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Mariska Hargitay is asking people everywhere to "Do the KIND Thing" in support of the Joyful Heart Foundation, a non-profit which helps survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. read more

When I began my role on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, my eyes were opened to the staggering statistics of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. But what really opened my eyes -- and subsequently my heart -- was the fan mail I started receiving. Instead of asking for an autographed photo and telling me about their favorite episodes, survivors were disclosing their stories of abuse -- many for the first time. read more

Of course, if there’s any TV expert on the nitty-gritty of New York police work, it’s Hargitay. Entering her 14th season as Detective Olivia Benson on NBC’s Law & Order: SVU, the franchise darling has a special connection to her character. read more

Pictures from the Joyful Heart Foundation's September 1st Joyful Mele Gala in Honolulu read more

Nalani Holliday, owner/buyer of Red Pineapple in Ward Centre, has been a longtime supporter of Joyful Heart Foundation. It’s a not for profit organization founded by actress Mariska Hargitay, who plays Detective Olivia Benson on the popular TV series, “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.” read more

A three-month collaboration between Whole Foods Market Kahala and the Hawai‘i Children’s Trust Fund has raised $1,029 for the One Strong ‘Ohana campaign. From April through June of this year, Whole Foods Market Kahala customers were able to “recycle” their leftover change at registers upon check-out to benefit One Strong ‘Ohana. read more

Guests including Debra Messing and Kyle MacLachlan showed their support for the Joyful Heart Foundation at the exclusive Theodora & Callum shopping event at the East Hampton boutique. Joyful Heart founder Mariska Hargitay collaborated with Desiree Gruber, Carrie Shumway, and Heather Mnuchin to highlight the organization’s life-changing work. read more

Celebrities came out to shop for a cause today in Bridgehampton, New York, at the Theodora & Callum boutique. The star-studded event directly benefitted New York charity organization The Joyful Heart Foundation. Celebrities were in a jovial mood as they attended the fundraiser with their families in tow, and wallet’s open, to shop for a cause. read more

NYPost reports that Mariska Hargitay and Desiree Gruber will give a margarita toast at the Blue Parrot in East Hampton tomorrow for VIPs celebrating the collaboration between charity Joyful Heart Foundation and fashion line Theodora & Callum. read more

Joyful Heart Foundation wants to engage men, in the spirit of Father’s Day, as crucial participants and survivors themselves in the effort to address, prevent, and one day end sexual violence, domestic violence, and child abuse. That’s why the non-profit organization teamed up with leading jeweler Me&Ro to offer the “FEARLESSNESS” tube bracelet for men. read more

Last week, Bloomingdale’s 59th Street welcomed Hamptons favorite Mariska Hargitay, Founder and President of the Joyful Heart Foundation, in support of Joyful Heart’s mission—to heal, educate and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse, and to shed light into the darkness that surrounds these issues. read more

Join Mariska Hargitay, Founder and President of the Joyful Heart Foundation and star of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Michael Cohen, founder of Michael Stars, in support of Joyful Heart's mission. read more