Like his mother, Prince William is patron of many charities and most recently took on the role of royal patron for The Passage, a charity dedicated to helping the homeless transform their lives. During William’s visit to the charity on Feb. 13, Kensington Palace shared a photo of William and Harry with Diana during a visit to the charity in 1993, as well as a visitors’ book signed by William and Diana.

William first visited the charity with his mother 26 years ago and said in a Kensington Palace statement, “The visits I made as a child to this place left a deep and lasting impression upon me — about how important it is to ensure that everyone in our society, especially the poorest, are treated with respect, dignity, and kindness, and are given the opportunities to fulfill their potential in life.” Ahead, get a look at William’s recent visit with the charity where he helped prepare spaghetti bolognese with volunteers for the lunch service.

This entry in The @PassageCharity visitor’s book marks The Duke of Cambridge's first visit with his mother Diana, Princess of Wales in 1993. pic.twitter.com/iKgC5pQMaB

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 13, 2019

The Duke helps serve lunch alongside Malcolm (on the right), who’s been volunteering at the @PassageCharity for 21 years. pic.twitter.com/QGyR01T3Bn

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 13, 2019

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“With a record breaking $102 million raised through eBay for Charity in 2018, eBay continues to be fully committed to enabling millions of people to come together and make a difference,” said Brenda Halkias, General Manager of eBay for Charity. “Unlike any other online marketplace, our platform allows anyone in the world to make an impact, giving consumers the freedom to support the causes near and dear to them.”

Impact in 2018
People turned to eBay in key moments throughout the year to make a difference and rally behind important causes in 2018. From helping the victims of the California wildfires to supporting the battle against cancer, to celebrating Pride Month around the world, eBay for Charity connected buyers and sellers to the causes they care about most. By activating its millions of everyday consumers, sellers and partnering with some of the most influential celebrities and charities, eBay leveraged the power of its entire community to make its biggest impact to date with a goal of raising $1 Billion for charity by 2020.

High-profile sales of unique items and experiences brought in a record of charitable donations:

• Ending Poverty: The annual Power Lunch with Warren Buffett raised $3.3 million for GLIDE, a San Francisco-based charity that has a mission of breaking the cycles of poverty and marginalization;
• Spreading Music & Culture: eBay for Charity celebrated the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards by raising $140,000 for the GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares;
• Fight Against Cancer: The 14th annual ESPY Day Auction raised approximately $650,000 in support of the V Foundation for Cancer Research;
• Spotlighting Equality: The TIME’S UP Charity campaign raised $140,000 to benefit the TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund;
• Supporting Veterans: The 2nd Annual Veterans Day Celebrity Auction with Kenny Chesney, Ben Stiller, and Jake Tapper raised $160,000 for Homes for Our Troops, which provides support for severely injured post – 9/11 Veterans.
• Activating eBay’s Global Seller Community: Charities big and small from around the world benefited from sellers who chose to donate a percentage of their sales and buyers who gave at checkout.

To learn more, visit eBayInc.com/Impact/eBay-for-charity/.

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Kids Wish Network, a children’s charity that grants wishes for kids with life-threatening illnesses, flew Makayla and her mom to New York, where they stayed at the luxurious Genesse Grand Hotel. On the day of her wish, Makayla and her mom were chauffeured to the set of Sid is Dead, the new movie Jack Griffo is filming. As soon as Makayla arrived, she began to cry tears of joy. “My favorite part was seeing Makayla’s initial reaction,” said Makayla’s mom Candace.

Once on set Makayla met all the stars of the movie, and spent time with Jack Griffo, Joey Bragg, Audrey Whitby, and Genevieve Hannelius. Makayla was welcomed by the cast who made her feel completely at ease. Makayla talked with them for hours about the movie and their lives as actors.

Makayla suffers from retinitis pigmentosa and Bardet-Biedl syndrome. Because of her conditions, Makayla is completely night and color blind and lacks peripheral vision. Makayla’s conditions also cause her to gain weight and impedes her speaking ability.

Makayla loved her wish and enjoyed every second she spent with Jack Griffo and the rest of the crew. She received a signed letter from her idol, thanking her for coming and telling her how much he enjoyed spending time with her and told her that she should be the best that she can be. Makayla took plenty of photos and got a special T-shirt signed by the entire cast to take home. She can’t wait until the movie is complete so she can see the final product.

After her amazing day with Jack Griffo, Makayla and her mom had a delicious meal at The Cheesecake Factory.

“We are incredibly grateful to Jack Griffo and all the actors and crew that made Makayla’s wish so amazing,” said Kids Wish Network Executive Director Tam Lai.

Kids Wish Network is a national charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children with life-threatening conditions and struggling with life-altering situations. KWN provides trip expenses, meals, accommodations and additional spending monies to all wish families whenever traveling as applicable. Visit www.kidswishnetwork.org to learn about our different programs, and find out how you can help make dreams come true and sponsor a wish for a deserving child.

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what you’ll do

With two must-watch title fights, two ex-champions and one highly anticipated UFC debut, UFC 235 is epically stacked. And guess what? You’re going as Dana White’s VIP! You and a friend will get flown to Vegas, join Dana on stage for weigh-ins and take in the main event from the UFC President’s private section. Get ready to watch “Bones” Jones (fresh off his title capture!) defend his belt against rising contender Anthony Smith. Witness Kamaru Usman attempt to unseat Tyron Woodley. And see newcomer Ben Askren face former champion Robbie Lawler. But that’s not all… you’ll also score a private tour of the world-class UFC Performance Institute. AND you’ll be there for the Ultimate Vegas Sports Weekend, which features an action-packed lineup of sporting events, interactive experiences, athlete appearances, parties and more. Flights and hotel included!

who you’ll help

Headstrong provides cost-free, bureaucracy-free and stigma-free treatment for the hidden wounds of war. Working in partnership with Weill Cornell Medical College, one of the nation’s leading mental health care centers, Headstrong uses a comprehensive treatment program to help post 9/11 veterans deal with PTSD, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss and anger management. With your support, Headstrong can extend their proven program to reach more veterans in need.

 
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Jordan’s commitment to the organization spans 30 years of granting life-changing wishes to children battling critical illnesses. This year, Make-A-Wish and Jordan celebrate this milestone as well as the hundreds of wishes he has granted and the countless lives changed.

Since Jordan began his involvement with Make-A-Wish in 1989, he has granted hundreds of wishes to children all over the world. In 2008, the sports icon was named Make-A-Wish Chief Wish Ambassador for his unwavering commitment to the organization. Jordan gives more than his time; he has donated and brought in more than $5 million to Make-A-Wish since the partnership began, which moves the organization closer to its vision of granting the wish of every eligible child.

To this day, Jordan remains one of the organization’s most popular wish requests. He inspires wish kids all over the globe, showing them the impossible is possible and inspiring them to reach for new heights. With every wish that Jordan grants, he is reminded of the powerful impact a wish has on a child with a critical illness and their entire family. Jordan is a valuable leader in helping the organization to grant wishes.

“Make-A-Wish is proud to honor the partnership between Michael Jordan and our organization,” said Richard Davis, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. “Supporters like Michael Jordan are essential in helping Make-A-Wish continue to grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. We are enormously grateful to Jordan’s commitment to wish granting and providing the resources needed to grant more wishes.”

Most recently, Jordan sponsored a space in the new Make-A-Wish America headquarters located in Phoenix. The Michael Jordan Conference Room was designed by Jordan Brand, a division of Nike Inc., and is a functional, collaborative space designed to inspire employees.

“It has been an honor to be part of the Make-A-Wish mission these past 30 years,” said Michael Jordan. “After meeting each wish kid, I truly feel humbled and inspired by their strength and their courage. My parents raised me to give back and granting wishes to these brave kids reminds me why it’s so important.”

Wishes like those granted by Jordan help children to replace fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with strength. Make-A-Wish is immensely appreciative to Jordan for his ongoing dedication to reach above and beyond for wish kids all over the globe.

This article originally appeared on Look To The Stars.

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Ruby Kate Chitsey first became inspired to help elderly residents after she spent last summer helping her mother Amanda with her work.

Amanda runs a business in which she assists dozens of patients at five different nursing facilities across Harrison, Arkansas. When Ruby Kate was visiting one of these nursing homes over the weekend, she noticed one of the residents gazing forlornly out the window.

The youngster was confused, however, when the only thing outside of the window was someone walking a dog out to a car.

“I asked Pearl, ‘What’s so important?’ She told me that it was her dog of 12 years, and she didn’t know the next time she would see it,” said Ruby Kate. “Pearl’s face was so sad. I thought that of all the things in this world Pearl could have, she would probably just ask for more visits with her dog.”

Pearl was unable to see her dog because she couldn’t afford to care for her on her own. Since half of US nursing homes are funded by the government, patients are only given about $40 to spend on “extra” comforts outside of room and board. This means that hundreds of residents only have $40 to spend on simple luxuries, such as haircuts, new pants – or dog food.

“I’m 11, and even I have enough money saved in my piggy bank to help Pearl get a few more visits with her dog,” says Ruby Kate.

The determined youngster then resolved to try and grant the wishes of more people there, so she grabbed her notebook and started knocking on the door of each resident’s room. She then asked them: “If you could have three wishes, what would they be?”

Some residents simply wished for a new pair of fitted pants; others dreamily expressed their longing for fast food; one woman even said that she wished she could go to a water park to watch families having fun.

“It was a great experience for everyone,” said Ruby’s mom. “You expect people to tell you they want a million dollars or a new car, but they don’t. They want snacks or a pair of pants that fits.”

Ruby Kate then launched her Three Wishes project to raise money for the patients’ wishes. Her mother helped her to set up a GoFundMe and Amazon wishlist for the project – and since they created the pages in November, the crowdfunding campaign has raised over $26,000.

The donations have helped to buy clothing, corrective hearing devices, food, shoes, and the most commonly requested item amongst the residents: pet food.

“The response so far has been amazing,” says her mom. “There are a lot of fundraisers for everything, but not so much for the elderly. It’s been refreshing to see attention shine on this group.”

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The chimps are now one step closer to retirement thanks to the multi-million donation which was made to Chimp Haven, the national chimpanzee sanctuary in Louisiana.

The gift was made at the end of the year by an anonymous supporter who is committed to supporting Chimp Haven’s “Welcome Them Home” campaign, a concerted effort to build more habitats and expand veterinary care suites to accommodate the chimps’ transitions from research facilities.

Chimp Haven is a private, nonprofit refuge on 200 acres of forested land in Northwest Louisiana. It’s home to more than 260 chimps already retired from biomedical research. While federal funds cover a crucial portion of the lifetime care of these government-owned chimps, the organization relies entirely on the generosity of donors to cover the construction necessary to welcome even more retirees into Chimp Haven’s care.

The campaign-driven expansion, which includes new forested habitats and open-air enclosures, will enrich the lives of retirees with new spaces to play, explore and interact. Additionally, it provides ample space for Chimp Haven to accommodate chimpanzees still waiting for sanctuary retirement.

“It’s very exciting to begin 2019 with such a generous contribution to chimpanzee wellbeing,” said Rana Smith, president and chief executive officer of Chimp Haven. “Donors like this make it clear that people are deeply committed to the retirement of former research chimpanzees. This national effort is as important as ever, which is why we’re working diligently to expand our habitats and give these chimps the sanctuary retirement they deserve.”

This article originally appeared on Good News Network.

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Brown helped assemble Early Childhood Development kits, which offer children living in conflict and disaster areas access to play and learning. Each kit is designed to help caregivers create a safe learning environment for up to 50 children who have experienced trauma and stress, and includes art supplies, puzzles and games, and board books and puppets for storytelling.

“Every day hundreds of life-saving items are sent from this warehouse to children and families around the world, from blankets and clothing, to health and school supplies,” said Millie Bobby Brown. “To have the opportunity to be a part of this effort with Moncler and UNICEF to offer some sort of relief to those in need, especially a child, is a true privilege. You can’t help but think about their circumstances, and what more we can all do to lend a hand.”

Brown toured UNICEF’s supply and kit-packing operation in Copenhagen – the world’s largest humanitarian warehouse – which leads the supply planning and distribution of emergency, health, nutrition and education supplies to children and families caught in, or displaced by conflict, natural disasters and other crises around the world. In 2017, UNICEF procured $3.46 billion worth of supplies and services in 150 countries and areas.

“Supplies are essential to the health and well-being of children,” said Etleva Kadilli, Director of UNICEF’s Supply Division. “We are thankful that Millie has had an opportunity to experience first-hand UNICEF’s supply operation, and what it takes for these supplies to reach children. We hope that her visit will help amplify attention and support to the needs of children and young people, especially those affected by crises.”

Brown was appointed UNICEF’s youngest ever Goodwill Ambassador in November 2018. On this visit to UNICEF’s global supply headquarters, she was accompanied by representatives from Italian apparel manufacturer and lifestyle brand, Moncler, as part of Moncler’s family #monclerfriends. In 2017, Moncler and UNICEF launched the “Warmly Moncler” for UNICEF project to provide winter kits for vulnerable children and families to keep them warm. The kits include items such as thermal blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, shoes and socks, fuel to heat homes and schools, and spaces where children can play. Between 2017 and 2018 more than 38,000 children and families, mainly living in Nepal and Mongolia – some of the coldest countries in the world where climatic and social conditions are the most challenging – benefited from this partnership.

This article originally appeared on Look To The Stars.
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“We definitely experienced food insecurity,” she tells PEOPLE. “We relied on food stamps, welfare. A lot of the time in the checkout line at the grocery store we had to put things back. As a mom now, I can’t help but remember that time, and think about families that struggle — it’s such a joy to feed your family and enjoy a meal together, and to not be secure enough to do that everyday is such a huge hardship.”

Now, Meester, 32, is doing something about it. The Single Parents actress, who’s long been a Feeding America ambassador, is teaming with the organization, plus Subway and Shamrock Farms, for National Milk Day on Friday, Jan. 11. For each Subway Fresh Fit for Kids meal purchased with a Shamrock Farms milk that day, the companies will donate $1 to Feeding America.

“It’s really amazing because $1 can provide up to 10 meals through Feeding America,” Meester says. “A lot of times we think of donating food as a substantial way of helping out, and it is, but $1 can provide so much more.”

On top of that, Meester says that milk is one of the top-requested items at food banks, “so it just goes to show that milk for your family for recipes, for children to drink, is so needed. It’s a great way to make sure your child is getting enough calories and vitamins, and fill up their little bellies.”

One belly Meester is focused on filling is that of her daughter Arlo, who at 3 doesn’t quite understand Mom’s volunteer work, but hopefully someday will. “Kids learn most by example, so for her to observe and witness, it’ll definitely make her aware,” Meester says. “I think that’s the best I can do. And I think that volunteering, particularly with Feeding America, is such a gratifying way of giving back, so it’d be wonderful to have that be a part of her life, if she wants to do it.”

Meester — who married fellow actor Adam Brody in 2014 — says her volunteer work is “so gratifying” because she gets to interact with people who “come from the same walks of life that I do,” she shares. “I get to be face-to-face with people, helping to serve meals in Downtown Los Angeles and really talk to people.”

 

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“What I love about volunteering with kids, especially, is that they’re so smart and fun,” she continues. “And that’s the beautiful thing about childhood — [instead of focusing on the hardships] they just like to play games. But it just goes to show that it can truly be anybody who is hungry — a coworker, a neighbor. Somebody who you may think is food secure, even with a paycheck or a partner, might not be, and that is absolutely the case for so many families.”

To help, visit a participating Subway restaurant on Friday, Jan. 11, and visit feedingamerica.org.

This article originally appeared on People.

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In the video, the actors give voice to the plight of lonely and neglected “backyard dogs” like those who are featured in the real-life footage recorded near PETA’s Norfolk, Virginia, headquarters, where the group’s fieldworkers serve as a 24/7 resource for animals in need by providing them with free shelter, straw bedding, food, water, veterinary care, and other necessities.

The video spot will air a total of 10 times over the next two weeks on local TV channels. It begins with a shot of a chained dog sitting alone in the snow as Hardy asks, “When you first got me, did you know that you were going to chain me up and leave me outside?” It goes on to show footage of other shivering, hungry, and sad dogs forced to live outside with no protection from the elements.

Every year, PETA — whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way” — receives thousands of complaints about people who leave dogs outside in the cold. Dogs and other animals can become dehydrated when water sources freeze and can suffer and die from frostbite and exposure. PETA advises anyone concerned about an animal’s welfare to alert local law-enforcement agencies or PETA’s first responders immediately. Last year, a dog froze to death in Detroit after being abandoned in a cage overnight, while another was found frozen to death in a crate in the middle of the road.

This article originally appeared on Look To The Stars.

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