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Do ya’ll remember Jenny Jones? Come on…think hard! Jenny was that popular mid-nineties talk show host who provided a platform for controversial guests with “unusual” circumstances (see also: paternity tests, out of control teens…you get the point). Anyway, Jenny is back in the spotlight and encouraging people to become involved in their community by donating one million dollars to her own Jenny’s Heroes program.

The Heroes program awards grants of up to $25,000 to individuals who submit the best ideas for tangible, lasting community projects chosen for their significant long-term benefits. To date, more than 45 grant recipients have been given $745,000 to purchase equipment, build playgrounds and computer labs, fund after-school programs, and provide security and lifesaving devices to communities across the country.

In a recent exclusive interview with LookToTheStars.org, Jenny talked in depth about what inspired her gift-giving ways. She says, “ I think some parts of your personality, its just you. Even when I had nothing I was always that way. I remember when my parents were celebrating an anniversary, I wanted to get them a great gift and I tried to get family involved and they all said no. So I actually took out a loan and sent them to Hawaii for their anniversary and when I won ‘Star Search’ I bought them a house. It was just always in my nature and I can do bigger gifts now because I was lucky with my show and made money.”

To read the whole interview, visit LookToTheStars.org!