“Overnight, I went from just being responsible for myself to also being responsible for my father’s entire life, from financial and legal affairs to insurance coverage and doctors. I was out of my depth and alone. Until I called MPTF.”
MPTFriends
We all get by with a little help from our friends.
Throughout nearly 100 years of service to the entertainment industry, MPTF’s Community Programs and Social Workers have helped your colleagues through challenging and trying situations and they need your support to continue this legacy of care.
Your commitment to MPTF allows this nearly 100-year-old organization to continue taking care of our own by providing
MPTF’s Impact In 2018
4,054
Industry Members Of All
$2,978,612
Charitable Financial Assistance Distributed
MPTF Community Social Services Supported by MPTFriends members
These services are offered at no charge and have a tremendous impact on the men and women who receive them, as well as their families and friends.
Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Counseling
- Emergency Assistance
- Caregiver Support
- Financial Assistance
- Referrals
- Volunteer Coordination
- Home Safety
Example Of Personal Needs
- Emergency food vouchers
- Monthly Rent payment
- Utility bill payment
- Payment of a phone bill
- Co-pay for prescription medicines
- Hours of home care giving service
- Monthly transportation to doctors appointments for clients on a fixed income
Our Impact 2019 To Date
31%
Working Aged Members Of The Industry
81%
Live And Work In The Community
Watch MPTF’s Social Services In Action
Matt Bomer, Jay Ellis, Will Fetters, Jennifer Garner, John Hamm, Bryce Dallas Howard, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Keegan Michael Key, Kumail Nanjiani, Chris Pine, Keanu Reeves, Adam Scott, and Mary Steenburgen shed light on MPTF’s nearly 100-year old tradition of taking care of our own.
Matt Bomer shares the story of widower George. After losing his husband of just one month, George also quickly lost his husband’s pension and benefits. George thought he was out of options until a friend told him to call MPTF.
Bryce Dallas Howard shares the story of Alex and his young family. Out of work due to an unexpected stop in production Alex had two young sons, a pregnant wife on bedrest, and no money. Just days away from losing his family’s home a friend told him to call MPTF.
MPTFriends Committee
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