Variety’s Power of Youth - Encouraging the next generation of entertainers to support philanthropic and humanitarian causes and use their positions in popular culture to inspire their fans to do the same.
Since its launch in 2007, the initiative has generated more than $800,000 for charity thanks to the involvement of young stars such as The Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez. This year, we are thrilled to have LA’s BEST and Starlight Children’s Foundation as our beneficiaries.
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When a child or teenager has a serious medical condition, everyone in the family is affected. For 25 years, Starlight Children’s Foundation™ has been dedicated to helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities. Starlight’s programs have been proven to distract children from their pain, help them better understand and manage their illnesses, and connect families facing similar challenges so that no one feels alone. Through a network of offices, Starlight provides ongoing support to children, parents and siblings in all U.S. states and Canadian provinces with an array of outpatient, hospital-based and Web offerings. Programs are also delivered internationally through affiliates in Australia, Japan and the United Kingdom. To learn more visit www.starlight.org. |
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Better Educated Students for Tomorrow - is a nationally recognized after school education, enrichment and recreation program serving more than 28,000 children with the greatest needs and fewest resources throughout the City of Los Angeles. LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program provides a safe haven for children ages 5 to 12 at 180 elementary school sites each day during the critical hours after school - at no cost to parents. Established in 1988, LA's BEST is a partnership including the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Unified School District and the private sector. For more information, please visit www.lasbest.org.
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