Rare Impact Fund Benefit: A Night of Radiance and Reflection with Selena Gomez, The Marías, and Jimmy Kimmel
Selena Gomez has revealed that The Marías will be performing and Jimmy Kimmel will be hosting this year's Rare Impact Fund Benefit event. The event, titled Rare Impact Fund Benefit: A Night of Radiance and Reflection, will take place on October 29 at Nya Studios West in Los Angeles. The event marks the fifth anniversary of the Rare Impact Fund, which was founded by Gomez in 2020. The fund allocates 1 percent of all Rare Beauty sales to support organizations that enhance access to mental health services and education for young people globally. Five of the Rare Impact Fund's 30 nonprofit global partners will be highlighted at the event.
Selena Gomez, the founder of Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund, expressed her gratitude to Jimmy Kimmel and The Marías for their support in raising awareness about youth mental health. The Rare Impact Fund, which has raised over $20 million and assisted 30 nonprofit partners across five continents since its inception in 2020, aims to address the mental health challenges faced by young individuals. Jimmy Kimmel emphasized the importance of mental health, stating that he is honored to be part of the event and support the fund's impactful work.
In a collaboration earlier this year, Selena Gomez and her producer fiancé Benny Blanco worked with The Marías on the song "Ojos Tristes," which achieved success on the Latin Airplay chart. The upcoming Rare Impact Fund Benefit will feature an auction with exclusive Rare Beauty experiences, luxury vacation packages, and signed sports memorabilia. The event is supported by various organizations, including Rare Beauty, Sephora, Pinterest, Pacsun, lululemon, Google.org, and UCLA Health.
Elyse Cohen, the chief impact officer at Rare Beauty and president of the Rare Impact Fund, reflected on the fund's journey over the past five years. She highlighted the community's commitment to expanding access to youth mental health services and emphasized the importance of mental health as a fundamental right. The Rare Impact Fund Benefit serves as a platform to celebrate achievements, share impactful stories, and reinforce the mission of supporting young people's mental health needs. The event brings together stakeholders, partners, and advocates to ensure continued support for the fund's vital work.
The 2024 Rare Impact Fund Benefit, which featured performances by Karol G and Teddy Swims, raised over $2 million. This year's event promises to be a night of celebration, reflection, and unity in advancing the cause of youth mental health.