The work stoppages this year have been exponentially more difficult to survive.
People have not rebounded, says Jennifer Jorge, the head of the social work team at MPTF.
All of those COVID protections that were in place got taken away at the same time.
Kristen Bell and D’Arcy Carden raffled off a lunch with them and their ‘Good Place’ castmates to raise funds for the Entertainment Community Fund.
People are finding themselves in a desperate situation.
While financial support is paramount, its not the only assistance these organizations provide.
When someone calls, we really treat the whole person, Bailey explains.
Helping Hands.Chuck Kerr
It isnt just an automated Heres your grant.
We work with the Entertainment Community Fund to help people navigate insurance and find the best plan for them.
What they do is who they are, adds Jorge.
The Motion Picture & Television Fund held a food drive at its Woodland Hills, Calif., campus in August.Motion Picture Television Fund
Having to redefine that identity is not an easy journey, while also facing financial hardship.
Funds largely stem from donations.
It doesnt take much for people to literally lose everything.
Actor Andrew Leeds organized Kristen Bell, Will Forte, Kristen Wiig, and more to rehearse and perform ‘A Chorus Line’ in 24 hours as a fundraiser.Motion Picture Television Fund
Its not only SAG-AFTRA turning to high profile members for support.
But the crews we know and love are worth it.
We want to show up for them using what we have at our fingertips as performers.
Ive been taken care of by my crew members.
Its my responsibility to return the favor.
That remains true even now thatthe strikes have been resolved.
Our primary function is making sure nobody loses their home.
The real priority here is to invest in organizations like MPTF and other nonprofits that support the industry.
They also offer a Daily Call Sheet, a phone-call check-in program designed to just brighten someones day.Visitmptf.com/ways-to-giveandmptf.com/volunteering.
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