Since the devastating damage Hurricane Katrina brought to New Orleans almost 4 years ago, mega star and humanitarian Brad Pitt has been working feverishly to give the affected residents a place to call home in the Lower Ninth Ward of one of the oldest and most charming cities in America.
As if he hasn't had his hands full with starring in hit movies and raising a family of six! The light at the end of the tunnel is approaching quickly though, as we found out at a charity reception held yesterday in honor of the Make It Right Foundation. Thanks to the support of Brad and many others, enough money has been raised to build 90 homes! They exceeded their original goal of 84 homes thanks to overwhelming public support.
After Brad's announcement, the Jolie-Pitts (including Angelina, Maddox and Pax) took a trip to visit the area and check out his project first hand.
Brad's long term goal is to raise enough money to build 150 homes in the Lower Ninth Ward. An avid fan of architecture, Brad also designs the homes, and makes an effort to be sure his designs have an emphasis on affordability and eco-awareness.
Newly married (and newly vegan!) Ellen DeGeneres is also helping Brad, she started a team to sponsor houses. Supporters can donate directly for the cause on Make It Right's website, www.makeitrightnola.org.
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October 8th, 2008 at 11:14 am
thats sweet of him :]
October 8th, 2008 at 11:22 am
well that is nice. :]
October 8th, 2008 at 11:23 am
thats really awesome
October 8th, 2008 at 11:26 am
nice work
October 8th, 2008 at 11:26 am
Yup good to see a celeb doing good. I would like to have his hat.
October 8th, 2008 at 11:29 am
Well it's nice to see celebrities our helping out the citizens... Gives those some inspiration.
October 8th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Wow I'm starting to like him more and more. Not only is he an awesome actor, he does so much good and isn't afraid to stand up for what he believes in. Also, I admire anyone who can handle that many children.
October 8th, 2008 at 11:39 am
wow i had no idea he actually cared
October 8th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Is it realy that much of a stretch for him? He's probably been bullied into it by Angelina lol
Kidding, it's a really good thing to do & well done him!!
Jpxxx
October 8th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Aww yay for Brad
October 8th, 2008 at 11:43 am
That's Hot!
October 8th, 2008 at 11:44 am
WOO! BRAD PITT DOING GOOD
October 8th, 2008 at 11:50 am
That is great....its always good to
see people doin whatever they can
to help!!!
October 8th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
yeah, i haven't been down there yet.
but i plan on it.
October 8th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
wow that's totally awesome of super stars putting thier millions to good use!!!!
October 8th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Such a good cause ^_^
October 8th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Brad is awesome
October 8th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Brad Pitt, is an over all good guy.
Contrary to popular belief.
October 8th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
high fives for brad! :]]
October 8th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
move over Bono.
October 8th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
brad's awesome.
so's angiee.
gahh, i love them together.
they're so goood!
October 8th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
awesome!!!
it's good to see
celebs really helping out!!
October 8th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
looks like some angelina is rubbin off on him
that's awesome.
October 8th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
they always rebuild houses for the people in the "poorer" parts of the city. its good that we're getting help, its just sad how so many hard working middle class people get screwed.
October 8th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
haah! agreed! ^
October 8th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
he has so much on his hands & he still put more onto them XD how sweet of him