Celebrity Charities

See how Hollywood gives back through their foundations.

Charlie Mack - Terry and Rebecca Crews traveled to Philadelphia for Charlie Mack?s ?Party 4 Peace? Celebrity Weekend. Mack, a Philly icon, holds the annual event in order to raise money to benefit anti-violence organizations. (Photo: Scott Weiner/Retna Ltd.)

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Charlie Mack - Terry and Rebecca Crews traveled to Philadelphia for Charlie Mack’s “Party 4 Peace” Celebrity Weekend. Mack, a Philly icon, holds the annual event in order to raise money to benefit anti-violence organizations. (Photo: Scott Weiner/Retna Ltd.)

Kanye West - Founded by the late Dr. Donda West, the Kanye West Foundation works to tackle the severe dropout problems in schools across the United States by partnering with community organizations to provide youth access to music production programs.(Photo: Owen Beiny/WENN.com)

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Kanye West - Founded by the late Dr. Donda West, the Kanye West Foundation works to tackle the severe dropout problems in schools across the United States by partnering with community organizations to provide youth access to music production programs.(Photo: Owen Beiny/WENN.com)

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith - Hollywood A-listers Will and Jada Smith started the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation, which focuses on inner-city youth and family support. (Photo: PictureGroup.com)

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Will and Jada Pinkett Smith - Hollywood A-listers Will and Jada Smith started the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation, which focuses on inner-city youth and family support. (Photo: PictureGroup.com)

Wyclef Jean - Though Haiti is in his blood, New Jersey is on Wyclef's driver's license. The recording artist-turned-activist moved to the Garden State at the age of nine, and in high school was introduced to Lauryn Hill by his cousin Pras. Wyclef ultimately returned to Jersey to make his nest in the posh Saddle River area of the state.(Photo: Ben Rose/PictureGroup)

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Wyclef Jean - In 2005 Wyclef Jean—along with Jerry Duplessis and Hugh Locke—founded Yéle Haiti, a grassroots, charitable organization focused on emergency relief, employment, youth development and education. (Photo: Ben Rose/PictureGroup)

Tiger Woods - Tiger Woods formed the Tiger Woods Foundation with his late father, Earl, in order to support community-based programs for children across America. (Photo: Larry Marano/Retna Ltd.)

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Tiger Woods - Tiger Woods formed the Tiger Woods Foundation with his late father, Earl, in order to support community-based programs for children across America. (Photo: Larry Marano/Retna Ltd.)

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Oprah Winfrey - Talk show host Oprah Winfrey launched Oprah?s Angel Network in 1997 after she invited viewers to join her in using their lives to improve the lives of others. Fourteen years later, Oprah?s Angel Network has awarded funds to organizations throughout the United States and in over 30 countries. (Photo: T. Arroyo/JPegFoto/PictureGroup)

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Oprah Winfrey - Talk show host Oprah Winfrey launched Oprah’s Angel Network in 1997 after she invited viewers to join her in using their lives to improve the lives of others. Fourteen years later, Oprah’s Angel Network has awarded funds to organizations throughout the United States and in over 30 countries. (Photo: T. Arroyo/JPegFoto/PictureGroup)

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Ludacris - Rapper Ludacris started the Ludacris Foundation in hopes of inspiring the youth through education and uplifting families, community and fostering economic development.(Photo: Ben Rose/PictureGroup)

Holly Robinson Peete: September 18 - The actress celebrates her 47th birthday. (Photo: Alexandra Buxbaum / Retna Ltd)

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Holly Robinson Peete - The Holly Rod Foundation was founded by actress Holly Robinson Peete in 1997 and is designed to provide care for those living with autism and Parkinson’s disease. Peete’s eldest son, RJ, was diagnosed with autism and her father, Matthew, suffered from Parkinson’s disease. (Photo: Alexandra Buxbaum/Retna Ltd.)

Bill Cosby - In the early '70s, the Cos took it upon himself to record a PSA-type album titled Bill Cosby Talks to Kids About Drugs.  (Photo: Ben Hider/PictureGroup)

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Bill Cosby - Bill and Camille Cosby formed the Hello Friend/Ennis William Cosby Foundation in 1997 after the tragic death of their son. Named in his honor, the foundation is dedicated to the vision that no one with learning differences should be denied the lifelong joy and fulfillment of learning. (Photo by Ben Hider/PictureGroup)

Rihanna - In 2006 singer Rihanna created the Believe Foundation, which provides youth with educational, financial, social and medical support whenever and wherever they are needed. (Photo: Fafotos/Elevation/PictureGroup)

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Rihanna - In 2006 singer Rihanna created the Believe Foundation, which provides youth with educational, financial, social and medical support whenever and wherever they are needed. (Photo: Fafotos/Elevation/PictureGroup)

Earvin "Magic" Johnson - NBA legend Earvin ?Magic? Johnson founded the Magic Johnson Foundation in 1991. The organization develops programs and supports community-based groups that address the educational, health and social needs of urban America. (Photo: Dennis Van Tine/Retna Ltd.)

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Earvin "Magic" Johnson - NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson founded the Magic Johnson Foundation in 1991. The organization develops programs and supports community-based groups that address the educational, health and social needs of urban America. (Photo: Dennis Van Tine/Retna Ltd.)