March Charity Event Guide: Everywhere

Mar 2, 2013
Tara Carberry

Washington DC

Habitat For Humanity Masquerade Ball: March 2

Join Habitat for Humanity for an evening of dinner, dancing and surprises at the Second Annual Masquerade Ball. The evening will feature a cocktail “mix and mingle” hour, silent auction with many lux items, and a live band serving up a soulful blend of blues, rock and funk. All proceeds support the organization’s efforts to build affordable housing in the community.

San Diego

Creations in Chocolate: March 7

Eating chocolate to benefit youth programs? Who could say no to that? The seventh annual Creations in Chocolate event will treat guests to a decadent evening as they indulge in the most exquisite confections by skilled chocolatiers paired with delicious food, champagne and live jazz. Monique Henderson, two-time Olympic gold medalist in Track & Field will be a special guest, and all proceeds go to San Diego Youth Services.

Sustainable Seafood Gala: March 7

Support the San Diego Oceans Foundation and sustainable seafood when you attend this lively gala featuring celebrity chef stations, dolphin and stingray interactions, live and silent auctions and more. Held at SeaWorld, attendees can also take unlimited rides on the new Manta roller coaster, though you may want to do it before dinner!

Los Angeles

Get Coiffed For a Cause!: March 3

Head to the swanky Cush Salon in Beverly Hills to get your hair done by top celebrity stylists while helping disadvantaged students reach their highest potential in school. Bid in a silent auction featuring amazing beauty packages and feel good knowing your contributions will benefit A Thousand Joys’ school-based programs.

Stars & Strikes Celebrity Bowling and Poker Tournament: March 6

A Place Called Home invites you to attend a Stars & Strikes event in Studio City to raise funds for their inner-city youth programs in education, the arts, health and college prep. Get your poker face ready to play against celeb ambassadors including The Wanted, Pete Wentz, Akon, RedOne and more, or take them on in bowling. Either way, you will be helping the nonprofit to build a better future for the community.

New York City

The Hope Gala: March 16

The Hope Gala will feature a cocktail reception, fab silent auction and raffle items, live DJ, open bar and more to benefit The Four Diamonds Fund and The Penn State Dance Marathons’ mission to conquer childhood cancer. Get dolled up in your best black tie attire to give hope to pediatric cancer patients at the Penn State Children’s Hospital who are in need of financial aid, top quality medical care and emotional support.

Boston

Taste of the South End: March 5

Head to the Boston Center for the Arts to experience unlimited food and wine tastings from 40 of the city’s best restaurants at Taste of the South End. Chefs will be creating favorite menu items and offering live cooking demonstrations, all to benefit the AIDS Action Committee, New England’s largest AIDS focused nonprofit. Don’t miss the excellent silent auction and raffle items!

Las Vegas

Dance to Cure ALS: March 20

Zumba enthusiasts will want to join Beto, creator of the fitness phenomenon, for a Zumbathon Dance to Cure event to benefit Augie’s Quest, a nonprofit research initiative dedicated to finding cures for ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. This high-energy, total-body strengthening workout will be held in Mandalay Bay. Bring a friend and get dancing!