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The Actors Fund is also The Writers Fund. Marc Cherry Creator, Desperate Housewives “An unexpected time of crisis can strike anyone in our business— actors, writers, directors, grips, script coordinators—even agents. The Actors Fund is there to help all of us, anywhere in the country, and I’m happy to be a contributor.” Carol Mendelsohn Executive Producer/ Showrunner CSI; Executive Producer/ Co-Creator CSI: Miami, CSI: NY “Writers write. Actors act. Directors direct. Crews crew. And, whether it’s a fi lm or television series, we all depend on each other. That’s how the job gets done. You know that. But what you may not know—I didn’t—is that when you contribute to The Actors Fund, you’re giving to an organization that is there to help everyone in our industry in times of crisis. Please join me in supporting this wonderful organization that has helped so many of us.” John Wells President, Writers Guild of America, West “Don’t let the name fool you. The Actors Fund provides support to all of Hollywood’s union members. Writers can get help with career counseling, obtain-ing affordable health care, and securing emergency assistance. All WGAW members should learn more about how this wonderful organization can help them in times of need.” The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone—those in front of the camera and behind it, includ-ing writers—who works in performing arts and entertainment, helping more than 12,000 people directly each year, and hundreds of thousands online. Serving professionals in fi lm, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance, The Fund’s programs include social services and emergency assistance, health care and insurance, housing, and employment and training services. With offi ces in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Actors Fund has—for nearly 130 years—been a safety net for those in need, crisis or transition. Western Region 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90036 323.933.9244 | 888.825.0911 Central Region 203 N. Wabash, Suite 2104 Chicago, IL 60601 312.372.0989 Eastern Region 729 7th Avenue, 10th Floor New York, NY 10019 212.221.7300 | 800.221.7303 www.actorsfund.org
