Philanthropy Archives

8 Latinx Celebrity Chefs Who Give Back

Irina GonzalezFebruary 23, 2018October 29, 2020

by Irina GonzalezFebruary 23, 2018October 29, 202002990

When Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, chef José Andrés didn’t wait for anyone else to help — he jumped in right away and has, by today’s count, provided millions of meals to people who need aid. His work has been so outstanding...

Lifestyle

Dascha Polanco Fights for Incarcerated Women of Color—Inspiring Us All

Irina GonzalezDecember 7, 2017November 25, 2020

by Irina GonzalezDecember 7, 2017November 25, 202001814

Dascha Polanco plays incarcerated Latina character Dayanara Diaz on Netflix’s Orange is the New Black, so it’s no wonder that the Dominican-American actress is doing what she can to help incarcerated women of color. It is estimated that women currently...

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16 Gifts That Give Back This Holiday Season

Irina GonzalezNovember 15, 2017December 4, 2020

by Irina GonzalezNovember 15, 2017December 4, 202003055

I absolutely love starting off the holiday season as early as possible. If I find a great gift for someone well before December 1st, I just go ahead and buy it. I think this is because I truly embrace the...

News and Entertainment

8 Philanthropic Celebs Committed to Making the World a Better Place

Sonia RamirezJuly 28, 2017January 7, 2021

by Sonia RamirezJuly 28, 2017January 7, 202104629

Latina celebrity philanthropists are at the forefront of building better communities and helping those in need. An array of Latina celebrities are making their mark and laying the foundation for a better world through various causes they support and participate...

Lifestyle

Sabor del Valle Fundraiser Shines Spotlight on Latino Winemakers

HipLatinaJuly 13, 2017January 11, 2021

by HipLatinaJuly 13, 2017January 11, 202102668

The 8th Annual Sabor del Valle is a family-friendly fundraiser that celebrates local restaurateurs and award-winning Latino and boutique vintners. Started by San Jose-native Ray Castaneda, Sabor del Valle draws a diverse group of attendees from all around Silicon Valley...