Many well known women in Hollywood and television find ways to fit charitable acts into their lives. Here’s a shout out to a few who have found ways to give back while working and having young families to care for.
Whether it’s as a paid spokesperson or through an act of charity born of experience, each one puts her heart — as well as her voice — on the line to raise awareness for a cause.
Melissa Gilbert
After fighting her own battles with addiction, actor, author and working mom Melissa Gilbert is joining with The Partnership at Drugfree.org to help reach and empower parents. Her face should be familiar, since much of America grew up watching her on the screen as the star of Little House on the Prairie. But like many young stars, she battled her own demons and is now willing to help others.
Here’s what Melissa Gilbert has to say about her new role:
“I believe that the most compelling reality is that all parents will move heaven and earth to protect their children’s health because they love their kids,” Melissa says. “Both as a mother and as a person who is living a life in recovery, I know firsthand what a struggle it is for both a teen or young adult in trouble and their parent who feels helpless and utterly alone. The Partnership at Drugfree.org is here for all parents, myself included, at whatever their stage of need — from prevention to recovery — and most importantly reinforces that we are not alone.”
The Partnership, formerly known as The Partnership for a Drug Free America, which has been on the cutting edge of sharing drug-free messages (like your brain compared to an egg, remember?), says its name change represents its broader mission.
Find out the eight other celebrity moms who give back at Working Mother.
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