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Screen Actors Guild Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund Assists Members in Need

The Screen Actors Guild Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund (MPPWF) is the assistance fund of the Screen Actors Guild, New York. The program provides emergency financial assistance to SAG members in need. This program is administered through the Actors Fund of America, (212) 221-7300, Ext. 119.

Thespis 2009 Actor’s Ultimate Resource Guide for New York City

Thespis 2009 Actor’s Ultimate Resource Guide for New York City.

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UNION PLUS PROGRAMS

Union Plus is a program created by the AFL-CIO to develop and coordinate member-only benefits. Our Guild publications have showcased the Union Plus programs and services available to SAG members through Union Privilege. These programs and services have been developed nationally by Union Privilege – not by SAG – and all information and questions regarding the programs and services are handled by the individual program provides through dedicated toll-free phone numbers. SAG does not endorse any of the products or services. Please visit www.unionplus.org for a full listing of programs and discounts available to SAG members, which include:

Health Savings: Save up to 40% on prescriptions at more than 20,000 pharmacies nationwide. (800) 228-3523.

Legal Services: Free and discounted legal services from union-friendly lawyers. Free consultation (up to 30 minutes). (800) 452-9425.

Mortgage & Real Estate: Competitive-rate mortgages for home purchase or refinancing and savings on real estate agent services. Main benefits of this mortgage/real estate offer are: Peace of mind – option to have mortgage paid for 6 months if actor is laid off or disabled, and up to 1 year during a strike, saving money – save hundreds of in closing costs; family benefits – union members and immediate family (parents and children) are eligible to obtain loan; personal service – one personalized, professional, and knowledgeable point of contact; and variety – a wide variety of mortgages are available, including loans for those with less-than-perfect credit or other unique circumstances. For more information, contact Meyoung Laman, Senior Mortgage Consultant, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (DBA Union Plus Mortgage Program) at (310) 815-5126 or (888) 582-9526 ext 126 or meyoung.h.lamon@chase.com