"Desperate Housewives" actress, Eva Longoria, is one of Hollywood's most giving stars when it comes to charities and good causes. Wisteria Lane's self-absorbed Gaby Solis is played by a generous actress who stands up for those less fortunate or who struggle with severe illnesses. Longoria has given a lot to charity and charitable causes.
Listed here is a profile of Eva Longoria's charities she serves as a spokesperson, ambassador, or supporter.
Eva Longoria charities - founder / spokesperson:
- "Eva's Heroe's" (After school program for those with developmental disabilities for interacting, playing, and growing among typically developing peers.)
- PADRES Contra El Cancer (Parents Against Cancer : non-profit organization that aims to improve the quality of life for cancer-stricken Latino children and their families.) Eva is the spokesperson.
- National Museum of the American Latino Commission (appointee)
Eva Longoria charities - active roles:
- Spirit of Women Red Shoe Celebrity Auction - signed shoes
- "Help Haiti" - Assisted fellow friend and actor, George Lopez on charitable efforts.
- aHomeInHaiti.org - Urging people to donate tents/supplies.
- Pepsi Refresh Project - raising money and awareness for Padres Contra el Cancer.
- Shine Global - executive producer in documentary film HARVEST, dedicated to eliminating child abuse and exploitation through production of films that raise social awareness for political change in regards to child workers on farms.
- Oprah's Angel Network - actress donated a house to talk show's charitable causes.
- Oprah's "The Big Give" - donated an entire "Desperate Housewives" salary for philanthropic causes.
Eva Longoria charities - charitable causes actress supports:
- Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
- Special Olympics
- United Farm Workers
- Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
- Dolores Huerta Foundation
- National Council of La Raza.
- Entertaining Industry Foundation/Callaway Golf Foundation - Awareness of ovarian cancer.
- Make-A-Wish France - Grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Eva Longoria is a busy celebrity between filming "Desperate Housewives," organizing her own charity events, and attending several awards ceremonies. The actress is heavily involved with a number of charitable causes which serve to improve the lives of many citizens, not just in the United States, but throughout the world. She could give Gaby Solis a lesson or two.
Source: Looktothestars.com
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