Entertainment Community Fund News
February 15, 2017
Services & Programs, Client Stories
Support in Navigating Health Insurance: Coralina's Story
Coralina is an actor who needed help navigating her search for health insurance. So she called The Actors Fund. Thanks to your support, she received quick and expert guidance and now has a plan that works for her.
January 30, 2017
Press Release, Services & Programs
The Actors Fund and Mount Sinai Doctors announce The Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts
The Actors Fund and Mount Sinai announced plans today to open a new health center for the performing arts community in New York City. The Friedman Health Center will serve as the medical care provider for the entertainment and performing arts community.
January 11, 2017
Services & Programs, Client Stories
Real Stories, Real Lives: Becca’s Story
Becca is an actor who needed help navigating her health insurance and paying for essential medication after being diagnosed with colon cancer. So she called The Actors Fund.
January 4, 2017
Press Release
THE ACTORS FUND RECEIVES $35,000 FROM THE ELIZABETH TAYLOR AIDS FOUNDATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MACY’S
The great actress and humanitarian Elizabeth Taylor continues to impact lives in our community through her foundation. The Actors Fund was awarded a $35,000 grant from The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) in partnership with Macy’s for our Palm View residence in West Hollywood.
December 14, 2016
Client Stories
Real Stories, Real Lives: Susan
While battling cancer, Susan discovered there was going to be a significant gap in her health insurance coverage, so she called The Actors Fund for help.
December 13, 2016
Events & Performances
The Looking Ahead Awards Honors Young Performers Community
The stars were shining in Hollywood for the 2016 Looking Ahead Awards on Tuesday night at the beautiful Taglyan Complex!
November 22, 2016
Services & Programs
A message from Chairman Brian Stokes Mitchell
"This is the time for the challenging and healing work of artists and the arts." From the opening remarks made by Brian Stokes Mitchell, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Actors Fund, at our Board's November 17 meeting.
November 17, 2016
Services & Programs
A special message from Chairman Brian Stokes Mitchell and CEO Joe Benincasa
Our Democracy zigs and zags, and today things seem different because of the presidential election. One thing that does not zig or zag is our dedication to helping people in our performing arts community in need.
November 16, 2016
Press Release, Services & Programs
LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL SELECTS THE ACTORS FUND AND Thomas Safran & Associates FOR THE HOLLYWOOD ARTS COLLECTIVE
The new $35 million development will provide mixed-income affordable and market-rate housing with a preference for artists and space for local non-profit arts organizations, reinvigorating the landscape for and supporting Hollywood as an accessible arts entertainment district.
November 15, 2016
Services & Programs, Client Stories
Real Stories, Real Lives: Leslie
Leslie built a 30 year career as a Broadway porter, ensuring that the theatre is neat, clean, free of clutter and safe for guests. She recently faced a difficult time and turned to The Actors Fund for help.
