Author: Olivia Hodges

SEATTLE — Cher is a singer and actress whose career began as a part of “Sonny and Cher” in the 1960s. Her musical career spans six decades and she is the only artist to have ever had number one singles in each of those six decades. Cher is also an acclaimed actress who won an Oscar for her role in the 1987 classic “Moonstruck.” Cher’s Global Impact In addition to being a talented performer, Cher is also an extremely outspoken advocate for an array of causes including women’s rights, LGBT equality and veterans rights. On top of her efforts for…

SEATTLE — Kristen Bell is an actress best known for her roles in television shows such as Veronica Mars and The Good Place as well as movies like Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Frozen. More important than her career, Kristen Bell is extremely outspoken on how important it is to give back to her community and the world: “When I see something unjust, I have to intervene – it’s hard for me to watch underdogs suffer.” Kristen Bell’s philanthropy covers many issues such as women’s rights, disaster relief and global poverty. She works closely with several amazing organizations that work on…

SEATTLE — Sophia Bush is an actress best known for her role as Brooke Davis on the popular television show One Tree Hill as well as movies such as John Tucker Must Die and The Hitcher. She is known not only for her talent but also for being an extremely outspoken philanthropist who dedicates a large amount of her time to helping charities that work to end global poverty. Sophia Bush’s dedication to helping those in need can be seen in the number of charities she partners with.   Sophia Bush’s Philanthropy Includes Work with Charity: Water An organization that has…

SEATTLE — Hugh Jackman is best known for playing Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise and has also received an Oscar nomination for his work in the screen adaptation of Les Miserables. The actor is also well known for his stage work, having earned a Tony Award for his performance in The Boy from Oz. Despite his wide-ranging success as an actor, Jackman spends a great deal of time helping various charities. Hugh Jackman’s philanthropic work includes partnerships with many different organizations. Jackman Supports Ongoing Relief Efforts in Developing Countries Aid Still Required (ASR) is an organization that continues to…

SEATTLE — In addition to being a Grammy and Tony-winning singer and actress, Bette Midler has dedicated herself to many philanthropic causes, supporting several humanitarian and human service organizations. Bette Midler’s philanthropy includes providing monetary support for several organizations that work to assist those living in extreme poverty. Some of the many nonprofits that Bette Midler has funded include Doctors Without Borders, Human Rights First and The Mirembe Project. Both of these programs focus on supporting human rights and empowerment in developing countries, and stress the importance of individuals making a difference and getting results by conducting several campaigns to…