(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, March 24, 2019 ) Sean Penn’s annual CORE event, formerly known as the J/P Haitian Relief Organization, raised $3.5 million at their recent event.
The evening began with a film on Penn’s impetus for founding the organization and the evolution of J/P HRO to CORE. Penn introduced the organization’s expanded mission, saving lives and strengthening communities affected by, or vulnerable to, crisis and revealed the new logo.
The evening was anchored by master of ceremonies Jamie Foxx, with entertainment including a live auction and performances from Macy Gray and Billie Eilish, with Yusuf Islam (formerly known as Cat Stevens) headlining.
Special honorees included CNN’s Anderson Cooper, San Juan Puerto Rico Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz and Ambassador Kenneth Merten, Haiti’s special coordinator. Julia Roberts made the presentation to Cooper who was recognized for his steadfast commitment to Haiti.
An auction also figured into the program with packages that included VIP tickets to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar; a journey to Haiti with Cooper and Penn; and tickets for Lin Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” finale in Puerto Rico.
Thanks to the auction and additional contributions by more than 400 guests, the $3.5 million raised will go toward saving lives by strengthening vulnerable communities in Haiti, the Caribbean and here in the U.S.
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