Need an excuse to go shopping?

Kara Lusardi, designer of bobi Clothing, is giving you one! From 7pm to 9pm Wednesday, June 23, Kara will be hosting bobi’s “Sample Sale For a Cause,” where you can buy bobi samples for $20 to $25 while enjoying free cocktails and a bobi gift if you’re one of the first 100 people to arrive, and dancing to music from DJs Josh Madden (brother to Benji and Joel) and Claudine De Sola.

No need to feel guilty about handing over that cash either; all proceeds from the event will be donated to Keep a Child Alive, whose advocates like Bono, Alicia Keys and Lenny Kravitz are dedicated to providing treatment, care and support to children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India.

So head on over to Revolve Clothing (8452 Melrose Ave.) where celebs like Sophie Monk will be shopping Kara’s simple and comfortable collection of fashionable women’s wear for a righteous cause.

The best part of this event is that all proceeds from the evening support MacArthur Park, a venue for free music and performing arts that has held 130 concerts with more than 85,000 people in attendance! The venue serves to reach audiences that may otherwise not get to partake in amazing music.

The event, produced by the Friends of Levitt foundation is producing the event, which takes place Friday, May 21 and will include a reception by Wolfgang Puck, 90 minutes of performances by the stars and a dessert reception following.

If you’re looking for a glamorous night out, where you can see two legends on stage at a beautiful venue AND feel good about supporting an amazing organization, then I highly suggest you grab a ticket while you can!

For more information and to buy the few remaining tickets, click here.

MAC Cosmetics started their AIDS fund in 1994 to support men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally. So far, the fund has raised over $150 million in 67 different countries through the exclusive sale of VIVA GLAM Lipstick and Lipglass. So be one of the girls who just wants to have fun AND support an awesome cause.

Watch Justin Timberlake and Matt Morris’ stirring rendition of “Hallelujah” here:

The benefit has created the easiest, most enjoyable way to contribute… you can call and give whatever you have, and starting today, Friday the 22nd, iTunes customers will also be able to exclusively pre-order the “Hope for Haiti Now” full-performance album for $7.99

Among the performers tonight: Jay Z, Rihanna, Springsteen U2, Beyonce, Coldplay,  Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Dave Matthews, Stevie Wonder, Wyclef Jean, Mary J Blige, Taylor Swift, Madonna and SO MANY MORE.

More information on “Hope for Haiti Now”: the benefit will begin accepting donations at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT on Friday. “Hope for Haiti Now” will benefit Oxfam America, Partners in Health, the Red Cross, UNICEF, United Nations World Food Programme, Yele Haiti Foundation and the newly formed Clinton Bush Haiti Foundation. Proceeds from the telethon will be split among each organization’s individual funds for Haiti earthquake relief. With the exception of the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, each partner organization was selected for its history of operation and collaboration within the NGO community in Haiti.

Kid Dangerous T-Shirt

The State Department has set up a donation-by-text system. Text “Haiti” to 90999 and $10 will immediately be donated to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts. You will see the additional charge on your cell phone bill. The Red Cross (now, as always) can use donations that will be used effectively for medical assistance. Click here for details on how to give through the website.

Also, L.A.-based T-Shirt line, Kid Dangerous Grime Couture, designed the “HELP HAITI” tee, with 100% of proceeds going to the One Dome At A Time Emergency Fund. The price has been discounted to $35 in hopes of selling more. T-shirts are available for pre-order on the Kid Dangerous website and will be available for delivery by January 22nd.

The first cause is the Beatrice Family in Newton, Mass. You can read more about their plight here . The quick summary: Jeff Beatrice, 49, was a father to eleven kids when he suddenly died of a heart attack on October 23rd, under the stress of losing his mother in a fire, caring for his brother in assisted living, and a huge economic weight on his back. His death has left his family not only totally bereaved, but utterly broke. His widow, Elinor, and their children will lose their house in the new year if the family can’t buy it back from the financial firm which holds their mortgage: right now that figure stands at $300k. If they can’t raise the money, the house will be auctioned off January 5th, and Elinor an dher children will risk being being separated. Jeff was a beloved figure in the town, and a soccer coach to many kids in the community. The Beatrices  are in our hearts during this holiday season.  For more information, please read below.

To donate online, please go here:

To send a check, big or small to:

The Jeffrey Beatrice Family Fund
c/o The Village Bank
307 Auburn Street
Auburndale, MA  02466