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!
# 1,624:
9:18 pm PST, Feb 8,
Dean Petrakis, California
# 1,623:
6:03 pm PST, Feb 8,
Name not displayed, California
# 1,622:
9:14 pm PST, Feb 7,
Name not displayed, New York
# 1,621:
11:59 am PST, Feb 7,
Name not displayed, California
# 1,620:
9:29 am PST, Feb 7,
Deborah Barylski, California
Every union "takes care of its own." That we are not doing that by closing this facility is horrific to me. Many people do not have the money or the heirs who can help. Keep this facility open, please.
Every union "takes care of its own." That we are not doing that by closing this facility is horrific to me. Many people do not have the money or the heirs who can help. Keep this facility open, please.
Casting director, member of Teamsters local 399
# 1,619:
6:14 pm PST, Feb 6,
Nancy Linehan Charles, California
SAG AFTRA AEA
SAG AFTRA AEA
# 1,618:
5:55 pm PST, Feb 6,
Zsolt Magyar, California
# 1,617:
5:45 pm PST, Feb 6,
Kiran Kaur Saini, California
IATSE Local 871
IATSE Local 871
# 1,616:
11:13 am PST, Feb 6,
Name not displayed, California
While I hope it's many years away, I have often thought this is where I will spend the end of my life (especially since I do not have immediate family in CA). It is shameful that we might lose this benefit and the care provided! And, it saddens me for the folks who need this care NOW!
While I hope it's many years away, I have often thought this is where I will spend the end of my life (especially since I do not have immediate family in CA). It is shameful that we might lose this benefit and the care provided! And, it saddens me for the folks who need this care NOW!
Local 871, AFTRA
# 1,615:
10:40 am PST, Feb 6,
Bruce Pasternack, California
# 1,614:
9:58 am PST, Feb 6,
Michael MARQUETTE, Minnesota
my Mom lived there until her death last year Take down these elitess liberal hipocrits
my Mom lived there until her death last year Take down these elitess liberal hipocrits
IA600
# 1,613:
7:40 am PST, Feb 6,
Stephen Tibbo, California
IATSE
IATSE
# 1,612:
9:54 pm PST, Feb 5,
Cheryl E. Woodbury, Rhode Island
My great-aunt was a resident of the LTC facility and is now at the Villa on the MPTF campus. What happens if she needs LTC again later? Will it be there for her? This is her home and she is very happy and well cared for. Keep it open and honor the promise.
My great-aunt was a resident of the LTC facility and is now at the Villa on the MPTF campus. What happens if she needs LTC again later? Will it be there for her? This is her home and she is very happy and well cared for. Keep it open and honor the promise.
# 1,611:
8:47 pm PST, Feb 5,
Name not displayed, Illinois
DGA
DGA
# 1,610:
7:37 pm PST, Feb 5,
Dora Hopkins, California
Who else is going to care of our own? Of you, your friends, your family, your co-workers, mentors etc. in this industry. We network because we are a community. This effects ALL of us in some way or another! Please re-think your decision.
Who else is going to care of our own? Of you, your friends, your family, your co-workers, mentors etc. in this industry. We network because we are a community. This effects ALL of us in some way or another! Please re-think your decision.
# 1,609:
7:00 pm PST, Feb 5,
Joan Penn, New York
SAG
SAG
# 1,608:
5:07 pm PST, Feb 5,
Name not displayed, California
I.A.T.S.E. Local 871
I.A.T.S.E. Local 871
# 1,607:
3:12 pm PST, Feb 5,
Carlo Bengiovanni, California
# 1,606:
2:17 pm PST, Feb 5,
Nicole Garcea, Arizona
# 1,605:
2:08 pm PST, Feb 5,
Ruth Stone-Holt, California
I am a union member and have worked very hard and hopefully will have the opprotunity to obtain the long term facility care benefits. I only have 3 more years and I will have earned that priviledge. I don't want it taken away from me...especially after I have worked so hard in this industry to earn it. The powers that be of the Motion Picture Home should be extremely ashamed of their actions and attitude towards the people that are there and the people that are working to earn the right to be there. I am all for a major house cleaning...more of the big wigs need to resign. We can save money and budget wisely without hurting people in the process.
I am a union member and have worked very hard and hopefully will have the opprotunity to obtain the long term facility care benefits. I only have 3 more years and I will have earned that priviledge. I don't want it taken away from me...especially after I have worked so hard in this industry to earn it. The powers that be of the Motion Picture Home should be extremely ashamed of their actions and attitude towards the people that are there and the people that are working to earn the right to be there. I am all for a major house cleaning...more of the big wigs need to resign. We can save money and budget wisely without hurting people in the process.
OPEIU local 174
# 1,604:
12:38 pm PST, Feb 5,
Marcia Solomon, California
SAG
SAG
# 1,603:
12:35 pm PST, Feb 5,
Peter Kuttner, Illinois
IATSE Local 600
IATSE Local 600
# 1,602:
9:59 am PST, Feb 5,
Name not displayed, California
Taking care of our own is supposed to mean just that. People have signed over their estates expecting reliable care in return.
Taking care of our own is supposed to mean just that. People have signed over their estates expecting reliable care in return.
Local 871
# 1,601:
9:58 am PST, Feb 5,
Diane Hounsell, New York
Awful! Please don't close the MPTF Nursing Home. There's got to be a way!
Awful! Please don't close the MPTF Nursing Home. There's got to be a way!
IATSE Local 161
# 1,600:
10:45 pm PST, Feb 4,
Sue Lawless, New York
SSDC, AEA, SAG, AFTRA
SSDC, AEA, SAG, AFTRA
# 1,599:
8:26 pm PST, Feb 4,
Douglas Hart, New York
# 1,598:
8:03 pm PST, Feb 4,
Tecia Esposito, California
This would be really terrible. Please don't close the facility.
This would be really terrible. Please don't close the facility.
IATSE 871
# 1,597:
8:02 pm PST, Feb 4,
Jennifer Freudenberg, California
There are SO many people who have planned on having this available to them in their later years -- it will be utterly devastating for them if this place were to close!!! Isn't there a way to keep it going for 20 more years, with a firm date of closing it, say in 2030, so the younger workers know that it will not be an option for them, but it can still be there for the people who will really need it in the coming 20 years??? I'm SURE you can find a way to make it happen! Please try!
There are SO many people who have planned on having this available to them in their later years -- it will be utterly devastating for them if this place were to close!!! Isn't there a way to keep it going for 20 more years, with a firm date of closing it, say in 2030, so the younger workers know that it will not be an option for them, but it can still be there for the people who will really need it in the coming 20 years??? I'm SURE you can find a way to make it happen! Please try!
871 - Script Supervisor
# 1,596:
4:11 pm PST, Feb 4,
Rhonda Hodges, California
People signed over thoier estates and everything they had to the effectr they would truly retire there. How can we treat our elders with such disrespect? who will fight for the place or is this all about money-making. We need some one who knows health-care to fill the position of
People signed over thoier estates and everything they had to the effectr they would truly retire there. How can we treat our elders with such disrespect? who will fight for the place or is this all about money-making. We need some one who knows health-care to fill the position of
# 1,595:
12:31 pm PST, Feb 4,
Drew Falcone, California
We must set a standard. After all, we are going to be there one day ourselves.
We must set a standard. After all, we are going to be there one day ourselves.
SAG, AFTRA
# 1,594:
11:31 am PST, Feb 4,
Roger Alers, California
# 1,593:
10:06 am PST, Feb 4,
Patti Westen, California
# 1,592:
9:55 am PST, Feb 4,
Norine Jameson, California
MPTF employees are also your own, part of the caring family. They are not only heartbroken to see what is happening to those they have cared for and loved, but suffer the indignity of being escorted out of the facility by security on the day they are laid off as if they are criminals, many of them after over 20 years of devoted work. As a retired employee, I feel their pain and pray for them and their patients and residents as they go through this very painful time. Thank you for working to Save the lives of our own!
MPTF employees are also your own, part of the caring family. They are not only heartbroken to see what is happening to those they have cared for and loved, but suffer the indignity of being escorted out of the facility by security on the day they are laid off as if they are criminals, many of them after over 20 years of devoted work. As a retired employee, I feel their pain and pray for them and their patients and residents as they go through this very painful time. Thank you for working to Save the lives of our own!
# 1,591:
8:29 am PST, Feb 4,
Judy Hollywood, California
My husband was a working actor all his life. He supported the motion picture home and had great pride in knowing there was such a wonderful place.
My husband was a working actor all his life. He supported the motion picture home and had great pride in knowing there was such a wonderful place.
# 1,590:
6:32 am PST, Feb 4,
Name not displayed, California
# 1,589:
5:42 am PST, Feb 4,
Richard Kelley, California
I have stopped contributing to the fund since the term, "Taking care of our own," became, KILLING OUR OWN
I have stopped contributing to the fund since the term, "Taking care of our own," became, KILLING OUR OWN
local 728
# 1,588:
2:42 am PST, Feb 4,
Name not displayed, California
I have been a supporter of MPTV facilities for over 50 years . . . this decision comes as a shock to me. Where do our fellow members turn now, when their lives are at stake?
I have been a supporter of MPTV facilities for over 50 years . . . this decision comes as a shock to me. Where do our fellow members turn now, when their lives are at stake?
DGA, AFTRA, SAG, AEA
# 1,587:
12:24 am PST, Feb 4,
Mimi Cozzens, California
I had always thought that the Assisted Living and Long Term Care facility at MPTF would be my final home. I am in fact on the waiting list for when that time comes some years down the line. I have most of my medical needs taken care of through MPTF. And I had shoulder surgery at the hospital there before they closed it. I am distressed that it no longer exists and that they plan to eliminate Long Term Care. AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE POWERS THAT BE PLAN FOR THAT VERY VALUABLE PIECE OF PROPERTY THAT THE MPTF SITS ON.
I had always thought that the Assisted Living and Long Term Care facility at MPTF would be my final home. I am in fact on the waiting list for when that time comes some years down the line. I have most of my medical needs taken care of through MPTF. And I had shoulder surgery at the hospital there before they closed it. I am distressed that it no longer exists and that they plan to eliminate Long Term Care. AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE POWERS THAT BE PLAN FOR THAT VERY VALUABLE PIECE OF PROPERTY THAT THE MPTF SITS ON.
SAG, AFTRA, AEA
# 1,586:
11:33 pm PST, Feb 3,
David Garden, California
Local 600
Local 600
# 1,585:
10:08 pm PST, Feb 3,
Maxwell Reis, California
# 1,584:
8:57 pm PST, Feb 3,
Anne Johansen, New Jersey
Save the Motion Picture home! Please keep the long-term facility open.
Save the Motion Picture home! Please keep the long-term facility open.
# 1,583:
7:42 pm PST, Feb 3,
Jim Michaels, California
PGA, DGA and SAG.
PGA, DGA and SAG.
# 1,582:
4:15 pm PST, Feb 3,
Sylvia Meals, California
It is important that we take care of our own.
It is important that we take care of our own.
Screen Actors Guild, AFTRA
# 1,581:
2:00 pm PST, Feb 3,
Joyce Van Patten, New York
it is only right to take of our own..
it is only right to take of our own..
# 1,580:
1:44 pm PST, Feb 3,
Constance Congdon, Massachusetts
Dramatists Guild Pen
Dramatists Guild Pen
# 1,579:
1:30 pm PST, Feb 3,
Name not displayed, California
We need to take care of those needing our help the most ! Keep the nursing home , it is the pride of our industry and the example for the. Any of us could need this one day
We need to take care of those needing our help the most ! Keep the nursing home , it is the pride of our industry and the example for the. Any of us could need this one day
# 1,578:
1:22 pm PST, Feb 3,
Michael Andreas, California
AFM, SAG, AFTRA, Dramatists Guild, The Recording Academy, The TV Academy
AFM, SAG, AFTRA, Dramatists Guild, The Recording Academy, The TV Academy
# 1,577:
1:12 pm PST, Feb 3,
David Grant, United Kingdom
It was very comforting for me and my immediate familly when I was able to visit my aunt Miss Isobal Elsom, and see the love, care and attention she was recieving; as we all live in the U.K. visits were not possible, but we felt secure in the knowledge she was being well looked after
It was very comforting for me and my immediate familly when I was able to visit my aunt Miss Isobal Elsom, and see the love, care and attention she was recieving; as we all live in the U.K. visits were not possible, but we felt secure in the knowledge she was being well looked after
# 1,576:
1:07 pm PST, Feb 3,
Christine Sozzani, California
# 1,575:
12:45 pm PST, Feb 3,
Stephen Smith, California
# 1,574:
12:43 pm PST, Feb 3,
Rebecca Borquez, California
Please fight to provide a healthy, safe home for our elderly! Many of these people worked their whole lives and counted on this Long-Term Care Facility to be there for them. We can't turn them away now!!!
Please fight to provide a healthy, safe home for our elderly! Many of these people worked their whole lives and counted on this Long-Term Care Facility to be there for them. We can't turn them away now!!!
# 1,573:
12:07 pm PST, Feb 3,
Bruno Mora, California
# 1,572:
11:53 am PST, Feb 3,
Jon Sharp, South Carolina
SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!
SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!
Retired member: SAG, DGA
# 1,571:
11:50 am PST, Feb 3,
Brian Bartone, California
The show must go on and so must MPTF facilities. Period. There is no other option. Do the right thing
The show must go on and so must MPTF facilities. Period. There is no other option. Do the right thing
# 1,570:
11:49 am PST, Feb 3,
Walter Boxer, California
BAFTA
BAFTA
# 1,569:
11:07 am PST, Feb 3,
David Ehrenstein, California
As a journalist I have over the years visitied Motion Picture Home to see various people. It is a wonderful facitlity that should never be closed.
As a journalist I have over the years visitied Motion Picture Home to see various people. It is a wonderful facitlity that should never be closed.
# 1,568:
11:03 am PST, Feb 3,
Edward Havranek, New Jersey
How could these people even think of closing this facility when the charter states it shall be maintained for forever. Let the rest of the Trustees get the message and get the hell out.
How could these people even think of closing this facility when the charter states it shall be maintained for forever. Let the rest of the Trustees get the message and get the hell out.
# 1,567:
10:41 am PST, Feb 3,
Barbara Kantor, Colorado
"We Take Care of Our Own" Please reverse this decision and live up the the moto imprinted on the grounds!
"We Take Care of Our Own" Please reverse this decision and live up the the moto imprinted on the grounds!
# 1,566:
10:40 am PST, Feb 3,
Josh Cohen, California
# 1,565:
10:38 am PST, Feb 3,
Edward Goral, California
We MUST care for each other!!
We MUST care for each other!!
Local 839
# 1,564:
10:27 am PST, Feb 3,
John Debney, California
I am appalled by the recent developments at the Motion Picture Hospital and long term facility. I know first hand the care and attention that my mom received when she was hospitalized in 2001. We as entertainment professionals work all our lives to support this wonderful institution. We need the services to continue and want to make the hospital and home the best in the world. This is where we had hoped our monies went. I will lend my voice to the growing chorus of outrage over the state of affairs. Shame on those who would abandon our brothers and sisters in the business at this time in their lives. John Debney
I am appalled by the recent developments at the Motion Picture Hospital and long term facility. I know first hand the care and attention that my mom received when she was hospitalized in 2001. We as entertainment professionals work all our lives to support this wonderful institution. We need the services to continue and want to make the hospital and home the best in the world. This is where we had hoped our monies went. I will lend my voice to the growing chorus of outrage over the state of affairs. Shame on those who would abandon our brothers and sisters in the business at this time in their lives. John Debney
# 1,563:
10:23 am PST, Feb 3,
Peter Marshall, California
member AFTRA, SAG, EQUITY
member AFTRA, SAG, EQUITY
# 1,562:
10:15 am PST, Feb 3,
Louis Eafalla, California
I've followed this story for quite some time. It would be tragic to close this facility. My mother was in a care facility and I know the positive influence her stay there had on her in her final years. Please keep this facililty open. It would truly br devastating to it's residents and their families.
I've followed this story for quite some time. It would be tragic to close this facility. My mother was in a care facility and I know the positive influence her stay there had on her in her final years. Please keep this facililty open. It would truly br devastating to it's residents and their families.
# 1,561:
9:52 am PST, Feb 3,
Sandy Martin, California
This was a promise that should be honored. It's the least we can do after so much struggle from just BEING in this business.
This was a promise that should be honored. It's the least we can do after so much struggle from just BEING in this business.
Sag and Aftra member for over 30 yrs,
# 1,560:
9:36 am PST, Feb 3,
Name not displayed, California
Cartoonist Union Local 839
Cartoonist Union Local 839
# 1,559:
9:28 am PST, Feb 3,
Kit (christopher) Kalionzes, California
IATSE 600
IATSE 600
# 1,558:
9:05 am PST, Feb 3,
Shannon Green, California
# 1,557:
8:23 am PST, Feb 3,
Gloria Henry, California
I was present at the dedication ceremony of the Motion Picture Home back in 1947 as a guest from Columbia Pictures. We were promised that it would always be there for us, if, and when,we needed it---- "We take care of our own". I'm nearly 87 and I could very possibly need it some day in the future, but now my (and hundreds of other aging union members who supported the fund throughout their productive years) safety net is gone. Please bring it back.
I was present at the dedication ceremony of the Motion Picture Home back in 1947 as a guest from Columbia Pictures. We were promised that it would always be there for us, if, and when,we needed it---- "We take care of our own". I'm nearly 87 and I could very possibly need it some day in the future, but now my (and hundreds of other aging union members who supported the fund throughout their productive years) safety net is gone. Please bring it back.
SAG
# 1,556:
8:13 am PST, Feb 3,
Barbra Porter, California
We HAVE to take care of our Seniors in need !!! Remember, in a blink of an eye..that will be us .
We HAVE to take care of our Seniors in need !!! Remember, in a blink of an eye..that will be us .
# 1,555:
8:10 am PST, Feb 3,
Norma Vela, California
# 1,554:
8:06 am PST, Feb 3,
Kathleen Misko, California
I've worked 46 years. Donated to the fund. Was always proud of taking care of our own. I need to be proud again
I've worked 46 years. Donated to the fund. Was always proud of taking care of our own. I need to be proud again
Motion picture Costumers. Local 705
# 1,553:
7:47 am PST, Feb 3,
Paulette Osborne, New York
I'm glad you are making progress!
I'm glad you are making progress!
SAG
# 1,552:
7:46 am PST, Feb 3,
Allegra Stahl, California
# 1,551:
7:41 am PST, Feb 3,
Howard Chesley, California
The arrogant disregard of the community by Dr. Tillman has shown itself not only in his mishandling of the Motion Picture Home, but also in the demoralization of medical staff and the degradation of services at the MPTF clinics. We now need an optimistic, can-do administrator who will undo the damage and find a way to make things work.
The arrogant disregard of the community by Dr. Tillman has shown itself not only in his mishandling of the Motion Picture Home, but also in the demoralization of medical staff and the degradation of services at the MPTF clinics. We now need an optimistic, can-do administrator who will undo the damage and find a way to make things work.
WGA
