What is the new name of Sean Penn's nonprofit organization?

CORE, formerly known as J/P HRO.

How is CORE expanding its focus beyond Haiti?

CORE is now providing disaster relief and community support in the Caribbean and the United States, in addition to its long-standing work in Haiti.

Who are some of the high-profile supporters attending CORE's fundraiser event?

The event features honorees like Anderson Cooper, Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz, and Ambassador Kenneth Merten, as well as chairs like Sean Parker and Marc Benioff, and hosts like Jamie Foxx and Bradley Cooper.

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Sean Penn's Nonprofit Rebrands as CORE, Expands Disaster Relief Efforts

15 Nov

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Summary

Sean Penn's J/P HRO nonprofit rebrands as CORE, with new mission to aid communities affected by crises
CORE will now work in the Caribbean and U.S. in addition to Haiti, where it has been active for 9 years
Fundraiser event features high-profile supporters like Anderson Cooper, Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz, and billionaire chairs

Sean Penn's Nonprofit Rebrands as CORE, Expands Disaster Relief Efforts

As of November 2025, Sean Penn's long-running nonprofit organization J/P HRO has undergone a major transformation. The group, which has been active in Haiti for nearly a decade following the 2010 earthquake, has now rebranded as CORE and expanded its mission to provide disaster relief and community support across the Caribbean and the United States.

CORE, led by CEO Ann Lee, who joined the organization in 2016, is dedicated to "saving lives while strengthening communities affected by or vulnerable to crises." The nonprofit's new vision statement emphasizes its goal of helping at-risk communities become more prepared, resilient, and able to respond and recover effectively in the face of emergencies.