Sean Penn’s J/P Haitian Relief Organization recently received a nice boost in funding thanks to a generous gift from Bill Clinton and his Clinton Foundation.
The former President gave $500,000 to help provide education, health services, and employment training to thousands of Haitians who were affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti in last January.
Penn had been actively seeking support for additional funding — and in a statement, expressed his thanks. “The support of President Clinton and the Clinton Foundation is an extraordinary boost in our organization’s ability to continue its work in Haiti,” He said. “From the beginning the Clinton Foundation staff and leadership have generously shared expertise and essential logistical support.”
To learn more, visit Penn’s foundation here.
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