I just want to give a round of applause to Nicole Richie and Joel Madden for establishing the Richie-Madden Children’s Foundation which “is dedicated to bringing meaningful opportunities to children in all corners of the globe, while also striving to bring light and laughter into their lives through unique entertainment and special events.” The Foundation, supported through corporate philanthropy and other fundraising efforts, provides direct assistance to those in need, and its broader mission is to raise awareness of systemic issues such as health care, nutrition and education as they impact disadvantaged children and families in the U.S. and worldwide. It sounds promising, but is it really all that?  They gave a party on December 22 for 200 kids from the Beyond Shelter program in LA which helps combat homelessness and poverty.  Click here to see more photos from the event. Stride Rite shoes and teddy bears were given away and there was facepainting for the kids too.

Isn’t it nice to see people giving back to their community?  I was brought up to donate my time and or my money to causes that are important to me. When I lived in NYC, I volunteered with kids at a temporary housing shelter in East Harlem and I know that I got as much back as I gave to the kids that were there!  It is gratifying to know that you can help make someone’s day and possible life better and it costs you NOTHING but an hour or two of your time!!  Here’s the link to the foundations website, check it out and leave your comments below: