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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks to your generous support, when people in our performing arts community are facing uncertainties—either on a personal basis or because of larger events—The Actors Fund is here for them. Javier Muñoz, star of Hamilton on Broadway, knows this first-hand.
