How is The Actors Fund different from the Motion Picture and Television Fund?
A. The Motion Picture and Television Fund is the largest social services charity in Southern California providing assistance to people in the film and television industries. Programs and services include health clinics and a hospital, a retirement and nursing home in Woodland Hills, California, child care and pre-school educational services, health education and information, social services and financial assistance. The Actors Fund is a national nonprofit organization serving all entertainment professionals with a wide range of services. In 2005, The Actors Fund provided $2,254,819 in financial assistance grants.
