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Reel Hope: "A" Celebrities
In keeping with our spirit of making a difference in our community, what could be more natural for The Independent Critic than documenting the philanthropy, community service, foundations and organizations supported by your favorite Hollywood actors, actresses, directors, writers and other film industry professionals. Listed from A-Z, this comprehensive archive will list many of your Hollywood favorites, classic and contemporary, and the causes most important to them ranging from one-time support to lifelong commitments!
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Adams, Amy
| Amy Adams in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Ghetto Film School- Adams is an active volunteer who visits on Skype with students and plans to serve on jury panels and maybe even act in student thesis projects.
KEY FOCUS
- Children & Youth
- Arts Education
Source: Variety, 9/30/10 |
Affleck, Ben
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| Ben Affleck in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Campaigned for Al Gore against George W. Bush
- Campaigned at Harvard for a higher minimum wage
- In 2008, Affleck teamed-up with the United Nations, releasing a short film highlighting the plight of refugees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He continues to explore the humanitarian crisis in Congo.
KEY ISSUES
Sources: Ben Affleck fansite through Westlord, Parade.com
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Alba, Jessica
| Jessica Alba in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Soles4Souls- Donated a pair of shoes to the Million Pair March supporting relief efforts in Sudan
- Clothes Off Our Back- Alba joins other celebrities in donating clothing that is auctioned off with proceeds going to children's charities
KEY FOCUS
- Children's Issues
- Poverty Relief
Source: Ugo.com |
Alda, Alan
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| Alan Alda In the Community
ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Served on board of directors of Museum of Television and Radio for 20 years
- Trustee of the Rockefeller Foundation from 1989-1999
- Founder of the Jenjo Foundation
KEY ISSUES
- Environmental Issues
- Arts Advocacy
- Philanthropy
- Boston area organizations
Source: AlanAlda.com |
Alexander, Jason
| Jason Alexander in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- OneVoice: Member of Entertainment Council and has traveled to Israel since 1990 on behalf of organization
KEY ISSUES
- Peace Issues, specifically Israel/Palestine conflict
Source: American Chronicle, 11/14/09 |
Allende, Isabel
| Isabel Allende in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- In 2007, donated $869,655 to the Isabel Allende Foundation. Allende started the foundation as an homage to her daughter who had passed away at the age of 28.
- Isabel Allende Foundation donated over $900,000 in 2008 including: $50,000 to the Global Women's Fund, $48,000 to the Marin Education Fund.
KEY FOCUS
Source: Giving Back Fund
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Andrews, Julie
| Julie Andrews in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Received the 2008 Annie Glenn Award from the American Speech and Hearing Association
- In 2008, recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Americans for the Arts
- In 2007, recognized by American Academy of Neurology for Public Leadership in Neurology
- One for the Heart: Received Humanitarian Award in 2006
- Museum of Television and Radio: Presented at Awards Gala
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Received the Ella Award from Society of Singers in 2001
- United Nations International Fund for Women
- Operation USA
- Save the Children
- Foundation for Hereditary Disease
KEY FOCUS:
- Neurological/Health issues
- Arts Advocacy
- Childhood Diseases
- Women's Issues
- Disaster Relief
Source: JulieAndrewsOnline.com
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Applegate, Christina
| Christina Applegate in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon Run/Walk
- Right Action for Women (Founder)
KEY FOCUS
- Women's Cancer Research/Women's Heath
Source: christina-applegate.org |
Arquette, Patricia
| Patricia Arquette in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Inspired by the death of her mother to breast cancer, Arquette is National Spokesperson for Lee National Denim Day, a breast cancer awareness/fundraiser
- Participates in Race for the Cure
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Asner, Ed
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| Ed Asner in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Democratic Socialists of America, Member
- Screen Actors Guild, Two terms as President
- Actively involved in movement to free Mumia Abu-Jamal
- Promoted a controversial Medical Aid for El Salvador (Asner contends this led to cancellation of Lou Grant in 1982)
- Spokesman for 2004 Racism Watch
- 9-11 Visibility Project and 9/11 Truth
- Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, Member
- Narrated the Documentary "The Oil Factor: Behind the War on Terror"
- In 2007, supported House Resolution 808 calling for a Department of Peace
- Listed as an Advisor to Rosenberg Fund for Children, an organization providing benefits to children of activists
- Defenders of Wildlife, Board Member
- Co-Founder, Asner Family Foundation
KEY FOCUS
- Political issues
- Peace/Social Justice
- Animal Protection
- Arts Advocacy
Source: Wikipedia, USA Today
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Aykroyd, Dan
| Dan Aykroyd in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Community for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal: Presented with their Snuffed Candle Award
- Aykroyd is a Reserve Commander for the Police Department in Harahan, Louisiana
- Blue Line Foundation: Helped start organization devoted to restoring flooded lots in New Orleans
- Mutual UFO Network
KEY FOCUS
- Paranormal Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Disaster Relief
Source: Wikipedia, CSICOP News |
Azaria, Hank
| Hank Azaria in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Democratic Party: Financial Contributor
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
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