Uptown Liz Blog
Friday, December 30, 2011
Students for a Cause: Texas A&M supports wildfire relief
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wilton School Kids Give Back to the Community
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Justin Bieber Gives Back through Christmas Album
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Monday, December 26, 2011
Halloween Festivities Give Back
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Friday, December 23, 2011
Ready, Set, Awareness! Danica Patrick Vs. Patty Loveless for COPD Awareness
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Celebrities for a Cause: Dirk Nowitzki helps sick children
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Bon Jovi Gives Back through Opening a Charitable New Jersey Restaurant
Written by Marketing Intern Victoria Hanson
Bon Jovi, famous American musician, decided to open a new type of restaurant. With one in six Americans going to bed hungry every night, Bon Jovi wanted to do something about it.
At first, he and his wife, Dorothea Bongiovi, volunteered at a food pantry near Saint Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church. However, the couple then decided to volunteer at the Lunch Break Program that feeds about 80 to 120 people daily.
When Dorothea and Bon Jovi decided to do something different, they transformed a former auto body shop into “Soul Kitchen,” a pay-what-you-can restaurant. Their restaurant serves quality food, while protecting the dignity of the diners.
With no prices on the menu, a person can decided how they want to pay for their food. A person can not only leave money in an envelope, as what they see fit, or what they can afford, but they can work for their meal. Diners can work with nearby charitable organizations, or they can work at the restaurant by bussing tables, doing dishes or working as a sous chef.
By allowing a person to exchange volunteer work for a meal, Bon Jovi and his wife not only help the community, but ensure volunteer work is reciprocated back. Although Bon Jovi opened the restaurant, he is still dedicated to helping others. A least once a week for the past few months, he works in the restaurant, showing the importance of everyone helping the community.
For more information about Uptown Liz, a company that contributes to multiple charitable causes, please visit http://www.uptownliz.com/Home.aspx.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Celebrities for a Cause: Cast of hit show ‘Mad Men’ give back to UCLA Rape Treatment Center
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Monday, December 19, 2011
Celebrities Give Back: Will & Jada Smith Fundraise for Charity Water
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Friday, December 16, 2011
ASU Student Athletes Learning to Give Back Together
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
Hollywood Stars Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month Through New Film “FIVE”
Written by Marketing Intern Alejandra Quinones
“Direct your power. YOU have the power to stop breast cancer” is the slogan of the new Lifetime Original film “Five”. Since 1994, Lifetime Television has been promoting awareness and activism around the issue of breast cancer. They have been dedicated to informing their viewers of the severity of breast cancer, and this year is no different. On October 10th, they presented the film “Five”, an anthology of five interrelated stories that depicts the effects breast cancer can have not only on the victim, but on everyone in their life as well.
The film has top tier talent both in front of and behind the camera. Jennifer Aniston, Patty Jenkins, Alicia Keys, Demi Moore and Penelope Spheeris each directed one of the films. The cast of the film has some acclaimed actors that include, Patricia Clarkson, Rosario Dawson and Jeanne Tripplehorn. The producers of the film include Aniston and Kristin Hahn, Marta Kauffman and Paula Wagner.
The films’ inception began when Susan G. Komen for the Cure approached producer Kristin Hahn with the idea of a story that mixes the tragedy of breast cancer with the humor of life. The idea is to inform how tragic this cancer is, and to inspire hope that we have the power to find a cure. From there, the production team gathered writers to brainstorm ideas and decided the story would be most effective it was split into segments. Lifetime found the film so appealing, they signed on to it as soon as possible.
The film has garnered positive reviews, all saying that though the subject matter is wrenching, the tone is not only an emotional uplift, but a reminder that everyone has the power to support finding a cure.
“Five” will be playing on Lifetime all through Breast Cancer Awareness month, but if you miss it, you can also be catch it online at mylifetime.com
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Celebrities Give Back: George Clooney and Ocean’s 11 cast members founded “Not On Our Watch”
Written by Marketing Intern Candace Nixon
George Clooney is best known for his charming character in movies rather than his commitment to a number of charitable causes. Clooney’s most personal charity work might be Not On Our Watch, which he founded with his Ocean’s 11 co-stars Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, and Brad Pitt, as well as producers Jerry Weintraub and David Pressman.
Their mission is to stop mass atrocities and give a voice to their victims. This charity has raised millions to generate lifesaving humanitarian assistance and protection for the vulnerable, marginalized and displaced. Clooney has been remarkably hands-on with this charity, traveling all the way to Africa to personally visit with the victims of rape, abuse, and torture.
Clooney is involved in many other charities as well, including; ONE Campaign, serving on the Board of Trustees for the United Way, ENOUGH Project, Whatever It Takes, and has even donated a significant amount to the Actors Fund which helped those struggling during the writers’ strike.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Tennis Champs Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Vera Zvonareva and Novak Djokovic Give Back
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Matt Damon Gives Back through Charity Water Bottle
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Friday, December 9, 2011
Malaga Bank and Sweepstakes Winner Give Back
Written by Marketing Intern Candace Nixon
In Torrance, California, Mr. Melvyn Frumes was just named the winner of the Malaga Bank $5K Sweepstakes. The bank-sponsored sweepstakes ran from July 1 through September 30, 2011. The goal of the sweepstakes came in two parts. The first was to give back to an individual client, and the second was to give back to the community. What was rare about this give-away was that half of the money given to the winner was donated to the charity of his choice.
Frumes selected Pediatric Therapy Network (PTN), a Torrance-based organization founded in 1996 by a handful of therapists, parents and volunteers. They envisioned an organization that would provide the community with quality therapy, research and education to foster the best possible outcomes for children with special needs. With only 5,000 square feet of space to provide treatment, the dedicated group of therapists used equipment and materials donated or purchased at yard sales. PTN provides over 100,000 hours of therapy each year, their goal being to meet all growing needs of the many children across Southern California.
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Stephen Sondheim Gives Back for the Friends in Deed Charity Treasure Hunt
Composer Stephen Sondheim lent his talents by creating clues for the Friends in Deed charity treasure hunt, Monday October 3, 2011 at the American Museum of Natural History. Friends in Deed, a non-profit crisis center for life-threatening illness, wanted to celebrate their 20th anniversary in a unique way sending guests through the Primitive Mammals room, the Ornithischian Dinosaurs room and the Saurischain Dinosaurs room, answering clues and hoping to be the first to find the ultimate treasure.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Uptown Liz is Spreading the Gift of Giving through Facebook!
Uptown Liz is offering a “charitable” way to give back during the holidays. It’s a contest that will be held on Facebook for all our lucky followers.
Spread the gift of giving with Uptown Liz!
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