Milana Vayntrub, known for her role as the charming AT&T spokesperson, has made waves by raising over $500,000 for a noble cause through her innovative platform, OnlyPhilanthropy. The actress took to Instagram on December 8 to announce this remarkable milestone, revealing how her creative approach is making a substantial difference for those affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
The journey began back in March, when Vayntrub launched her first campaign. By offering exclusive, tantalizing images in exchange for donations, she managed to raise a whopping $170,000 in just four days. The funds went directly to Bridget, a single mother who had suffered greatly due to the wildfires. With the donations, Bridget was able to purchase essential medical equipment for her son, secure housing, and even buy a vehicle, ensuring her family could start anew.
“This has been the best thing I've ever been involved with,” Vayntrub shared enthusiastically, highlighting the transformative power of OnlyPhilanthropy.
Buoyed by the initial success, Vayntrub didn't stop there. Over the summer, she launched another campaign, raising an additional $350,000 in a single week. This round of funds supported My Tribe Rise, an Altadena-based grassroots organization dedicated to assisting the elderly and underinsured residents in rebuilding their lives post-fire.
OnlyPhilanthropy operates on a simple yet effective premise: contributors receive exclusive, playful photos in return for their donations. The platform is a clever take on OnlyFans, using male attention as a force for good. Vayntrub has ingeniously flipped the script, channeling attention away from unwanted online harassment and towards meaningful charitable work.
In her December announcement, Vayntrub invited suggestions for other celebrities and activists to join future OnlyPhilanthropy campaigns. The response was enthusiastic, with fans eager to see this model extended to other causes and creators.
This initiative marks a significant departure from Vayntrub’s challenging experiences with online harassment, especially during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. By regaining control over her image and directing it towards philanthropy, she has found a powerful way to make a difference, one exclusive photo at a time.