55 SAG-AFTRA SPECIAL ISSUE 2021 // SAGAFTRA.ORG
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home, saw a 20% surge of engagement this past year,
with more than 140 million online views. New readers,
including SAG-AFTRA members Angela Bassett, Jaime
Camil and Ray Romano, took up the mantle to read
stories, and a special virtual summer camp initiative
proved popular with young readers worldwide.
Unfortunately, the annual auction fundraisers
benefiting the Foundation are canceled this year
due to the pandemic. But in their place, the
SAG Awards® has activated new partnerships
and sponsors, which are reflected in this year's
SAG Awards® nominee gift bag (see page 59).
In addition to providing special gifts for award
nominees and presenters, each sponsor pledged
a sum to be given toward the Foundation's
emergency relief efforts and programs.
"I'm proud of everyone who has stepped up so that
the Foundation could help thousands of our fellow
members in crisis, and I'm thankful to the SAG
Awards® for their long-term support, which helps us
keep our vital safety net strong," said Vance.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation relies entirely on the
kindness and generosity of its donors to fund all of
its programs. Join the SAG Awards® in supporting
our community at sagaftrafoundation.org/donate.
For information about receiving assistance from
the Foundation's COVID-19 Relief Fund or to make
a contribution, please visit sagaftra.foundation/
disasterrelief.
If you need help, ask. And if you can help, give.
