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Reel Hope: "J" Celebrities |
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Reel Hope: "J" 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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Jackman, Hugh
| Hugh Jackman in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Proponent of microcredit
- Vocal supporter of Muhammad Yunus, 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner
- Global Poverty Project- Global Advisor, Narrated a documentary
- World Vision Ambassador
- The Art of Elysium
- MPTV Fund Foundation
- Bone Marrow Institute in Australia- He and his wife are patrons
- Narrated 2008 documentary about global warming, The Burning Season
- On April 14, 2009 posted on his Twitter account that he would donate $100,000 to one individual's favorite organization. Ended up donating $50,000 each to Charity: Water and Operation of Hope
- Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS- Raised over $1.5 million with Daniel Craig
- Longtime fan and supporter of Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, a NRL club based in Sydney's north.
- Supporter of Israel
- Wife has volunteered with mentally disabled Israeli children
KEY FOCUS
- Philanthropy
- Economic Reform
- Anti-Poverty
- Economic Empowerment
- Athletics
- AIDS Awareness
- Bone Marrow Institute
- Israeli issues
- Environmental
Source: Wikipedia |
Jackson, Samuel L.
| Samuel L. Jackson in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Attended the funeral of Martin Luther King, Jr. and promptly became involved in the civil rights movement and marches
- Convicted of Unlawful Confinement for participating in a takeover of Morehouse College during the civil rights movement
- Involved in the Black Power movement
- Plays in a Gary Player Charity Invitational Golf Tournament to raise funds for needy children in South Africa
KEY FOCUS
- Civil Rights
- Children's Issues
Source: Wikipedia |
Johansson, Scarlett
| Scarlett Johansson in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Registered as an Independent politically
- Campaigned for John Kerry in 2004
- Campaigned for Barack Obama in 2008
- ONE Campaign
- Oxfam- Global Ambassador
KEY FOCUS
- Political
- Debt Relief
- Aid & Development
Source: Wikipedia |
Johnson, Dwayne
| Dwayne Johnson in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- In 2007, donated $1 million to the University of Miami's football facilities renovation fund
KEY FOCUS
Source: Giving Back Fund |
Jolie, Angelina
| Angelina Jolie in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees- Global Ambassador and has worked in refugee camps around the world since 2001.
- Has adopted 3 children
- World Refugee Day
- In 2008, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation donated just over $13.4 million including: $2 million to the Global Health Committee of the Ethiopia Clinic Project; $1 million to Human Rights Watch for investigations in Zimbabwe and Burma; $1 million to the Make it Right Foundation founded by Pitt; $500,000 to Armed Services YMCA USA and more than $1 million to WildAid MJP Project in Cambodia.
- In 2007, Jolie-Pitt Foundation donated $8.4 million including: $5 million to the Make It Right Foundation.
- Twice a speaker at World Economic Forum
- In 2006, Jolie-Pitt (just before the foundation) donated $2.415 million including to a school/community center in Namibia, Namibian hospitals, Daniel Pearl Foundation, Doctors Without Borders and Global Action for Children
- In 2005, started the National Center for Refugee and Immigrant Children and funded it for two years with $500,000 donation
- Promoted the work of Dr. Jeffrey Sachs in Africa through an MTV special
- Co-founded the Jolie/Pitt Foundation with Brad Pitt
- Donated $1 million to Global Action for Children
- Donated $1 million to Doctors Without Borders
- Co-Chairs Education Partnership for Children of Conflict
- In 2003, first recipient of Citizen of the World Award by United Nations Correspondents Association
- In 2005, awarded the Global Humanitarian Award by UNA-USA
- Cambodia's King awarded Jolie citizenship for her relief efforts in the country. She has pledged $5 million to set up a wildlife sanctuary there.
- Council on Foreign Relations- Member
- In 2007, received the Freedom Award from the International Rescue Committee
- She and Pitt donated $1 million to Haiti relief efforts and have visited the nation
KEY FOCUS
- Refugee Issues
- Medical Relief
- Disaster Relief
- Children's Issues
- Adoption
- United Nations
- Animal Welfare
- Philanthropy
Source: Wikipedia |
Jones, Tommy Lee
| Tommy Lee Jones in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Presented nominating speech at 2000 Democratic National Convention for Al Gore
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Judd, Ashley
| Ashley Judd in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Has spoken out against the aerial gunning of wolves and against Sarah Palin
- University of Kentucky- Has helped with fund-raising
- In 2008, supported Barack Obama in the U.S. Presidential election
- Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund- Recorded a PSA condemning Palin's support of aerial gunning of wolves
- Animal Legal Defense Fund- Urged Kentucky Governor to protect Kentucky's homeless animals through strict enforcement of Humane Shelter law
- YouthAIDS- Global Ambassador
- Outspoken advocate of pro-choice
- Honored by USA Today in their 4th annual Hollywood Hero awards with benefits to Population Services International (PSI), an AIDS prevention organization.
- Appeared at a "Women for Ford" benefit for Tennessee Democrat Harold Ford and has campaigned on behalf of a variety of Democratic candidates
KEY FOCUS
- Animal Welfare
- Wolf Protection
- Political
- Pro-Choice
- AIDS Awareness/Prevention
- Education
Source: Wikipedia |
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