yesterday, for his signature Taco Tuesday, he decided to take a different approach by sending a taco truck to the firefighters and first responders battling the Getty Fire. Eric Garcetti, the Mayor of Los Angeles tweeted—“Thank you,…
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From October, 2019
John Legend is Creating Job Opportunities for People With Criminal Backgrounds
Grammy and Oscar winner—John Legend has never been afraid to change tunes and use his voice for important issues. One of those issues has been around mass incarceration. Back in 2017, Legend launched Unlocked Futures, a 14-month accelerator program for social entrepreneurs who have been incarcerated. He has also urged business leaders to be more…
John Cena Pledges $500K to Aid First Responders Fighting California Wildfires
On Monday, wrestler and actor—John Cena took to social media to talk about the California wildfires. “I’m asking that today on #FirstRespondersDay we do everything we can to help those who risk their lives to protect us all,” Cena tweeted. He also announced a personal pledge of $500,000 to respectfully aid the first responders involved.…
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Donate Year’s Worth of Food to Tennessee Elementary School
The lovely couple are making headlines once again for their generosity. They just announced that they’ll be providing an elementary school in Tennessee with food for an entire year! It all started with a teacher at Jacksboro Elementary School—who posted to Facebook about a student at her school who did not have enough to eat.…
Elon Musk Donates $480K to Install Clean Water Systems Into All Flint, MI Schools
Tesla CEO—Elon Musk made a commitment back in July to help with the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Recently, he delivered on that promise! Musk donated water systems to both high school and elementary schools in Flint, for a donation totaling $480,000. The system will remove lead and kill off bacteria for drinking water,…
Kanye West Donates $1 Million to Charity for Wife Kim Kardashian’s Birthday
What better present than a gift to help multiple organizations. That’s exactly what husband, Kanye West did for his wife’s birthday. Kim Kardashian West celebrated her 39th birthday on Monday, the reality star and business mogul shared snippets of her special day to social media — and revealed that West, 42, had donated $1 million…
Former NFL Star Warrick Dunn Helps Deliver 173rd Home to Single Mother
The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back helped surprise a single Florida mother with a new home last Wednesday—through his charity along with Habitat for Humanity and health care company Cigna. LaToya Reedy, a single mother of an 18-year-old son, received a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home in St. Petersburg, Florida. This is the 173rd Dunn’s charity…
Charlamagne Tha God Donates $250K to HBCU—South Carolina State University
Lenard McKelvey, aka Charlemagne Tha God has found great success over the years and has used his multiple platforms to bring hope and awareness to many. The New York Times Best Selling Author and popular radio figure from the highly rated show “The Breakfast Club” is continuing to do good deeds. Over the weekend, he…
Kings’ Harrison Barnes, Eagles’ Malik Jefferson Cover Funeral Costs for Atatiana Jefferson
This past Saturday, former Dallas Mavericks star Harrison Barnes and Philadelphia Eagles player Malik Jackson paid for the funeral of Atatiana Jefferson. The death of the late Texas native has raised worldwide hysteria, as she was shot inside of her home—during a wellness check from Fort Worth police. Harrison Barnes, who now plays for the…
Michael Jordan Opens Medical Clinic for Underserved Families in Charlotte
Yesterday, the Charlotte Hornets owner unveiled the the grand opening of the $7 million Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic. The center is one of two medical clinics he and his family funded to provide care to underprivileged members of the community. “This is a very emotional thing for me to be able to…