by Nathaniel Thompson | Apr 16, 2021 | Newsletter Stories, Veterans
John (not his real name) was a Gulf War veteran from the ‘90s and until recently an active member of IATSE. He dedicated his career to the entertainment industry—hard work, long hours. And in his mid-50s, by no fault of his own, John became permanently disabled and...
by Nathaniel Thompson | Apr 2, 2021 | Wasserman Campus, Newsletter Stories, Residential
Donald Desmond is a resident in the Goldwyn Lodge on the iconic Motion Picture Home campus and a gift to everyone around him. Don says, “my philosophy for a happy life is to always have something to look forward to.” When Don was a kid, long before his successful...
by Nathaniel Thompson | Dec 4, 2020 | Newsletter Stories, Palliative Care, Spiritual Care
Orven Schanzer fought in WWII in the 9th Air Force. After three bronze stars, a victory ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and others, Orven returned to the states to begin an extensive career with 20th Century Fox. He was an editor on Cleopatra starring Elizabeth Taylor,...
by Nathaniel Thompson | Dec 10, 2021 | Newsletter Stories, NextGen, Residential, Volunteer
Published on December 10, 2021 Here at MPTF we’re overjoyed to have so many great volunteers generously give their time all year round with activities and programs both at the Wasserman Campus and throughout Los Angeles. This holiday season, their dedication is...
by Nathaniel Thompson | Jan 12, 2022 | Uncategorized, Community Resources, IATSE, Newsletter Stories, Palliative Care
“All of a sudden they showed up with gifts and things for my daughter, and it literally made my Christmas.” That’s how Vince, a member of IATSE Local 80 for 28 years, describes the gifts he and daughter received in December from the Angels, a volunteer donation group...
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