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Reel Hope: "C" 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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Cage, Nicolas
| Nicolas Cage in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Nicolas Cage Foundation donated over $1 million in 2008 including: $1 million to Amnesty International
- In 2006, donated $2 million to Amnesty International for a fund to help child soldiers
KEY FOCUS
Source: Giving Back Fund |
Cagney, James
James Cagney in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTED
- Frances & James Cagney Foundation (Primarily benefits Rosenshein Foundation)
KEY FOCUS
Sources: USA Today
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Caine, Michael
| Michael Caine in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- National Playing Fields Association (now "Fields in Trust")- Wrote trivia books with proceeds to this organization
- Supported David Cameron and the Conservative Party in UK's 2010 elections
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Capra, Frank
| Frank Capra in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTED
- Human Life Amendment PAC
- Republican Party
- Anti-Communism Efforts
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Carrey, Jim
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| Jim Carrey in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Better U Foundation- Supports multiple charities through this foundation. In 2008, distributed grants to Generation Rescue and Michael Fisher Fund and disbursed approximately $500,000.
KEY FOCUS
Source: JimCarrey.com |
Carter, Helena Bonham
| Helena Bonham Carter in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Action Duchenne- Patron of this organization working on behalf of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Lent her voice to an MTV Domestic Violence PSA
- Joined multiple celebrities in donating an imprint of her kiss on a card and signing it for an undisclosed charity
KEY FOCUS
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Domestic Violence
Source: Wikipedia |
Caviezel, Jim
| Jim Caviezel in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- He's a devout Roman Catholic who has spoken on behalf of multiple Catholic organizations including the Catholic Men's Conference in 2005, their church's charity for single mothers and their church's detention ministry at a camp for incarcerated youth.
- He and his wife have adopted two Chinese children with brain tumors
- Co-featured in an advertisement opposing embryonic stem cell research
- Donated $2,100 to the unsuccessful campaign to re-elect former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum.
KEY FOCUS
- Catholicism/Religious Issues
- Adoption
- Stem Cell Research
- Politics
Source: Wikipedia |
Chan, Jackie
| Jackie Chan in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics- Recorded and released the song "We Are Ready," performing it at Olympic events
- Jackie Chan Science Centre at Australian National University- Funded program in additional to funding educational institutions around the world and schools in poor regions of China. It is said that he's inspired by his own lack of follow-through in finishing his education.
- Government of Hong Kong- Spokesman
- Clean Hong Kong
- Appeared with Arnold Schwarzenegger in PSA against copyright infringement
- Made PSA for L.A. County sheriff's department to attract Asian applicants
- Spoke out in 2004 against the Republic of China's elections in Taiwan
- UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador- Includes work on mainland China and with the Indian Tsunami/Earthquakes
- Save China's Tigers
- In June 2006, announced that 50% of his estate will be donated to charity
- In 1988, founded the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation
- Jackie Chan Gymnasium at Lingnan University
- Jackie Chan Challenge Cup Intercollegiate Invitational Tournament
- Jackie Chan Family Unit, Hong Kong Girl Guides Association Jockey Club
- Jackie Chan Whole Person Development Center
- Bethanie Site, Hong Kong Center for Performing Arts- Paid for renovation
- Operation Smile in mainland China
- Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong, SARS Relief
- Dragon's Heart Foundation
- Chan reportedly takes himself as a role model for children, refusing to play a villain and for the most part not using the "F" word in films (He has done so twice).
KEY FOCUS
- Philanthropy
- Disaster Relief
- Child Welfare
- Medical Relief
- Political
- Athletics
- Olympics
- Environmental
- Animal Welfare
- Justice
- Arts Advocacy
- UNICEF
Source: Wikipedia, Official Jackie Chan Website |
Chaplin, Charlie
| Charlie Chaplin in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTED
- Left leaning politically and spoke about to encourage assistance of Soviet Union in 1942
- Was accused of "Un-American activities" during the McCarthy era and was refused re-entry by J. Edgar Hoover after a trip to U.K. in 1952
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Chase, Chevy
| Chevy Chase in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Amnesty International- Took part in 2006 "Secret Policeman's Ball"
- Democratic Party, Endorsed Barack Obama. Also campaigned and raised money for Bill Clinton and John Kerry.
- People for the American Way
- Environmental causes
KEY FOCUS
- Political
- Environmental
- Justice
Source: Wikipedia |
Cheadle, Don
| Don Cheadle in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- International Rescue Committee of the Enough Project- Participated in Charity Poker Tournament. He co-organized the event called "Ante Up for Africa."
- Involved in numerous relief efforts in Rwanda and Darfur.
- Received BET's Humanitarian Award in 2007
- In 2007, he and George Clooney received Summit Peace Award from Nobel Peace Prize Laureates for their work in Darfur
- In 2010, named UN Environment Program Goodwill Ambassador
KEY FOCUS
- Conservation/Environmental
- Disaster Relief
- Humanitarian
- Darfur
- Rwanda
Source: Wikipedia |
Cleese, John
| John Cleese in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Supported the Labour Party in U.K. up to 1981, switching to SDP. In 1987 U.K. general election, recorded PSA for SDP-Liberal Alliance. He has since supported the Liberal Democrats.
- Donated $2,300 to the Barack Obama campaign. Openly spoke out against Sarah Palin.
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Clooney, George
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| George Clooney in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- A self-described liberal
- The ONE Campaign
- Rock for Darfur
- Cinema for Peace
- Make Poverty History
- United Way - serves on board of trustees
- In 2006, awarded the Peace Summit Award for his efforts to bring awareness regarding Darfur in Sudan. Clooney traveled to Sudan in this same year.
- U.N. Messenger of Peace
KEY FOCUS
- Poverty Relief
- Disaster Relief
- Peace Issues
- Political
Source: Youth in Philanthropy, Ugo.com, Parade.com
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Connery, Sean
| Sean Connery in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Scottish National Party
- Has allegedly made multiple controversial statements implying an acceptance of hitting women in certain situations
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia
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Cooper, Chris
| Chris Cooper in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Jesse Cooper Foundation- Co-founded this fund for exceptional children following the death of he and his wife's son in 2005 due to complications for Cerebral Palsy.
KEY FOCUS
- Cerebral Palsy
- Exceptional Children
Source: Wikipedia |
Costner, Kevin
| Kevin Costner in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Has donated across party lines including for: Democrats Al Gore, Tom Daschle, Barack Obama and others along with Republican Phil Gramm.
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Crowe, Russell
| Russell Crowe in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Responded to the fire-bombing of a Montreal Jewish elementary school with an offer of $250,000 to help rebuild while filming "Cinderella Man" in Toronto
- Donated $200,000 to a struggling school in rural Australia. It is reported that Crowe has helped the area on other occasions anonymously.
- South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby Team
- Leeds Rhinos in the Super League (Australian Football)
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Cruise, Tom
| Tom Cruise in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Church of Scientology- Cruise is an active and open member of Church of Scientology and has campaigned internationally for its acceptance as a religion.
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Cruz, Penelope
| Penelope Cruz in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Daughters of Charity- Spent one week working with Mother Theresa and donated her entire salary from filming "The Hi-Lo Country" to the effort.
- Actively outspoken against tabloids and a "gossip culture."
- Adopted a stray dog while in Mexico
- Guest editor for French Vogue, focusing on larger size models.
- Started a foundation for homeless girls in India
- Has done relief work in Nepal, India and Uganda
- Pacific Lodge Boys' Home
- Photographed Tibetan children for an exhibit attended by the Dalai Lama
KEY FOCUS
- Humanitarian
- Animal Welfare
- Child Welfare
- Philanthropy
Source: Wikipedia |
Cusack, John
| John Cusack in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Actively opposed to the war in Iraq through writing, awareness, blogging and creation of film 'War, Inc."
- Moveon.org
KEY FOCUS
- Political
- Peace/Anti-Iraq War
Source: Wikipedia |
Cusack, Joan
| Joan Cusack in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Actively opposed to Iraq War. Signed "Not In My Name" Proclamation
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Cyrus, Miley
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| Miley Cyrus in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Youth Service America- Celebrated her 16th birthday with a fund-raiser at Disneyland that raised $1 million for the organization
- City of Hope- Donated $1 from every Hannah Montana concert ticket sold, also performed in a 2008 benefit concert
- Stand Up to Cancer- Sang on single "Just Stand Up."
- Haiti Relief Efforts- Recorded version of "Everybody Hurts" in cooperation with Simon Cowell
- Disney's Friends for Change- Social green project has been supported through volunteer efforts and PSA's
- Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund- Recorded charity single
KEY FOCUS
- Children's Issues
- Medical Relief
- Cancer Research
- Haiti Relief/Disaster Relief
- Environmental
Source: Wikipedia |
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