News and Updates

Channel Two News Story About uPlej

On December 23rd, David Osmond was on KUTV, Utah’s local channel two news station, talking about uPlej. Here is the article just in case you missed it! Reported by Jennifer Stagg. How long would it take you and a group of your friends to raise 5-hundred dollars for charity? David Osmond says it can happen with just the ...more

American Idol STOPS Giving Back

American Idol has decided to put the brakes on their famous and very popular American Idol “Idol Gives Back.  With so many people unemployed, they decided it was best not to ask for donations.  In Idol’s 6th and 7th season, the telethon made a whopping $130 million and was divided up to several different charities. ...more

Hawaiian Charities on their last leg

Like so many other foundations, Hawaiian charities are feeling the tightness as well.  They are way down on emergency food and financial help and don’t see it getting any better anytime soon. We’re panicking,” said Joanne Lundstrom, chairwoman of PHOCUSED (Protecting Hawai’i’s Ohana, Children, Under Served, Elderly and Disabled), which represents many nonprofits. “We are facing ...more