Kids with a Cause is a non-governmental organization (NGO) associated with the Department of Public Information of the United Nations, that allows the charity to expand its services to children around the world.
Linda Finnegan founded the charity in September 1999, to teach principles and practices of philanthropy implemented through interactive programs involving celebrities and other youth volunteers.
Linda Finnegan is a native from Southern Californian who began working with children at eleven years old when she created a local babysitting service.
Companies including American Express, Deloitte & Touche, Grolier Interstate, Nabisco Brands, and Times Mirror use training programs that Linda has developed.
[3] Linda's first step in the non-profit world was her position as executive director of the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund in Los Angeles, California.
Billboard magazine featured the star in July 2003 discussing how a portion of the money raised by her licensing campaigns with Bravo will go towards The Kids with a Cause charity.
[8] Courtnee Draper, best known for her roles in Disney Channel hits such as The Jersey, Stepsister from the Planet Weird, as well as on CTV's soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful also contributes to the charity.