New Directions PSA Directed by Elizabeth Karr

New Directions PSA directed by Elizabeth Karr – New Directions is a non profit organization that has been transforming the lives of veterans since 1992. This PSA was made to get the word out to women vets–who are struggling with homelessness, substance abuse or trauma– that there is a place they can go for help. The Women In Film Public Service Announcement Production Program brings together Hollywood talent who donate their time and resources to promote organizations that improve the lives of women and children. Each year, the award-winning PSA Production Program selects four to five charity organizations from throughout the nation to receive a pro bono PSA. Director: Elizabeth Karr; Writer: Thuy Tran; Producer: Regina Park; Editor: Anthony Buncio; Sound Design: Troy Stone; Executive Producer; Robin Gee www.newdirectionsinc.org www.wif.org

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We rank at or near the bottom in nearly every category — deaths from heart and lung disease, diabetes, infant mortality, violence, alcohol and drug abuse, car crashes. Yet Washington focuses on bookkeeping. Loading… Comments · Weigh In · Corrections?
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Former Lancaster orphanage to become a home for the homeless

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