22nd Annual MPTF Night Before Event Raises Over $4.3 Million

22nd Annual MPTF Night Before Event Raises Over $4.3 Million Mar 14, 2024

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 9, 2024, for MPTF's 22nd Annual ‘Night Before’ benefit. More
Playing For Change Foundation Announces Playing for Frances Iconic Artist Charity Auction

Playing For Change Foundation Announces Playing for Frances Iconic Artist Charity Auction Feb 29, 2024

Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF), esteemed for amplifying local impact zones through music and community support, is rallying behind 12-year-old Frances Gourley. More
Geena Davis Institute Awarded Research Grant by Nielsen Foundation

Geena Davis Institute Awarded Research Grant by Nielsen Foundation Jan 26, 2024

The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media announced today that it is the recipient of a $75,000 grant from the Nielsen Foundation to support ongoing research and advocacy initiatives surrounding representation in entertainment and media. More
Stars Attend MPTF's 17th Annual Evening Before Benefit

Stars Attend MPTF's 17th Annual Evening Before Benefit Jan 17, 2024

Television’s biggest night took place in West Hollywood, CA on Saturday, January 13th when Emmy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful entertainment industry influencers, joined together for MPTF's 17th annual “Evening Before” benefit. More
MPTF Raises $786,512 During Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews Telethon

MPTF Raises $786,512 During Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews Telethon Dec 18, 2023

Returning for its second year, MPTF's fundraising telethon, Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews raised $786,512 on Saturday night to benefit the 100-year-old charity’s support of entertainment industry members in need, exceeding the original goal of $750K. More
MPTF to Hold Lights, Camera, Take Action!: Caring for Hollywood's Crews Telethon

MPTF to Hold Lights, Camera, Take Action!: Caring for Hollywood's Crews Telethon Dec 1, 2023

MPTF's fundraising telethon for crew members in need will return for its second time. Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews will air live on KTLA (Channel 5 in Los Angeles) on December 9, 7-9 pm PT. More
Katie Couric and The Shubert Foundation Honored at American Ballet Theatre's Fall Gala

Katie Couric and The Shubert Foundation Honored at American Ballet Theatre's Fall Gala Oct 31, 2023

American Ballet Theatre (ABT) made its anticipated seasonal return to Lincoln Center for its annual Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater. More
Melanie Lynskey reads Memoirs of a Hamster for Storyline Online

Melanie Lynskey reads Memoirs of a Hamster for Storyline Online Oct 19, 2023

Award-winning and Emmy-nominated actress Melanie Lynskey brings her skillful storytelling and deft character voices to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's free children’s literacy program Storyline Online by reading Memoirs of a Hamster, written by Devin Scillian, illustrated by Tim Bowers and published by Sleeping Bear Press. More
Kyra Sedgwick Reads 'Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly' for Back-To-School at Storyline Online

Kyra Sedgwick Reads 'Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly' for Back-To-School at Storyline Online Sep 8, 2023

Award-winning actress and director Kyra Sedgwick is helping to kick off the new school year by reading Alan Madison’s brilliant children’s story Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's free children’s literacy program Storyline Online. More
MPTF NextGen Board Raises Over $800,000 at 2023 Summer Party

MPTF NextGen Board Raises Over $800,000 at 2023 Summer Party Aug 9, 2023

On Sunday, August 6, the MPTF NextGen Board, a diverse group of entertainment industry professionals who represent the future of Hollywood and support MPTF’s mission of “taking care of our own,” hosted the 2023 NextGen Summer Party on the rooftop of NeueHouse Hollywood. More
"Gifts of Gratitude" Project Honors Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead

"Gifts of Gratitude" Project Honors Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead Aug 4, 2023

This year, in honor of what would have been music legend Jerry Garcia's 81st birthday on Aug. 1, the Jerry Garcia Foundation, with a little help from its friends, is combining creativity and technology to initiate the “Gifts of Gratitude” project. More
Darren Criss To Host and Perform at MPTF NextGen Summer Party Fundraiser

Darren Criss To Host and Perform at MPTF NextGen Summer Party Fundraiser Jul 19, 2023

Today, the MPTF NextGen Board, a diverse group of entertainment industry professionals who represent the future of Hollywood and support MPTF’s mission of “taking care of our own,” announced that it will host the 2023 NextGen Summer Party on Sunday, August 6 on the rooftop of NeueHouse Hollywood. More
Bob Odenkirk Kicks Off Summer Reading for Kids at Storyline Online

Bob Odenkirk Kicks Off Summer Reading for Kids at Storyline Online Jun 13, 2023

Actor and writer Bob Odenkirk is here to help kick off a summer of reading with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's global children’s literacy program Storyline Online. More
Joel McHale to Host SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 13th Annual LA Golf Classic

Joel McHale to Host SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 13th Annual LA Golf Classic Jun 5, 2023

Actor, comedian and TV host Joel McHale returns to host the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 13th Annual L.A. Golf Classic on Monday, June 12. More
Holly Robinson Peete Reads 'My Brother Charlie' for Storyline Online for Autism Awareness Month

Holly Robinson Peete Reads 'My Brother Charlie' for Storyline Online for Autism Awareness Month Apr 11, 2023

April is Autism Awareness Month, and actor and advocate Holly Robinson-Peete is helping to highlight this special month with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's global children’s literacy program Storyline Online. More
Jerry Garcia Foundation Donates Art Collection to Benefit the History of Diving Museum

Jerry Garcia Foundation Donates Art Collection to Benefit the History of Diving Museum Mar 31, 2023

Commemorating Jerry Garcia's affinity for scuba diving and his commitment to protecting our oceans, the Jerry Garcia Foundation has donated a 21-piece collection of authenticated, limited-edition, museum-quality giclée prints of his art to the History of Diving Museum for its “Dive Into Art & Music” event. More
Stars Attend 2023 MPTF "Night Before" Fundraiser

Stars Attend 2023 MPTF "Night Before" Fundraiser Mar 13, 2023

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 11, 2023, for MPTF's 21st annual ‘Night Before’ benefit. More
MPTF To Host 21st Annual "Night Before" Party

MPTF To Host 21st Annual "Night Before" Party Mar 7, 2023

A star-studded host committee, Co-Chairs, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers will come together on March 11, 2023, for the 21st annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More
SAG-AFTRA Foundation Announces Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists and Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson Screening Room

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Announces Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists and Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson Screening Room Mar 2, 2023

On Sunday evening, just prior to Netflix’s first and historic YouTube live stream of the 29th Annual SAG Awards, SAG-AFTRA Foundation President and award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance announced the Foundation will be breaking ground next month on the Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists in Los Angeles. More
MPTF Raised $867,986 During "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon

MPTF Raised $867,986 During "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon Dec 14, 2022

The MPTF “Lights, Camera, Take Action!” telethon raised $867,986 on Saturday night to benefit the 100-year old charity’s support of entertainment industry members in need. More
MPTF To Hold "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon

MPTF To Hold "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon Dec 8, 2022

MPTF is proud to announce the “Lights, Camera, Take Action!” telethon, airing live in primetime on Los Angeles’ KTLA 5 on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM local time and also available across the country via KTLA.com and MPTF.com. More
Storyline Online Releases Star-Studded Promo Video for National Book Month

Storyline Online Releases Star-Studded Promo Video for National Book Month Oct 11, 2022

In celebration of October’s National Book Month, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation has released a new promotional video featuring actors and children’s literacy advocates Nancy Cartwright, Terry Crews, Rosario Dawson, Jennifer Garner, Joel McHale and Seth Meyers, encouraging families and educators to discover the popular reading initiative Storyline Online. More
Joel McHale Reads HALLOWEEN HUSTLE for SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online

Joel McHale Reads HALLOWEEN HUSTLE for SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online Oct 10, 2022

Emmy-nominated comedian, actor and host Joel McHale invites young readers from all walks of life to unleash their fancy Frankenstein feet this spooky season and learn all the steps to Halloween Hustle, McHale’s brand, new read-aloud at SAG-AFTRA Foundation's award-winning children’s literacy program Storyline Online. More
MPTF Held 16th Annual 'Evening Before' Fundraising Event

MPTF Held 16th Annual 'Evening Before' Fundraising Event Sep 15, 2022

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Sunday, September 11th, where the entertainment industry came together for MPTF's 16th annual “Evening Before” benefit. $3 million was raised to support the 100 year-old charity — a stunning record for the event. More
Lea Michele Reads for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online

Lea Michele Reads for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online Aug 10, 2022

Acclaimed singer and SAG Award-winning actress Lea Michele, who will star in Funny Girl on Broadway beginning September 6, can now also add Storyline Online to her credits. More
50 Cent to Co-Chair 2022 MPTF Evening Before Event

50 Cent to Co-Chair 2022 MPTF Evening Before Event Aug 1, 2022

On September 11, 2022, multi-hyphenate entertainer and producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, producer-director Greg Berlanti, and Pearlena Igbokwe, Chairman of Universal Studio Group, will Co-Chair a star-studded Host Committee for the MPTF's (Motion Picture & Television Fund) 16th annual Evening Before the Emmys party in Los Angeles. More
Hip Hop & Mental Health: Facing the Stigma Together

Hip Hop & Mental Health: Facing the Stigma Together Jun 24, 2022

The Universal Hip Hop Museum, in collaboration with the GRAMMY Museum, the Recording Academy, and MusiCares presents a Black Music Month event, “Hip Hop & Mental Health: Facing the Stigma Together”, on Saturday, June 25, 3 PM at the Clive Davis Theater, GRAMMY Museum at 800 W. Olympic Blvd. L.A., CA. 90015. More
MPTF Hosts 100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service

MPTF Hosts 100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service Jun 22, 2022

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) continued its yearlong centennial celebration with “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service,” an unforgettable evening of musical performances, tributes, and inspirational storytelling at The Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood, CA. More
MPTF To Celebrate “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service”

MPTF To Celebrate “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service” Jun 16, 2022

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) will continue its yearlong centennial celebration with “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service,” an unforgettable evening of musical performances, tributes, and inspirational storytelling on Saturday, June 18th at The Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood, CA. More
CharityBuzz Launches Massive Broadway-Themed Auction and Sweepstakes

CharityBuzz Launches Massive Broadway-Themed Auction and Sweepstakes May 23, 2022

This May, ahead of the 75th Annual Tony Awards, Charitybuzz, the leading impact marketplace for people to live out their wildest dreams while supporting great causes, has announced their biggest live theater initiatives yet, the Broadway Curtain Up Auction, full of once in a lifetime Broadway experiences, and the Broadway’s Biggest Fan Giveaway, which grants one lucky winner the ultimate Broadway getaway. More