Madonna has pledged half a million dollars to the Italian city of Pacentro, the birthplace of her grandparents. The town was shaken up by a recent earthquake that left over 260 dead and many more injured.

Proposition 8 aims to take away gay couples' right to marry in the State of California, and Pitt says that's uncool. He's donated $100,000 to an organization that's dedicated to fighting the proposition, saying that people...

Sarah Silverman sings the classic Amazing Grace and calls it a Silverman classic. The comedian was part of a Comedy Central, "Night of Too Many Stars," a benefit for autism. Silverman is trying to get donations by singing...

In one of the most generous charitable offerings ever made to a hospital, some philanthropist dropped off 200 human kidneys around 3 AM and didn't look for any thanks for the kind deed! In fact, the do-gooder is looking to...

Lest you forget that the holiday season is really not all about gifts, and food, and gluttony, Joey and David offer this poignant appeal as an insistent reminder. For just 10 cents -- imagine that -- your gift can add light...

The Wikimedia Foundation has just posted this new video featuring a fundraising appeal from its founder, Jimmy Wales. English speakers may take Wikipedia for granted, but its vast knowledge base, and frequent errors, aren't...