KEEP THE MPTF NURSING HOME OPEN!
Target:
Motion Picture Television Fund Board of Directors
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Members of the Entertainment Industry and other concerned citizens demand that the Motion Picture Television Fund Board of Directors immediately reverse its decision to close the MPTF long-term care facility before more elderly lives are lost to the stress and trauma of forced eviction.
Members of the Entertainment Industry and other concerned citizens demand that the Motion Picture Television Fund Board of Directors immediately reverse its decision to close the MPTF long-term care facility before more elderly lives are lost to the stress and trauma of forced eviction.
We, the undersigned concerned citizens and members of the Entertainment Industry, strongly urge you to IMMEDIATELY REVERSE YOUR DECISION TO CLOSE THE LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY AT THE MOTION PICTURE TELEVISION HOME.
Many industry workers have contributed to the MPTF throughout their careers with the expectation that this all-important safety net would remain in place and it's now 88-year-old mission of "Taking Care of Our Own" would continue as promised for our generation and those that follow.
We are also concerned about the adverse effects this threatened closure is having on the elderly residents of this nursing home and their families -- including the INCREASED DEATH RATE of both residents and transferees.
Please, it's not too late. for the sake of these elderly residents' lives and those who will need this facility in the future, KEEP THE MPTF NURSING HOME OPEN!
Many industry workers have contributed to the MPTF throughout their careers with the expectation that this all-important safety net would remain in place and it's now 88-year-old mission of "Taking Care of Our Own" would continue as promised for our generation and those that follow.
We are also concerned about the adverse effects this threatened closure is having on the elderly residents of this nursing home and their families -- including the INCREASED DEATH RATE of both residents and transferees.
Please, it's not too late. for the sake of these elderly residents' lives and those who will need this facility in the future, KEEP THE MPTF NURSING HOME OPEN!
We signed the "KEEP THE MPTF NURSING HOME OPEN!" petition!
# 1,190:
12:55 pm PST, Nov 5,
Suzanne Benoit, California
All of my life, my family and I worked to support the MPTF Country Home. My parents and all our family friends were in film production and often spoke proudly about our industry's promise that "We Take Care Of Our Own." My mother was involved in Motion Picture Mothers Club, which supported the fund. She and I were also members of the Screen Smart Set which loved supporting the Country Home. It has always been a shining example of the heart of our industry. Thru SSS, I once produced a play as a fund-raiser in the Louis B. Mayer Theatre on the grounds - I walked newcomers around, so proud to show how giants of the business had contributed to make the Country House a wonderful place for those who needed it. I am shocked that the leaders of our industry today are so callous that they would willingly allow this shining example to pass away. What about those people who pledged a portion of their checks to the Home, knowing it would be there for them someday, if necessary? It sickens me to see that today's industry leaders have so little respect for a longstanding, solemn promise. With the salaries they earn and the funds they are able to raise, this horrific action should not even be on the table. They dishonor the intentions and the actions of all the greats who came before them - but apparently greed trumps shame.
All of my life, my family and I worked to support the MPTF Country Home. My parents and all our family friends were in film production and often spoke proudly about our industry's promise that "We Take Care Of Our Own." My mother was involved in Motion Picture Mothers Club, which supported the fund. She and I were also members of the Screen Smart Set which loved supporting the Country Home. It has always been a shining example of the heart of our industry. Thru SSS, I once produced a play as a fund-raiser in the Louis B. Mayer Theatre on the grounds - I walked newcomers around, so proud to show how giants of the business had contributed to make the Country House a wonderful place for those who needed it. I am shocked that the leaders of our industry today are so callous that they would willingly allow this shining example to pass away. What about those people who pledged a portion of their checks to the Home, knowing it would be there for them someday, if necessary? It sickens me to see that today's industry leaders have so little respect for a longstanding, solemn promise. With the salaries they earn and the funds they are able to raise, this horrific action should not even be on the table. They dishonor the intentions and the actions of all the greats who came before them - but apparently greed trumps shame.
SAG, AFTRA, Actors Equity
# 1,189:
3:15 pm PST, Nov 4,
Judy Rosenblatt, New York
It is absolutely disgraceful to close this long-term care facility. Please let's stop this from happening. We'll all be there (at that stage of life) sooner or later.
It is absolutely disgraceful to close this long-term care facility. Please let's stop this from happening. We'll all be there (at that stage of life) sooner or later.
sag, aftra, aea
# 1,188:
12:06 pm PST, Nov 4,
Richard Cannon, California
C'mon MPTF, it's not too late to do the right thing. The fund has been in existence for nearly a century. It deserves to be supported.
C'mon MPTF, it's not too late to do the right thing. The fund has been in existence for nearly a century. It deserves to be supported.
DGA
# 1,187:
11:07 am PST, Nov 3,
Alexis Thomason, New York
# 1,186:
6:32 am PST, Nov 3,
Colleen Jasinski, New York
Please reconsider your decision. We need to take care of those who came before us.
Please reconsider your decision. We need to take care of those who came before us.
# 1,185:
2:50 pm PST, Nov 2,
Natalie Swan, New York
# 1,184:
10:15 am PST, Nov 2,
J. P., New York
# 1,183:
5:36 am PST, Nov 2,
Catherine Goodman, New York
SAG, EQUITY, AFTRA
SAG, EQUITY, AFTRA
# 1,182:
5:22 am PST, Nov 2,
Name not displayed, New York
If this home is closed it would be an absolute travesty.
If this home is closed it would be an absolute travesty.
# 1,181:
3:36 am PST, Nov 2,
Richard Brundage, New York
PLEASE don't close the MPTF long-term care facility!
PLEASE don't close the MPTF long-term care facility!
SAG, AFTRA, AEA
# 1,180:
12:29 am PST, Nov 2,
Name not displayed, New York
# 1,179:
7:57 pm PST, Nov 1,
Jacqueline Margolis, New York
# 1,178:
7:09 pm PST, Nov 1,
Name not displayed, New York
What could have led to this unconscienable decision? These people need help particularly in these difficult times.
What could have led to this unconscienable decision? These people need help particularly in these difficult times.
# 1,177:
2:22 pm PST, Nov 1,
Elizabeth Foote, California
# 1,176:
3:27 am PST, Nov 1,
Kimberlyn Jones, California
# 1,175:
10:05 am PDT, Oct 31,
C. Boardman, New York
Once more the remarkable greed of a few leaves me flummoxed, disgusted and saddened. Fortunately, the MAJORITY of people are truly NOT driven by such avarice and we WILL make our voices heard. Enough is enough!
Once more the remarkable greed of a few leaves me flummoxed, disgusted and saddened. Fortunately, the MAJORITY of people are truly NOT driven by such avarice and we WILL make our voices heard. Enough is enough!
AEA, SAG, AFTRA.
# 1,174:
9:16 am PDT, Oct 31,
Name not displayed, New York
a sadly lo percentage of actors make a living wage and now you're goiwng to torture them in old age too?
a sadly lo percentage of actors make a living wage and now you're goiwng to torture them in old age too?
SAG, AEA, AFTRA
# 1,173:
10:53 pm PDT, Oct 30,
Merrick Bursuk, New York
This is a sad outrage....especially at this time of our lives AND the lives of the elderly members of the Entertainment Community.
This is a sad outrage....especially at this time of our lives AND the lives of the elderly members of the Entertainment Community.
# 1,172:
7:34 pm PDT, Oct 30,
Gene Barnhart, California
We have all ben promised a comfortable place when we retire, and now it is being yanked out from under us. So much money was put into the extras with no consideration for the neccesities. Definetly poor planning.
We have all ben promised a comfortable place when we retire, and now it is being yanked out from under us. So much money was put into the extras with no consideration for the neccesities. Definetly poor planning.
IATSE 7O5 - MOTION PICTURE COSTUMERS
# 1,171:
2:12 pm PDT, Oct 30,
Rutanya Alda, New York
Closing the home is absolutely not acceptable. Find another place to save money and not on the backs of helpless people who have given their all for this industry.
Closing the home is absolutely not acceptable. Find another place to save money and not on the backs of helpless people who have given their all for this industry.
SAG AFTRA AEA
# 1,170:
12:47 pm PDT, Oct 30,
Name not displayed, California
# 1,169:
10:46 am PDT, Oct 30,
Joan Adelle Nelson, California
Remember the elderly who invested all their lives while entertaining America to have peace at this age, not to make medical home personnel rich and get evicted afterwards.
Remember the elderly who invested all their lives while entertaining America to have peace at this age, not to make medical home personnel rich and get evicted afterwards.
AEA, AGVA, SAG
# 1,168:
9:57 am PDT, Oct 30,
Bettina Russo, California
# 1,167:
9:21 am PDT, Oct 30,
Brenda Goldstein, California
# 1,166:
9:00 am PDT, Oct 30,
Carrie Mitchum, Tennessee
My grandfather, Robert Mitchum was a strong supporter of this. My great uncle, John Mitchum, lived his remainng days in dignity here. Please, don't allow this to close. We care for our own.
My grandfather, Robert Mitchum was a strong supporter of this. My great uncle, John Mitchum, lived his remainng days in dignity here. Please, don't allow this to close. We care for our own.
SAG AFTRA
# 1,165:
2:12 am PDT, Oct 30,
Gregory Crafts, California
The actions of the MPTF are shameful.
The actions of the MPTF are shameful.
Proud member of SAG & AFTRA
# 1,164:
9:15 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Heidi Sobel, California
# 1,163:
8:19 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Elise Caitlin, California
Thank you Richard for all your work on behalf of all of us who want to wind up there instead of the streets!
Thank you Richard for all your work on behalf of all of us who want to wind up there instead of the streets!
SAG, AFTRA, AEA.
# 1,162:
8:11 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Eric Appel, California
# 1,161:
5:36 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Kelli Maroney, California
# 1,160:
2:36 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
AEA, SSDC, League of Professional Theatre Women
AEA, SSDC, League of Professional Theatre Women
# 1,159:
2:28 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Bill Smitrovich, California
Bravo, Richard Stellar, for keeping the heat on!! Keep the "light of truth" shining on this issue until the directly effected families, the thousands of donors, and our creative community get the transparency we all deserve. In unity. Bill Smitrovich
Bravo, Richard Stellar, for keeping the heat on!! Keep the "light of truth" shining on this issue until the directly effected families, the thousands of donors, and our creative community get the transparency we all deserve. In unity. Bill Smitrovich
National Chairman of the SAG Senior Performers Committee.
# 1,158:
1:48 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Kris Heller, California
Animation Guild
Animation Guild
# 1,157:
1:43 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Joe Howard, California
This is a treasured institution of our industry performing the most valuable of funtions.
This is a treasured institution of our industry performing the most valuable of funtions.
SAG, AFTRA, AEA
# 1,156:
12:52 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Eryn Merwart, Canada
# 1,155:
10:51 am PDT, Oct 29,
Name not displayed, California
This was a promise the industry made to their own. Look how many years people have been paying in for this service. Don't disappoint the elderly.
This was a promise the industry made to their own. Look how many years people have been paying in for this service. Don't disappoint the elderly.
# 1,154:
9:41 am PDT, Oct 29,
Stephanie Gordon, California
My grandmother worked her whole life in the industry, and EARNED the RIGHT to live there. She was told that she could live out her final years at the Motion Picture Home. While she is currently in good health, and residing in the Lodge, due to her diabetes this could change at a moments notice. If she is packed off to some random hospital there is no telling what will become of her. Closing the hospital is abominable.
My grandmother worked her whole life in the industry, and EARNED the RIGHT to live there. She was told that she could live out her final years at the Motion Picture Home. While she is currently in good health, and residing in the Lodge, due to her diabetes this could change at a moments notice. If she is packed off to some random hospital there is no telling what will become of her. Closing the hospital is abominable.
# 1,153:
9:16 am PDT, Oct 29,
Howard Ross Ross, Utah
This is so criminal we were told that my mother would be able to spend the rest of her life here. Also trying to move someone who will be 102 in January is very dangerous.
This is so criminal we were told that my mother would be able to spend the rest of her life here. Also trying to move someone who will be 102 in January is very dangerous.
# 1,152:
8:51 am PDT, Oct 29,
Name not displayed, California
THIS IS AN OUTRAGE-PLEASE KEEP THE MPTF NURSING HOME OPEN.
THIS IS AN OUTRAGE-PLEASE KEEP THE MPTF NURSING HOME OPEN.
SAG/AFTRA/AEA
# 1,151:
8:25 am PDT, Oct 29,
Alisha Seaton, California
SAG
SAG
