Entertainment Community Fund News
October 10, 2017
Press Release, Services & Programs
The Shubert Pavilion—the Newest Addition to The Actors Fund Home
The Actors Fund Home dedicated The Shubert Pavilion on October 6, 2017 in Englewood, New Jersey. The new facility was made possible by a lead gift from The Shubert Organization, with major support from The Walt Disney Company and The Mackintosh Foundation.
September 27, 2017
Press Release, Events & Performances
The Actors Fund’s Career Transition For Dancers Jubilee Gala honors Carrie Ann Inaba, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Robert Fairchild
The Actors Fund's Career Transition For Dancers Jubilee Gala will honor dancer, choreographer and television dance competition judge Carrie Ann Inaba, Academy and Tony Award-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones and New York City Ballet principal dancer Robert Fairchild.
September 12, 2017
Press Release
Stephen O’Donnell Donates Royalties to Hairspray to The Actors Fund in Memory of the Musical’s Tony Award-winning Co-Writer Mark O’Donnell
The annual “Mark O’Donnell Theater Prize” for Emerging Theater Artist will be presented annually by The Actors Fund and Playwrights Horizons. This year's winner will be announced October 25 at a private dedication of The Mark O’Donnell Theater at The Actors Fund Arts Center in Downtown Brooklyn.
August 16, 2017
Services & Programs, Client Stories
Financial Wellness—Dajuan's Story
The Actors Fund’s Financial Wellness services help engage, educate and empower hundreds of people who work in entertainment to live healthy and stable financial lives. People like Dajuan in Los Angeles.
July 12, 2017
Services & Programs, Client Stories
Financial Wellness—Colleen's Story
The Actors Fund’s Financial Wellness services help engage, educate and empower hundreds of people who work in entertainment to live healthy and stable financial lives. People like Colleen in Los Angeles.
June 13, 2017
Services & Programs, Client Stories
Financial Wellness—Miriam and Shawn’s Story
The Actors Fund’s Financial Wellness services help engage, educate and empower hundreds of people who work in entertainment to live healthy and stable financial lives. People like Miriam and Shawn in Los Angeles.
May 15, 2017
Services & Programs, Client Stories
"A second community..."—Maria Elena's Story
Maria Elena is a writer in Los Angeles who found support and community from the counseling and job development services at The Career Center at The Actors Fund.
April 19, 2017
Services & Programs, Client Stories
“The best care I’ve had…”—Anne’s Story
Anne is an actor in New York City who needed a recommendation for a good doctor who takes Medicare. Her counselor at The Actors Fund suggested she walk down the hall to The Friedman Health Center where she found a caring staff and top notch care.
April 11, 2017
Press Release, Events & Performances
The Actors Fund to Honor Iconic Film, Television and Stage Performers Danny DeVito and Sally Field, Jo Ann C. Jenkins, CEO of AARP, and Legendary Director and Producer Hal Prince
The Actors Fund announced today that they will honor Emmy and Golden Globe Award® winning actor Danny DeVito, two-time Academy Award®-winner Sally Field, outstanding corporate leader Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO of AARP and 21-time Tony Award®-winning theatrical director and producer Harold Prince on May 8.
March 15, 2017
Services & Programs, Client Stories
Health Care in Times Square: Ashley's Story
Ashley is a DJ in New York City who was searching for a solution to her heath care needs. She found guidance and support at The Actors Fund.
