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Reel Hope: "U" and "V" Celebrities |
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Reel Hope: "U" and "V" 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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Union, Gabrielle
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| Gabrielle Union in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Currently involved in an ad campaign for the organization (2010-11).
KEY FOCUS
Source: Celebrity Charity Magazine |
Van Dyke, Dick
| Dick Van Dyke in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- National Reye's Syndrome Foundation- National Spokesperson, inspired by death of granddaughter to the disease
- Honorary Member of Barbershop Harmony Society
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Van Sant, Gus
| Gus Van Sant in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- New York International Children's Film Festival Juror
KEY FOCUS
- Arts Advocacy/Children's Film
Source: Wikipedia |
Vardalos, Nia
| Nia Vardalos in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Has adopted one daughter and spoken out about adoption
- Practices the Greek Orthodox religion
KEY FOCUS
Source: Wikipedia |
Vaughn, Vince
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| Vince Vaughn in the Community
ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- USO- Has visited soldiers in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Iraq
- Participated in 2010's "We are the World" remake
- Owen Wilson told USA Today in 2004 that Vaughn is a Republican.
- Has pitched for Ron Paul
KEY FOCUS
- U.S. Military
- Disaster Relief
- Politics
Source: Wikipedia, Vanity Fair (June 2011)
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Vergara, Sofia
| Sofia Vergara in the Community ORGANIZATIONS SHE SUPPORTS
- Founded the organization "Peace and Hope for the Children of Colombia" in 2001. Every year, she takes the top 20 students from leading orphanages in Colombia to Disneyland.
KEY FOCUS
- Children's Issues
- Education
- Tourism/Promotion of Colombia
Source: Variety, 9/30/10 |
Voight, Jon
| Jon Voight in the Community ORGANIZATIONS HE SUPPORTS
- Supported President John F. Kennedy
- Worked for George McGovern's registration efforts in the inner city
- Actively protested against the Vietnam War
- In the late 70's, supported Unidad, a leftist group in Chile
- Endorsed Rudy Giuliani in 2008 Presidential elections
- Supported John McCain for President in 2008
- Narrated a video biography of Sarah Palin
- In 2008, paid a solidary visit to Israel
- Outspoken against Wesley Clark and Barack Obama
- Has been supportive of the Tea Party
- Opposes Healthcare Reform
- Regrets his early liberal activities
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Source: Wikipedia |
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