How did The Actors Fund get started?
A. A century ago, there were prevailing feelings of prejudice against people in the theatre. When actors and others engaged in the theatrical professions needed help, they had nowhere to turn. The more successful members of the entertainment community decided to assist those who were less fortunate in the industry by collecting money from their peers in an organized fashion. Thus, The Actors Fund was founded with a tradition of “taking care of our own.” The organization served as a catalyst in the process of reducing discrimination and integrating individuals in the theatrical profession into the social, political and economic aspects of community life. It worked diligently to improve the image and quality of life for entertainment professionals. An early purpose of The Actors Fund was to pay for proper burials, and this service continues to the present. Today, The Actors Fund continues to serve all entertainment professionals through comprehensive services and programs.
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