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“When I leave this world, I’ll leave no regrets. Leave something to remember, so they won’t forget.”

Words sung by the daringly fabulous and talented Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter AKA, Beyoncé, AKA Bey. It feels like every other day Beyoncé is in the news for doing something BIG – releasing a secret album, coming up with funky fresh dance moves, sharing a spankin’ new photo of her dreamy vacations and yet what’s even more fascinating is her endlessly giving selflessness.

For every ticket sold on her On the Road Tour, $1 is donated to the Shawn Carter Foundation to support individuals financing their educational dreams. After the Hurricane Katrina aftermath, Beyoncé collaborated with the building of Temenos Place Aparements in Houston and has secretly donated over $7M throughout the years to eliminate homelessness in the area.

And if that wasn’t enough, Beyoncé, named the World’s Most Powerful Celebrity in 2014 by Forbes, continues to boldly grow her philanthropic footprint through #BeyGood. The platform serves as her golden road of positive change in the world with a variety of philanthropic opportunities ANYONE can get involved in. Just this last summer #BeyGOOD and the STATE GIVEBACKPACK Program gave away thousands of new backpacks filled with school supplies to kids in underprivileged communities.

There’s a long list of altruistic examples of what this mega superstar has done both in the spotlight and out. Let your giving star shine beside Beyonce's by getting involved, doing some good (no matter how big or small) through #BeyGOOD. Hey, you never know if she’ll make a special appearance for something charitable in your neighborhood. She’s kinda amazing like that.

Executive producer, Latina activist and star Eva Longoria makes a memorable splash wherever she goes. My favorite ‘Desperate’ housewife is always on the run with her infectious smile and warm heart while supporting friends like Serena Williams at the US Open, snapping photos of time spent with her adoring family, and gracing the late night shows as she promotes her television comedy-drama series, Devious Maids.

And somehow in the midst of her ‘on-the-go’ schedule she still has time to show her commitment to her favorite group of people – children. There’s the Eva Longoria Fund (ELF) that she established in 2002 to assist charities related to children and the Latino community. Eva’s Heroes, a San Antonio-based charity she co-founded to foster the lives of teens and young adults who are developmentally challenged. And then there’s her latest involvement with the #30ForHope campaign with a goal to raise $30,000 in 30 days to benefit kids with cancer and their families.

Not even political audiences can hide from this persistent advocator who has a Masters in Political Science and Chicano Studies. Eva most recently proclaimed her support for Bobby Shriver for LA County Supervisor stating, “He will fight for children and low-income communities and will improve the lives of Latinos throughout the county.”

Whether you ever doubted the talent of this Young and the Restless star, there’s one thing you can’t ignore – Eva’s bleeding heart and passion that fuels her philanthropic nature. She’s a recipient of several awards granted for her charitable giving, including but most definitely not limited to awards from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, the National Hispania Leadership Institute, The National Civil Rights Museum, Variety, the Hollywood Reporter, and the Mayor of Los Angeles.

Fast & Furious Beloved Giver, Paul Walker

"When you put good will out there it's amazing what can be accomplished." - Paul Walker, Reach Out WorldWide Founder

If you google Paul Walker you’ll find endless links to Fast & Furious updates, beach-bod photos and endless biographies that give you only a glimpse of a man described as selfless, humble, and loyal.

The most gracious and admirable side of this beloved man was best seen in his effort as founder of Reach Out Worldwide (ROWW) to assist worldly disasters.

ROWW is a network of professionals with first responder skill-sets who augment local expertise when natural disasters strike in order to accelerate relief efforts.

There are numerous inspiring stories of Paul’s selflessness and the tragedy of his passing makes me even more inclined and inspired to share this humanitarian side. Watch the short video (ABOVE) for a snapshot of all the good Paul started on his ROWW journey.

Be inspired to join their team or PLEASE spread the word so that others who can provide their skill-set can take part in this noble mission.

There are many, many women AND men envious of Jenna Dewan Tatum’s talent, beauty and shared life with hubby Channing Tatum (I mean, who isn’t?!). Earlier this year she added another reason for the world to be green with envy – her charitable heart.  Jenna has been linked to organizations that protect the environment and wildlife but recently she collaborated with Birchbox to create her On the Go pouch to benefit Baby Buggy.

An organization founded in 2001 by Jessica Seinfeld, Baby Buggy is focused on providing families in need with essential gear, clothing, products and services for children 0 through 12 with the goal of improving their safety, health and well-being. Their motto is “Love. Recycled.” as they accept fairly new, slightly used donations like cribs, strollers and furniture.

As a protective and devoted mother herself Jenna understands how much a child really needs the essentials. For $22 a new mom can get her On the Go pouch while helping other moms. Baby Buggy has donated over 6 million items thus far and in 2013 served an average of 5,500 children each month.

For more Baby Buggy details, volunteer opps and events, click here.

To purchase Jenna’s On the Go pouch, click here.

If you’re looking for a reason to give, look no further than Shane’s Inspiration, a nonprofit that created the largest and first Universally Accessible Playground in the Western US at Griffith Park, Los Angeles. The Williams family developed the organization after losing their son Shane Alexander to Spinal Muscular Atrophy only a few weeks after his birth. Their vision is to foster a world that is accessible to children with disabilities, focusing on inclusive playgrounds nationwide.  

One of their largest supporters is the young, talented and recently-coronated Disney princess, Elle Fanning. Seems like this 16-year-old has more in common with her selfless co-star Angelina Jolie beyond residing in the same kingdom. For the past five years Elle has devoted her focus on children with disabilities and this March she served on the Honorary Committee at the Spring gala benefiting Shane’s Inspiration.

To learn more about all the famous and generous names attached to Shane’s Inspiration and what you can do to help create an environment in your neighborhood accessible to ALL, click here.

Save the Children protects children from disaster, famine and war. Their mission is to provide children in the United States and around the world what every child deserves – a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.

Selfless celebrity, mother and activist Jennifer Garner has taken on the role of Artist Ambassador for Save the Children for quite sometime now. She has spoken to Congress about the importance of early education beginning as early as 4-years-old. Her heart goes out to low-income families that simply can’t afford the cost of preschool.

“…Early education opportunities are out of reach for so many families in this country. As a result, children enter school already behind and at risk of never catching up” - Garner

Garner has traveled near and far personally reading to children everywhere to spark the movement and promote awareness for the cause.

Watch the video below as Garner visits Save the Children programs across California. http://youtu.be/reJOdksQkxY

Learn more about what you can do, even retweeting or signing petitions can go a long way!