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Veterans’ fundraiser draws Bruce Springsteen, Jerry Seinfeld, Questlove and Norah Jones
Read full article: Veterans’ fundraiser draws Bruce Springsteen, Jerry Seinfeld, Questlove and Norah JonesJerry Seinfeld, Bruce Springsteen, Jim Gaffigan, Norah Jones, Questlove and the ever-present Jon Stewart will stand up later this year at the annual Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser.
Houston comedians coming together to ‘Stand Up for Pets’
Read full article: Houston comedians coming together to ‘Stand Up for Pets’Emancipet, a 501c3 nonprofit veterinary clinic network, is dedicated to helping make veterinary care more affordable and accessible for all Houston pet families. They’ve teamed up with local comedians for a fun night of comedy that gives back.
Activists claim CPS is housing children in unlivable conditions; will fundraise to create more foster facilities
Read full article: Activists claim CPS is housing children in unlivable conditions; will fundraise to create more foster facilitiesRefrigerators without food, and filthy hotels. These are both conditions local activists say some children across the state are being subjected to while in custody of Child Protective Services. Now, those activists who say the CPS system is overwhelmed are taking matters into their own hands and are asking the public to help them in their mission.
Books Between Kids promotes literacy in underserved areas around Houston
Read full article: Books Between Kids promotes literacy in underserved areas around HoustonKPRC 2 and our Community partners at Energy Transfer and Houston Christian University are proud to feature Books Between Kids and the work they do to provide books to economically disadvantaged children in Houston.
Shop and eat to support ‘The Rose’ Breast Cancer Screening and Outreach
Read full article: Shop and eat to support ‘The Rose’ Breast Cancer Screening and OutreachKPRC 2 and our Community partners at Energy Transfer and Houston Christian University are spotlighting The Rose in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Veterans’ fundraiser draws Tracy Morgan, Josh Groban, John Mellencamp and Jon Stewart
Read full article: Veterans’ fundraiser draws Tracy Morgan, Josh Groban, John Mellencamp and Jon StewartJosh Groban, John Mellencamp, Tracy Morgan and the ever-present Jon Stewart will stand up at this year’s Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser.
Help support the Fort Bend Women’s Center’s ‘Girlfriends Giggle’ event next month
Read full article: Help support the Fort Bend Women’s Center’s ‘Girlfriends Giggle’ event next monthThis fundraiser will raise money that will go directly to their programs helping to guide survivors as they heal from their abuse.
Let’s go shopping for ‘The Rose!’
Read full article: Let’s go shopping for ‘The Rose!’Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. on Houston Life, it’s October and that means breast cancer and breast health awareness month. All this month, you can help raise funds for The Rose just by shopping at your favorite stores. Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. on KPRC 2, merchandise you can buy with proceeds benefiting The Rose.
‘Be like Bill’: Over $5,000 in scholarships raised, new dive team boat named in honor of fallen HPD Senior Officer William ‘Bill’ Jeffrey
Read full article: ‘Be like Bill’: Over $5,000 in scholarships raised, new dive team boat named in honor of fallen HPD Senior Officer William ‘Bill’ JeffreyOver $5,000 was raised Saturday during a fundraiser honoring the memory of fallen Houston Police Senior Officer William ‘Bill’ Jeffrey, who was killed last year while serving a warrant.
Pct. 4 hosts fundraiser for Deputy Daryl Garrett, victim of 2021 ambush, shooting at north Houston nightclub
Read full article: Pct. 4 hosts fundraiser for Deputy Daryl Garrett, victim of 2021 ambush, shooting at north Houston nightclubThe Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office is calling on the community to help support a deputy severely injured in a shooting last year.
Today, McDonald’s locations in Houston will donate 10% of lunch sales to Uvalde victims
Read full article: Today, McDonald’s locations in Houston will donate 10% of lunch sales to Uvalde victimsFrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, McDonald’s restaurants in Houston will donate 10% of lunch sales to two organizations raising money for victims of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Community selling barbecue plates to raise funds for family of Harris County Pct. 4 deputy severely injured in ambush attack
Read full article: Community selling barbecue plates to raise funds for family of Harris County Pct. 4 deputy severely injured in ambush attackA barbecue pit was fired up early Sunday morning filling the air on Cavalcade and Hirsch with the smells of good ole’ Texas barbecue for a fundraiser supporting Harris County Precinct 4 deputy Darryl Garrett.
Fundraiser underway for historic home that stood since 1865 in Freedmen’s Town. How to donate, support cause
Read full article: Fundraiser underway for historic home that stood since 1865 in Freedmen’s Town. How to donate, support causeA historic home in the Freedmen’s Town community is at risk of demolition.
Eric M. Suhl foundation bringing together families, friends, and awareness for 6th annual golf tournament
Read full article: Eric M. Suhl foundation bringing together families, friends, and awareness for 6th annual golf tournamentThe foundation was formed in memory of Eric Matthew Suhl, who passed away after a struggle with Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis.
Proud Texan Kacey Musgraves trolls Sen. Ted Cruz with ‘Cruzin’ for a Bruzin’ t-shirt fundraiser
Read full article: Proud Texan Kacey Musgraves trolls Sen. Ted Cruz with ‘Cruzin’ for a Bruzin’ t-shirt fundraiserKacey Musgraves performs at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on February 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)HOUSTON – Grammy-award-winning singer and songwriter from Golden, Texas launched a Ted Cruz-inspired t-shirt fundraiser, after the junior senator fleed the state during the winter storms last week. “Texas is cold, I can be cold,” Musgraves tweeted alongside a link to her merch store to buy the T-shirt. In a mini Twitter thread, the country musician shared urged Cruz to retweet the link to purchase the merch. It appears the t-shirts are sold out, as the option to purchase on the merch website is no longer available.
Veterans’ fundraiser to go virtual, with a prince and a Boss
Read full article: Veterans’ fundraiser to go virtual, with a prince and a BossThis combination photo shows Brad Paisley, from left, Bruce Springsteen and Sheryl Crow who will participate in this years Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser on Nov. 18. The fundraiser, which benefits injured veterans and their families, will also feature comedians including Nate Bargatze, Ronny Chieng, Tiffany Haddish, Iliza Shlesinger and Ray Romano. (AP Photo)NEW YORK – This year’s Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser is going virtual for the first time and The Boss will once again be there. Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Tiffany Haddish and Brad Paisley have all signed up to participate — as well as Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, for the first time. The fundraiser, which benefits injured veterans and their families, will also feature comedians and musicians including Nate Bargatze, Ronny Chieng, Mickey Guyton, Patti Scialfa, Iliza Shlesinger, Jeannie Gaffigan and Ray Romano.