These days, it’s tough for a celebrity to surprise people. Thanks to 24/7 entertainment news, we’ve pretty much seen it all. But there’s one thing a star can do that will always make headlines: ask people for money.

The Communities In Schools national office recently participated in ICAP® Charity Day, an international event organized by national board member John Nixon. Nixon’s company, ICAP, is the world’s leading online trading company. Since 1993, ICAP has dedicated one day each year to giving back to the global community: all broker commissions are donated to charitable organizations.

Communities In Schools has been a recipient of ICAP Charity Day proceeds for the past four years. To help increase commissions, celebrities visit the trading floor at ICAP, and some even perform stock trades. This year, Communities In Schools was represented by actresses Sarah Jessica Parker and Goldie Hawn.

“Sarah Jessica Parker and Goldie Hawn are beautiful people, on the inside and outside,” said Communities In Schools’ Founder and Vice Chairman Bill Milliken, who attended the event. “I am so appreciative of their efforts to give children across America a chance for a better education and future.”

With their help, ICAP was able to raise over $19 million dollars for about 200 charities this year.