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Reel Hope: "H" Celebrities
In keeping with our spirit of making a difference in our community, what could be more natural for The Independent Critic than documenting the philanthropy, community service, foundations and organizations supported by your favorite Hollywood actors, actresses, directors, writers and other film industry professionals. Listed from A-Z, this comprehensive archive will list many of your Hollywood favorites, classic and contemporary, and the causes most important to them ranging from one-time support to lifelong commitments!
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Haggis, Paul
| Paul Haggis in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Member of Church of Scientology for 35 years, Haggis left in late 2009 following the San Diego branch's expressed opposition to Proposition 8 and has since publicly expressed concerns about the church.
KEY FOCUS
- Religious
- Gay Rights/Marriage
Source: Wikipedia |
Hanks, Tom
| Tom Hanks in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- An investor in electric vehicles who owns two and is on the waiting list for the Aptera 2
- Proponent of environmentalism
- Expressed opposition to Proposition 8
- National Space Society Member and member of Board of Governors
- Co-wrote and Co-produced "Magnificent Desolation," a 3-D film about moon landings
- U.S. Army Rangers Hall of Fame- Honorary Member
- In 2006, awarded the Space Foundation's Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award
- World War II Memorial National Spokesperson
- D-Day Museum Capital Campaign Honorary Chairperson
- The James Fund for Neuroblastoma Research at Sick Kids
- Freeplay Foundation
KEY FOCUS
- Environmental
- Space
- U.S. Military
- Children's Health
Source: Wikipedia, Youth in Philanthropy
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Hannigan, Alyson
| Alyson Hannigan in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Stand Up to Cancer- Joined with other celebrities to create a slumber party-themed video at FunnyorDie.com to promote breast health screenings
KEY FOCUS
Source: WorkingMother.com |
Hargitay, Mariska
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| Mariska Hargitay in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Joyful Heart Foundation - Founded the organization in 2002
KEY FOCUS
- Sexual abuse/violence
- Domestic Abuse
Source: MyLifetime.com |
Harrelson, Woody
| Woody Harrelson in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Supports legalization of marijuana
- NORML- Advisory Board member
- North Coast Earth First- Environmental Activism including climbing Golden Gate Bridge
- The Spitfire Agency- Traveled across country on a bike and a domino caravan
- Peace activist and outspoken against Iraq war
- Conferred an honorary degree by York University for his honorary activism
- Lives in Maui in a mostly self-sustained community
KEY FOCUS
- Legalization of marijuana
- Environmental Activism
- Peace Activism
- Community building
Source: Wikipedia |
Hawke, Ethan
| Ethan Hawke in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Co-founder and sponsor of New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Heigl, Katherine
| Katherine Heigl in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Strong proponent of organ donation following the death of her brother in a vehicle accident
- Best Friends Animal Society
- Started, with mother, Heigl's Hounds of Hope as part of the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation. Organization rescues larger dogs with behavior problems and rehabilitates them. She has six dogs of her own.
- She and her husband, musician Josh Kelley, adopted a baby girl with special needs from South Korea in September 2009.
KEY FOCUS
- Animal Welfare
- Organ Donation
- Adoption
Source: Wikipedia |
Hepburn, Audrey
| Audrey Hepburn in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTED
- UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work in dozens of countries
- UNICEF work for over 40 years
- From 1988-1992, worked intensely in Asia, Africa and South America
- Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund
KEY FOCUS
- UNICEF
- Humanitarian
- Children's Issues
- Disaster Relief
Source: Wikipedia |
Hepburn, Katharine
| Katherine Hepburn in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTED
- Acknowledged being an atheist
- American Humanist Association- Received the Humanist Arts Award
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Hewitt, Jennifer Love
| Jennifer Love Hewitt in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund- Honorary Godparent
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Hitchcock, Alfred
Alfred Hitchcock in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTED
- Alfred J. Hitchcock Foundation - (Primarily Supported University of Southern California School of Cinema)
KEY FOCUS
Source: USA Today
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Holmes, Katie
| Katie Holmes in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Dizzy Feet Foundation- This organization awards scholarships to students enrolled in accredited dance institutions. The organization has also funded community dance programs in low-income areas across the U.S. Holmes has primarily been involved in fund-raising for the organization.
KEY FOCUS
Source: Variety, 9/30/10 |
Howard, Ron
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| Ron Howard in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Supported Barack Obama in 2008 U.S. Presidential election and appeared in FunnyorDie.com video encouraging voting.
- In 2003, awarded National Medal of Arts
- Ron and Cheryl Howard Family Foundation (Primarily Supports University of Southern California)
KEY FOCUS
- Arts Advocacy
- Political
- Education
Source: Wikipedia, USA Today
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