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The stars were shining in Hollywood for the 2016 Looking Ahead Awards on Tuesday night at the beautiful Taglyan Complex!

“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.

Mary Anne is a makeup artist who received support from The Actors Fund’s Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative after her breast cancer diagnosis.

Pi is a former dancer in New York City whose confidence was shattered when he was diagnosed with HIV in 1989.

Erica is an actor in Los Angeles who took advantage The Fund’s career, housing and health insurance services.

The Actors Fund announced today that they will honor Joe Lanteri/The NYC Dance Alliance, and philanthropists Barbara and Donald Tober at the Career Transition For Dancers (CTFD) 31st Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, September 26, 2016.