Jezebel: Charity

How to Support Breast Cancer Research Without Supporting Komen

Erin Gloria Ryan — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:20:00 EST

Susan G. Komen for the Cure has become a bloated Cancer Awareness McDonald's that offers more swag and socialization opportunities than cure. But just because Komen's managed to portray breast cancer as a feathery pink celebration of sisterhood and not a disease best fought with patient empowerment and scientific understanding doesn't mean that every breast cancer charity is in the same boat. Here's how you can help support the search for the cause and a cure without giving money to Komen. More »

Nancy Brinker's Lavish Spending, Off-Putting Brittleness Puts Komen's Future in Jeopardy

Erin Gloria Ryan — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:40:00 EST

In the last three weeks, the reputation of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has been threatened by a scandal that has uncovered some uncomfortable truths about the behind the scenes in the world of Professional Breast Cancer Awareness. Although the organization has given the media the "move along, nothing to see here" speech, it appears that Komen CEO Nancy Brinker's lavish spending is worthy of scrutiny. Plus, apparently she's really weird to work for. More »

Exercise Video Behemoth Considering Pulling Support from Komen

Erin Gloria Ryan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:30:00 EST

The Race Away from Susan G. Komen for the Cure began last week when the charity defunded Planned Parenthood, and it looks like it's not ending any time soon. The latest entity to distance itself from the embattled breast cancer charity/marketing machine? Anchor Bay Entertainment, a producer of exercise videos and corporate sponsor of Komen. More »

Top Komen Official Threatens to Resign Over Charity's Pandering, Lying

Erin Gloria Ryan — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:40:00 EST

A member of Susan G. Komen For The Cure's Medical Advisory Board has threatened to resign unless the charity reverses its decision to pull funding from Planned Parenthood. Looks Like we've got ourselves a Category 5 shitstorm in the forecast. More »

Mayor Bloomberg to Donate $250K to Planned Parenthood Because of Komen Jackassery

Erin Gloria Ryan — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:15:00 EST

Irritated by Susan G. Komen For The Cure's anti-choice pandering and anti-truth lying, New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced that he stands with Planned Parenthood— by donating $250,000 to the organization. If my tally's correct, that means that since the Komen announcement and with Bloomberg's donation, they've already raised more money than was given by Komen in the first place. More »

Man Hacked in the Face Defending an Orphanage Justifiably Rewarded

Erin Gloria Ryan — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:00:00 EST

A few days ago, a Kenyan man named Omari was released from the hospital after recovering from injuries sustained while defending an orphanage from a band of roving thugs— by himself. They slashed him in the face with a machete, leaving him with a large wound that required stitches. After the incident, a founder of the Longonot Education Initiative appealed to community members of Reddit, asking for $2,000 so the orphanage could build a wall to protect them. A modest request for a worthy cause. So, how much did they raise for Omari and the orphanage? More »

Guess Which Celebrity Keeps 90% of the Proceeds From Her 'Charity' Auctions

Erin Gloria Ryan — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST

Boy oh boy do celebrities ever love talking about auctioning things off for charity. They want you to remember that they're such sweet, kind Disney Princesses that it's hard to see their faces, what with all the birds flying around their heads braiding their hair and basking in their goodness. But did you know that some celebrities' "charity" auctions are actually actually just sales that end up supporting celebrities' images and pocketbooks much more than they end up supporting the charities themselves? Who's actually giving it away? Who's pocketing the cash? Let's find out! More »

The Truly Charitable Gift Guide

Erin Gloria Ryan — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:20:00 EST

We've reached the chewy peppermint center of the holiday season, and you still haven't gotten gifts for those last few people on your list. Don't worry! The solution might be as easy as sending a donation in their name to a kickass charity, and we've got your guide on how to do it. More »

Justin Bieber Pays It Forward, Holiday-Style

Cassie Murdoch — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:50:00 EST

In this photo released by Warner Bros, performer Justin Bieber poses with Principal Sherrie Gahn of Whitney Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nev. on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011. Justin presented a check for $100,000 to Principal Sherrie Gahn of Whitney Elementary School and performed a holiday concert for the students. This segment will air on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Wednesday, Jan. 4. (AP Photo/Warner Bros., Michael Rozman) More »

These Stories of Anonymous Shoppers Paying off People's Layaway Toys Will Make You Cry Your Face Off

Erin Gloria Ryan — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:45:00 EST

In this big bah-humbug world of ours, it's hard to find a story that defies cynicism. But these tales of anonymous "guardian angel" shoppers who have been paying off the KMart layaway balances for poor families trying to buy Christmas presents for their kids is one of those bawl-inducing items that will make even the smallest of hearts grow three sizes. Hope you've been properly stretching and lubricating your tear ducts, because these are doozies. More »

Rich Ladies Give Away Shitloads Of Cash In Elaborate & Complicated Manner

Erin Gloria Ryan — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:00:00 EST

Charities better start sucking up to ladies. New research has found that wealthy American women control their households' philanthropic efforts almost exclusively, and that they decide to which cause their money should go based on research, analysis, and a smidgen of ladyfeelings. More »

Even Adele's Tour Rider Is A Tear-Jerker

Erin Gloria Ryan — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:30:00 EST

A copy of temporarily sidelined songstress Adele's tour rider is making the rounds, and from it, it seems as though she's a woman of excellent backstage taste— small plates of individually wrapped sandwiches, high quality beer, bite sized chocolate bars, and cash donations to a charity that helps people cope with the loss of a baby. Sweet lovesick Christ on an old fashioned microphone, is there any way in which this woman isn't likable? More »

PayPal Grinches Shut Down A Toy Drive For Needy Kids [Updated]

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:15:00 EST

The internet isn't always the kindest place, but this year Regretsy.com tried to use its powers for good rather than evil by donating money to buy Christmas presents for the children of readers who are going through hard times. The campaign was so successful that Regretsy determined it would be able to send the parents a little money too, in the hope that it would "help them make their holiday dinners more special, or maybe pay a pressing bill." Luckily, PayPal caught on to this dastardly plot just in the nick of time. Now it's making the site refund hundreds of donations — all because she unwittingly used the wrong button to collect the money. More »

Companies Less Evil When Women Occupy Board Rooms

Erin Gloria Ryan — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:00:00 EST

Even though we're all boy crazy and have subpar upper body strength, new data suggests that companies are better citizens when there are more women in the board rooms. Now, if only our periods didn't make us all so crazy! More »

Salvation Army Santas Will Gladly Accept Your Credit Cards This Holiday Season

Whitney Jefferson — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:00:00 EST

The Times reports that for the first time ever, the Salvation Army bell-ringers that stand outside of your local mall each year will be accepting more than just loose change — they'll swipe your credit card right on the spot. As the number of people who actually carry cash on them shrinks each year, the Salvation has realized we are living in a digital world and will arm their ringers at 10 locations with Square, a device that connects to an iPhone or Android phone and processes credit cards immediately: More »

The Breast Cancer Charity Scam

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:30:00 EDT

There are few causes that are more widely supported than the effort to end breast cancer, yet somehow making sure your money actually goes to supporting research and helping people affected by the disease has become exeedingly difficult. You're probably aware that companies pushing products festooned with pink ribbons are often giving almost nothing to breast cancer charities. However, it isn't just the pink yogurt lids and Snuggies for the cure that you need to watch out for. The world of breast cancer fundraising is riddled with despicable people looking to make money off of your good intentions. More »

Lady Gaga Sued For Scamming Her Own Charity

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:00:00 EDT

&utmLady Gaga is being sued for $5 million, with the lawsuit alleging that she deliberately raised the cost of shipping and handling for her We Pray For Japan bracelets so that she could earn a profit. Did she scam her own charity? The dude suing is with Michigan-based 1-800-LAW-FIRM, which is, uh, interesting, and it seems that he is not a Gaga fan. Quoth he: "I'm suing Lady Gaga simply to hold her accountable for giving the money that she was raising for charity to the cause that she was trying to raise it for." [Radar, Showbiz Spy] More »

Here Is A Drawing Of She-Ra By Marc Jacobs

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:00:00 EDT

Because, why not? This drawing, along with scads of other He-Man and She-Ra-themed artwork, will be auctioned off tomorrow to benefit a homeless center for LGBT youth. (Our pal over at that site we like to call the Manly Jezebel, Brian Moylan, is one of the organizers.) More »

FBI Gets Involved In Madonna's Charity Drama

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EDT

A week after Madonna's charity, Raising Malawi, began falling apart, another of her nonprofits, Success For Kids, is being investigated by the FBI. Madonna is the chair of the organization, which describes itself as "the largest international social emotional learning organization in the world," with offices in eight countries, including Malawi. The FBI is probing the charity for "several irregularities and suspicious activity." [The Daily, Monsters & Critics, Daily Mail] More »

How We Can Help Japan

Anna North — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EDT

As the situation in Japan grows more dire, there's a lot of argument about how — and even if — Americans should donate to the disaster-ravaged country. Below, we break down some of the advice. More »

A Convenient List of Lady-Friendly Charities

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:50:00 EST

Are you generous? Rich? Both?! Boy, do I have something to show you! More »

Anonymous Donor Gives $40K To Food Bank

Margaret Hartmann — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:03:00 EST

Here's something to restore your faith in humanity: The Emergency Foodshelf Network, which supplies more than 230 food pantries in Minnesota, recently received a plain white envelope containing a check for $40,000, enough to purchase 37,600 meals. More »

Woman Donates Wedding Banquet From Canceled Wedding To The Hungry

Irin Carmon — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:30:00 EST

A Colorado's woman's wedding was called off at the last minute, so the banquet was turned into a dinner for people in need. Hollywood bridal movie spinners, take note. More »

Celebs Will Shut The Hell Up For Charity

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:33:00 EST

Wednesday is World AIDS Day, and stars like Kim Kardashian will "sacrifice" their digital lives for charity. Sacrifice! More »

Lingerie Ad Features Princess Diana Playing Cello In Her Underwear

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:35:00 EDT

Here is an ad for a Chinese lingerie brand in which the late Princess Di appears to play a cello in her skivvies. Makes quite a change from the commemorative teaspoons and Franklin Mint kitsch her estate has previously tolerated! More »

J.K. Rowling Donates $15.4 Million For MS Research

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:47:39 EDT

J.K. Rowling has given the University of Edinburgh $15.4 million to establish a center to research multiple sclerosis and other degenerative neurological conditions, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Rowling's mother died from complications related to MS in 1990. More »

7-Year-Old Girl Cycles 600 Miles For Charity

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:25:00 EDT

This summer 7-year-old British girl Skye Parnell covered 610 miles on a three-week cycling trip from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh and back. Parnell traveled with her parents and grandparents, raising $775 for a charity that benefits children with leukemia. More »

My Mom Reviews Eat Pray Love: "A Waste Of Time"

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:05:00 EDT

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Saturday morning, my mom went to see Eat Pray Love. Her review? "I thought it was horrible." What follows is a total evisceration, in her own words. More »

Naked Roller Coaster Ride Is A Breeze

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:55:00 EDT

[Volunteers raised £22000 on a Naked Rollercoaster World Record attempt, baring all for Bosom Pals Appeal, a Breast Cancer Charity. Adventure Island, Essex, UK, August 8. Image via Splash.]

The Pros & Cons Of Wyclef's Bid For Haitian Presidency

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:18:00 EDT

Last night on CNN, Wyclef Jean announced that he is running to become the next president of Haiti. When asked what his qualifications are, Wycelf said: More »

Three Fun Facts About The Super-Rich

Anna North — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:32:00 EDT

Rich people have been in the news a lot this week (like every other week). And we've learned some new things about them. For instance, they are mean. Also, the lady-rich crave a personal touch. More »

Model Behavior

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:25:00 EDT

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Taylor Momsen: It's "Awesome" That Celebs Are Donating To Haiti, But...

Margaret Hartmann — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:45:00 EST

"Um, right now I'm trying to just finish my record and getting through the last season of Gossip Girl for right now. So not so much thinking about that." [OK!] More »

White (Wo)Man's Burden: Madonna, Malawi, & Celebrity Activism

LatoyaPeterson — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EDT

On Monday, Madonna broke ground on a new school project in Malawi; today, she takes to the Huffington Post to ask for donations. Her megawatt star power helped engage media attention - but are high profile celebrities actually hurting progress? More »

Don't Give Your Money To A Stripper...

Sadie Stein — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:20:00 EDT

Give It To Charity! Although, the point of this German ad for the children-aiding Heart's Desire Association seems to be that they end up in the same place anyway, right? More »

Reminder: Support Education Through Donors Choose

Katy Kelleher — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:40:00 EDT

As we mentioned earlier this week, Gawker Media is participating in a month-long giving challenge through Donors Choose.org. Jezebel is sponsoring four projects (1, 2, 3, and 4), all of which benefit young girls and all could use more help. More »

"It's Not Like I Walk Down The Street Saying, 'I'm The Bra Man.'"

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:20:00 EDT

After donating bras he collected for an art project, Oz du Soleil of Chicago discovered they're one of the least donated but most needed items for low-income women. Now he's donated thousands of bras through his Support1000 project. [True/Slant, Support1000] More »

Head Of The Class: Help Gawker Help Young Girls

Katy Kelleher — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:40:00 EDT

This October, Gawker Media is participating in a charitable challenge with the amazing website Donors Choose.org. And we are asking you, our readers, to help us out. More »

Beauty Queen Shaves Her Head For Charity

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:20:00 EDT

A year ago, Miss Virginia crown-holder Tara Wheeler promised to shave her head for charity. Pageant officials consented—if she could raise $500,000. Although Wheeler didn't end up raising the entire sum, she went bald anyway. More »

Is It Weird To Use High Heels For Charity Events?

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:40:00 EDT

Some women think high heels are empowering. Some women think high heels are damaging, sexualized, oppressive tools of the patriarchy. What happens when you use high heels as activism? More »