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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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Newman, Paul
| Paul Newman in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTED
- Started "Newman's Own" line of products and has supported numerous organizations with its proceeds. As of 2008, over $280 million has been raised with all post-tax profits donated to charities.
- Hole-in-The-Wall Camps founder, with wife, for seriously ill children. Serves 13,000 children every year free of charge.
- Supported Eugene McCarthy in 1968, support that put him 19th on Richard Nixon's enemies list
- Opposed Vietnam War
- Supported Ned Lamont in Connecticut's 2006 Democratic Primary against Joe Lieberman
- Known as a liberal
- Supported Chris Dodd's presidential campaign
- Attended the first Earth Day in 1970
- Active supporter of gay rights, including marriage
- Concerned about global warming, supported nuclear energy development
- Co-sponsors the PEN/Newman's Own First Amendment Award. Following his death, his daughter Nell now leads the effort.
- In June 1999, donated $250,000 to Catholic Relief Services for Kosovo Refugee relief
- In 2007, Kenyon College- Donated $10 million to a capital campaign
- In 2007, donated $5,000 to Ypsilanti High School's Drama Dept.
- One of the founders of Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy
- Named the Most Generous Celebrity in 2008 by GivingBack.org
- Started the Scott Newman Center for Drug Abuse Prevention in memory of his son
KEY FOCUS
- Philanthropy
- Corporate Philanthropy
- Drug Abuse Prevention
- Disaster Relief
- Refugee Relief
- Children's Health
- Politics
- Environmental/Ecological issues
- Activism
- Free Speech
- Gay Rights
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Newton, Thandie
| Thandie Newton in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Contributed a foreword to a book of children's writing to benefit NSPCC, a child protection agency
- Visited poverty stricken Mali in 2008
- Switched from a BMW to a Toyota Prius in 2008 and has encouraged her friends to switch to environmentally friendly cars
KEY FOCUS
- Humanitarian
- Children's Issues/Child Welfare
- Environmental
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Norris, Chuck
| Chuck Norris in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Republican Party and has donated over $32,000 since 1988 to a variety of candidates
- Supports gun rights
- Against public schools condoning homosexuality
- Endorsed Mike Huckabee for Republican Presidential candidate in 2008
- Supported California Proposition 8, banning gay marriage
KEY FOCUS
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Norton, Edward
| Edward Norton in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Strong supporter of former New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer
- Enterprise Community Partners- promoting affordable housing, Board of Trustees for an organization started by his grandfather
- Actively involved in renewable energy programs and environmental causes. Has worked with Enterprise's Green Communities Initiative and BP's Solar Neighbors Program
- Supports social justice causes including improving the quality of life in low-income areas
- United Way
- President of the American branch of Masaai Wilderness Conservation Trust. Raised over $1 million by fielding a team of 30 runners during a New York marathon.
- Launched website Crowdrise, using social networking sites to raise money for charity
KEY FOCUS
- Politics
- Affordable housing
- Anti-Poverty
- Environmental
- Conservation
- Philanthropy
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