As people entered the Bowery Hotel for Answer the Call’s Fourth Annual Red & Blue Soiree, there was one thing that was on everyone’s mind — helping the survivors and family members of fallen FDNY and NYPD members that helped the city during September 11th. Celebrities, athletes and fashion icons converged at the trendy hotel, including Saturday Night Live’s Pete […]

It’s not very often that you get invited to dine under the giant blue whale that has come to be synonymous with the American Museum of Natural History. My good friends at Lavazza, who doled out their delicious coffee at the event, invited me to check out the Rainforest Alliance 2016 Annual Gala, which took place last week after hours […]

Did you know 1 in 5 New Yorkers do not have access to nutritious food? It is a staggering number, and makes everyone wonder when something will be done to fix this issue. With the launch of SPARE, an innovative dining app, we can now help to tackle this issue, as it allows customers to automatically round-up their dine-out bill to […]

There is nothing more rewarding action than helping someone in need. With countless charitable organizations funding worthy causes, people continue to strive to bring awareness to everything from global issues to illnesses. International model and actress Carissa Rosario aims to bring awareness to pediatric brain cancer and give support to children and families that are affected by the disease, with […]

October is synonymous with Halloween, fall festivals, pumpkin picking and watching the leaves change color, but it has also become known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Through many walks and charitable programs, millions of dollars are raised to find a cure for the illness. Numerous companies and restaurants have partnered with foundations whose mission is to tackle breast cancer.             […]

One of the biggest gifts someone can give to an individual is a caring home, education and a bright future. There are numerous foundations that tackle these causes, but one that has gained attention from many celebrities is the Many Hopes Foundation. Aiming to raise a generation of children who will lead with justice and defeat extreme poverty in Kenya, […]

Walking through the doors of Hammerstein Ballroom, people had one thing one their mind — how to create and inspire future generations about respect of cultural diversity. Tackling that issue during their annual gala, the We Are Family Foundation has become one of the most anticipated global charitable events. Hosted by Fox 5’s Good Day New York dynamic duo, Greg […]

Last night, the African Children’s Choir hosted their 6th Annual Changemakers Gala in New York City at City Winery. The organization, which began in 1984, supports children from the poorest countries in the world who have lost one or both parents to poverty or disease. Founder Ray Barnett came up with the idea to start the Choir after a trip […]

One of the most groundbreaking new organizations out there at the moment is something that is catered towards almost every single person. If you have ever watched your favorite celebrity on television and thought to yourself, “If only I had a chance to meet him/her.” If you have ever cooked yourself dinner and wished you could have a professional chef […]

What would you do if you weren’t afraid? This question was posed by Fearless Beauty charity founder Heather Packer, and her non-profit aims to elevate the quality of life of many underprivileged women in India. Packer’s inspiration for the nonprofit organization came after a recent trip to Rishikesh. This municipal board lies on the foothills of the Himalayas, and is believed to […]