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Dear John,

The day has finally come: Giving Day is here!

As a proud member of the performing arts community and fellow supporter of the Entertainment Community Fund, I am excited to celebrate Giving Day! With Giving Day, we honor the founding of the Entertainment Community Fund 142 years ago—and we’re so grateful that you are part of our celebration.

Join us today by donating a gift of $142 to the Entertainment Community Fund.

The Fund is very close to my heart because of their work to provide stability for everyone in the entertainment industry—both those on stage and behind the scenes. It’s truly inspiring to witness the impact they make on so many lives!

As someone who has worked in this industry for many years, I have seen firsthand the ups and downs that many people face. That’s why the Fund’s efforts to promote financial stability, support women’s health concerns and provide affordable housing mean so much to me. It is also why I chose to play for the Fund when I had the opportunity to compete for charity on Celebrity Jeopardy! earlier this year.

This year, Giving Day will also support the Fund’s recently announced ESSENTIAL Campaign, the largest capacity-building effort in the organization’s history. As a member of the ESSENTIAL Campaign committee, I am so excited to share more about it with you.

The ESSENTIAL Campaign focuses on three areas:

• Expand and Sustain Core Services. Since its founding in 1882, the Fund has helped address the specific needs of entertainment professionals. We are working to triple the number of individuals we serve by reaching more people in additional communities with services such as scholarships, mental health services, health insurance and career counseling.
• Grow the Emergency Relief Reserve Fund. The Fund quickly responded to urgent needs during the crises of recent years, and we want to be prepared for whatever is ahead. We are creating an emergency relief reserve fund that allows us to respond to critical needs immediately and robustly the next time a crisis occurs.
• Support Mission-Critical Capital Projects. This includes upgrading and modernizing the residence facilities we have in New Jersey and New York, completing construction on The Hollywood Arts Collective complex and creating an affordable housing fund to stimulate investment in new projects in Los Angeles, New York and other cities around the country.

John, please make a gift of $142 today to ensure that we can continue to be the safety net they need. I realize not everyone can win a million bucks on a game show to donate to the Fund, but you can still do your part! Giving Day is only until midnight tonight—don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Lisa Ann Walter (she, her, hers)
Actress, Comedian, Producer and Entertainment Community Fund Essential Campaign Committee Member

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