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Comedy Fights Childhood Poverty: New Festivals Launch
3 Sep
Summary
- Comic Relief is launching Neighborhood Festivals to combat childhood poverty.
- Festivals will feature comedy acts and connect attendees with local nonprofits.
- Events are free but require advance registration and are held in L.A. and Philadelphia.
Comic Relief is debuting its "Neighborhood Festivals" initiative, an event series designed to bring communities together and address childhood poverty. The first festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, at the Paramount Pictures Studio Lot in Los Angeles, running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free but requires advance registration.
The festival in Philadelphia is planned for October 24, with specific location and time details to be announced later. The Los Angeles event will showcase performances by comedy groups such as the Groundlings and Upright Citizens Brigade. The lineup for Philadelphia is still forthcoming.
Michele Ganeless, CEO of Comic Relief, emphasized that childhood poverty is a pervasive local issue that can be solved. The festivals offer an accessible way for people to engage, enjoy comedy, and learn how to support local children and families.
Additionally, Comic Relief has launched a national campaign featuring a satirical PSA for a fictional nonprofit called "Not Our Problem." This campaign, created to raise awareness, directs viewers to Comic Relief's website for resources on combating childhood poverty.
