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A Noble Profession

For National Social Work Month in March of 2026, we'd like you to meet three outstanding members of MPTF’s social work team. Carly Castaneda, LCSW, started at MPTF in 2014 in the Community Volunteers department which she found as part of GSWEC (Geriatric Social...

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The 2025 LA Fires Insurance & Legal Rights

The Beverly Hills Bar Association presents the webinar "The 2025 LA Fires: Your Insurance and Legal Rights in the Aftermath, and What to Expect in 2026" with info and resources including MPTF. Get the resources from the video here >...

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A Place for Peace

“I learned the fragility of life and how quickly things can be gone, and to appreciate everything and each other.” That lesson was one Jacqueline Craven learned from several life experiences starting with the devastating Malibu fire in 1993. She and her husband,...

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Don’t Wait, Plan Your Estate!

It's never too early to start thinking and planning! Estate planning is about more than just money. A comprehensive estate plan is a communication tool and a gift to those who care about you and those who will care for you. Naomi Rodda, MPTF's Director of Home...

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A Safe Haven

When the wildfires hit at the beginning of this year, the devastating impact on industry members was immediate. One Palisades resident who had to find shelter immediately was Adam Lorenzo, a veteran comedy writer and filmmaker who got his first gig in 1999 as a...

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Life’s Challenges

“I didn’t know how to save myself, but they did.” That’s how Editors Guild member Glenn Darby feels about the upheaval he’s experienced since Heidi, his wife of thirty years, passed away suddenly a year ago. Living in L.A. since 1988, he first joined what is now...

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A Caring Spotlight

This month we celebrate National Social Work Month, a time to honor and celebrate the incredible impact of the social work profession on our lives. The work of MPTF’s 20+ strong Social Services team during the pandemic, the recent strikes, and now the wildfires has...

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Navigating FEMA for the Entertainment Industry

On January 29, 2025, entertainment industry members could have their questions answered about FEMA applications, learn troubleshooting tips, and understand common myths at a special webinar sponsored by a partnership of entertainment industry unions, guilds,...

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Wildfire Recovery: Next Steps and Next Next Steps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPHiBO4iQIg On Tuesday, January 21, we held a special virtual webinar, Wildfire Relief: Next Steps and Next Next Steps, featuring guest speakers who gave guidance on how to navigate insurance claims, property taxes, tax payments, and...

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How MPTF Is Supporting During the Wildfires

MPTF Chief Development Officer Courteney Bailey appears on KTLA5 News on January 13, 2025 to talk about how MPTF is helping industry members impacted by the Southern California wildfire disaster. If you need help, call our intake line at 323 634 3888....

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