One great vodka. One hot star. One deserving cause. Usher is teaming up with Belvedere vodka to become the face of their new campaign to promote a new special-edition “(Product)Red” bottle. Fifty percent of proceeds from sales of this bottle will be donated to provide HIV/AIDS therapy in several African countries. In the past, brands such as Gap, Apple, Motorola, and Converse have all participated in the cause marketing program. According to Advertising Age, The partnership kicks off tomorrow at a pre-Grammy [...]

As I get older and older, I continue to gain a greater appreciation for wine. But, I’m still scared to venture too far out of my wine comfort zone, lest I relive a horrible night from Sophomore year of college. Any ILLINI familiar with Wine Night at Clybourne’s? Anyways, I digress. The Tasting Room (1415 W. Randolph) is giving me a great reason to expand my wine knowledge with its’ tasting sessions for charity, “Flights [...]

Last weekend, Red Bull kicked off its Summer Skyline Series at Chicago’s NV Penthouse Lounge. The series combines staples of a day party (colorful cocktails, great music) with the amazingness of Chicago’s rooftop scene. What makes the Skyline Series even better is that each event raises funds for a different charitable organization! The Red Pump Project was last week’s recipient  and we had a blast! The weather was beautiful and we camped out in a [...]

Last week on Twitter, I talked about how I represented Haiti superhard in college. I’m not Haitian, but I was an aspiring French minor and wanted all of my classmates to know about the tiny country of freed slaves who had a beautiful culture and spoke French. I had a flag in my bedroom, and even tried to teach myself Kreyol. I never learned, but when I graduated, I had a greater sense of appreciation [...]

I love birthdays and I love when people commemorate their special day with some kind of charitable/kind act. So, you guys can imagine how excited I was to hear about DJ C-Lo’s “A Night of Fame” birthday bash and benefit being held TONIGHT (11/6) at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN. Not only is DJ C-Lo one of Nashville’s top DJs but he is now serving as a spokesperson for Soles 4 [...]

Kimpton Hotels is no stranger to my site as they are always doing something great to support one of many causes. During the month of November, you can enjoy “Cocktails for a Cure” at any Kimpton restaurant or lounge. When you purchase one of the amazing featured cocktails, Kimpton will donate $1 for each drink to one of their 2009 Red Ribbon Beneficiaries (listed below). AIDSCare (Chicago) AIDS Project Los Angeles (Los Angeles) AIDS Walk San Diego [...]

Tonight, I, along with hundreds of other young givers, will get together and Party 4 A Reason in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood. The event is part fundraiser and part one-year anniversary celebration for our good friends at Give Forward. Earlier this year (or last…LOL) I met Ethan, one half of the Give Forward founding duo, and was amazed at the amount of work, dedication, and committed that he, his partner, Desiree, and the GF team [...]

Hey, everyone! If you’re in Chicago, then I would love for you to join me, my Red Pump gals, and others at The Flat Iron (1535 N. Milwaukee) for Bar AIDS 2009! Bars across the city participate in this great event which raises money for AIDSCare, an organization that provides supportive housing and services for those living with AIDS here in Chicago. Last year, BarAIDS raised over $30,000 and we’re hoping to duplicate (and top) [...]

Tomorrow is one of those days in Chicago where there are a few after work events raising funds for charity! If you’re looking for someplace to unwind and grab a drink for a cause, consider one of these options! TweetNetworking (For A Cause) What: Master networker, Mark Carter, has created an off-shoot to his successful Networking for a Cause events. These tweetups will combine the power of social networking and philanthropy. Where: Catalyst Ranch (656 [...]

Remember my post on the Hello Stiletto Shoe Club? Well, Chicago ladies, get ready because there is an event next week that I think you’ll enjoy! On Wednesday, June 17th, Hello Stiletto is inviting you to come out and show off the shoes that you got for an absolute bargain! So, those $300 pumps that you miraculously purchased for $75? Yep, put them on and strut down Hello Stiletto’s pink carpet from 6:30-9p at Vertigo [...]