Savvy Soliciting Signage – 10 Hilarious Signs of Homeless Cleverly Competing for Coin (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) With the recession in full swing, homeless people have to compete harder than ever for the donations of cash-strapped passersby. As such, the signage they use to solicit cash from people are becoming ever…

Studying in the Buff – Oxford Calendar Shows Students With Strategically Placed Books (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) A group of Oxford undergraduate students posed for an upcoming calendar to raise money for developing countries. While the students were photographed doing the usual Oxford activities (studying, drinking,…

Drag Queens For Charity – UNICEF Tap Project Uses Female Impersonators (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) In addition to their cheeky ‘Keep it clean’ ads, the Unicef Tap Project has released ads encouraging everyday people to participate in the project.

The tagline “You don’t have to be a celebrity to make…

Charity 2.0: Katy Perry’s Boobs, Elton John’s Ice Cream – Philanthropy Innovation (THTV)

(TrendHunter.com) Elton John ice cream, Katy Perry’s boobs and virtual Christmas kettles: today we hunt Philanthropic Gifting.

10. Not a fan of hanging tinsel? Let Eva Longoria and Tony Parker do it! Julianna Moore, Brooke…

Lifeguard Fashion for Awareness – Katharine Hamnett ‘Save The Sea’ Tee (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Well known for her political t-shirts and ethical business philosophy, British fashion designer Katharine Hamnett has turned to the iconic TV show Baywatch for inspiration in her retro “save the sea” charity…

Islamic Red Carpet Fashion – World’s Most Expensive Abaya Costs $350,000 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Abaya, a traditional Islamic outfit for females, gets the “world’s most expesnive” treatment on the hands of British designer Bruce Oldfield, a favorite of the late Princess Diana.

“This is the…

Launch Auctions – Angelina Jolie’s Leather Jacket Used to Launch Movie (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Instead of auctioning memorabilia post movie-launch, Angelina Jolie’s leather jacket from ‘Wanted’ is being auctioned now. The obvious goal of this charity auction is to promote the movie.

Everyone wants…

Top 30 Charity Trends in 2008 H1

(TrendHunter.com) There’s nothing more exciting than seeing brilliant innovation in the charity world.

That’s why we’re so excited to reveal this killer gallery of the top 30 charity trends and innovations.

Top…

Viral Spoof Creating Change – Unilever Reacts to ‘Dove Onslaught(er)’ (by Greeenpeace) (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Long ago, Trend Hunter brought you the Dove Evolution ad, which features a normal women transformed into a billboard model. The commercial is striking because you can observe how much change takes place.…

Pandas for Tragedy Relief – YOKA SC for China Earthquake (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) adFunture collaborated with eight global brands to create a special edition YOKA, a vinyl panda figure, to help raise money in support of the victims of China’s recent earthquake.

The participating …

Firing Bald Employees – Woman Shaves Head for Cancer, Loses Job

(TrendHunter.com) A Canadian woman lost her job as a waitress at Nathaniel’s restaurant because she shaved her head to help raise $2,700 for a local cancer research fundraiser! What shortsighted and intolerant manageme…

Retired Primate Sanctuaries – Chimp Haven Charity

(TrendHunter.com) Chimpanzees are our closest living animal relations and deserve to be treated well when they have outlived their usefulness to us in medical research, when they grow too old to be in the entertainment…

Blood Donations for Gas Money

(TrendHunter.com) As gas prices soar, people are changing their driving habits to save a few bucks. At least one woman, Jessica Busby, is changing another habit – her blood donation frequency. To afford gas, she is rid…

Throwing Money From Planes – Tung Desem Waringin’s Publicity Stunt (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Instead of investing thousands of dollars in marketing campaigns, motivational speaker Tung Desem Waringin will throw 100 million rupiah ($10,740) out of a plane to promote his new book.

To put into…

Hosting Your Own Funeral – Lululemon Founder Travels in Coffin

(TrendHunter.com) Lululemon founder Chip Wilson will join with the city of Vancouver to celebrate the fact he is not dead yet by hosting his own funeral party, the Chip’s Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile.

The head of the i…

Lawnmower Racing – Grasscar Mower Sports for Rednecks

(TrendHunter.com) Grasscar Mower Sports, the rural counterpart of NASCAR Auto Racing, is a non-profit organization based in New York State.

Through racing their lawnmowers in various tracks, these “Rednecks Racing…

Charity Galas for AIDS – Life Ball 2008 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) From former US president Bill Clinton, actresses Sharon Stone and “Sex and the City” siren Kim Cattrall to Supermodel Linda Evangelista and hundreds of scantly clad models and attendees: only the 16th annual Life Ball, which was held in front of Vienna’s city hall, could draw such a diverse audience…

Inmate Charities – Puppies Behind Bars (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Puppies Behind Bars (PBB) is one of the most innovative programs I have ever come across. Prison inmates actually help train guide dogs for the disabled and to work as explosive detectors for law enforcement. The puppies are raised by the inmates in their cells for several months. They also attend c…

Organizing Group Action Online – The Point (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) If you want to take action for a cause, but you can’t do it alone, take a look at The Point, a platform for group action. Making a difference as a group is much more possible than for an individual, so the site creates unique campaigns for which users pledge to take action once it reaches the tippin…

Free Hair Cuts For The Poor – 4,000 Barbers Clean Up Indian Children

(TrendHunter.com) While it’s hard for most of us to image, not everyone can afford to have their hair washed and trimmed, and that includes children. In eastern India, a new initiative is seeing around 4,000 barbers volunteer their services to school-aged children who could otherwise not afford a hair cut.

They’ll b…