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FOR MEMBERS THE ACTORS FUND HELPS SAG MEMBERS IN NEED NATIONWIDE D id you know that nearly 38 percent of the people assisted nationwide by The Actors Fund last year were Screen Actors Guild members? That's more than 4,800 people in 2010! The Fund's free and confidential services and programs exist to help you maintain and pursue your career while obtaining the support you need, knowing that you are part of a caring community. Whether you need emergency financial assistance, affor- dable housing, health care, supplemental employment or counseling, The Fund meets the needs of SAG members everywhere with a unique understanding of the challenges involved in the life of an actor. HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE MANY WAYS THE FUND HELPS ACTORS: • Have a problem with finances, chemical dependency, or need counseling and support? The social services team helps people find lasting solutions to the problems they face. • Uninsured? Learn how to obtain affordable health insurance through the Artists Health Insurance Resource Center (ahirc.org), offering individual counseling, insurance workshops and a comprehensive website with detailed state-by-state information. • Out of work? You can get a boost from The Actors Fund Work Program, which helps everyone in our business across the country to find meaningful sideline work, make the right career decisions and get the training they need. • And for seniors and those with HIV/AIDS, the supportive housing facilities in Manhattan, Brooklyn, New Jersey and West Hollywood provide comfortable communities to call home. The Actors Fund provides these and other essential programs for all SAG members. Why not consider a tax- deductible donation to help make The Actors Fund's important work possible? All SAG members have a special reason to help The Fund, since it's here for people just like you. Call or visit actorsfund.org to find out more. Los Angeles: (888) 825-0911; New York: (800) 221-7303; Chicago: (312) 372-0989. SINGER SALLY STEVENS SCORES VOICE AWARD T he Society of Singers honored one of our own September 19 at its 20th Ella Award Gala in Sherman Oaks, Calif. Sally Stevens was honored with the Voice Award for her professional accomplishments, her meritorious work on behalf of singers in need through the society, as well as her service on the national boards of SAG and AFTRA. Her career has spanned five decades, including work on The Simpsons, American Dad, The Sound of Music, Dr. Zhivago and Dirty Harry, just to name a few. Legendary singers Smokey Robinson and Aretha Franklin were also honored at the event. Pictured are, from left, SAG National Executive Director David White, SAG National Singers Committee Co-Chair Dawnn Lewis, Stevens and National Director of Stunt, Singers, Dancers and Safety Glenn Hiraoka. Were you ever a Professional Young Performer? You may have Unclaimed Income you don't know about. Contact The Actors Fund to find out about claiming these funds, call 323.933.9244 ext. 440 www.unclaimedcoogan.org SAVE ON SAG MERCH: Show your union pride this holiday season — and save! Now through December 31, for purchases over $50, save 15% on union-made Screen Actors Guild-branded merchandise available exclusively online at thesagshop.com. Use promo code HOLIDAY. 26 SCREEN ACTOR - Fall 2011 SAG.org Jacky Sallow