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Katherine McNamara Talks Social Distancing In JJJ Guest Blog (Exclusive)

Katherine McNamara Talks Social Distancing In JJJ Guest Blog (Exclusive)

Katherine McNamara is opening up about social distancing in a new guest blog with Just Jared Jr!

The 24-year-old actress shared her thoughts on what’s going on in the world right now, some good things to come out of the pandemic, and dished some advice on getting through this time.

“Hello world! First of all, I want to take a moment to say I hope you and your loved ones are safe, happy, and healthy during this time. It’s not easy for anyone and I wish you all the best,” Katherine wrote. “Secondly, I want to give my greatest thanks and heartfelt gratitude to the healthcare workers, first responders, essential persons, and others on the front lines who are keeping things running while working to heal the world. You are super heroes in real life and we are forever in your debt. I hope you feel the love, support, and gratitude sent your way by so many every day – at a safe social distance of course…”

“One beautiful thing to come out of this period of social distancing is the creativity and the art that is being spread throughout the world,” she said. “Every effort to bring a smile to someone’s face, a bit of comfort to those who are uncertain, or support to those who are fighting tirelessly every day to heal the world, has a profound depth and beauty because it is serving to unite us as a human community for the greater good of the world.”

Check out Katherine McNamara’s full social distancing guest blog inside…< More Here! »

Chandler Kinney Continues Giving Back & Reveals The Impact of 'Chandler's Friends' In JJJ Guest Blog (Exclusive)

Chandler Kinney Continues Giving Back & Reveals The Impact of 'Chandler's Friends' In JJJ Guest Blog (Exclusive)

Chandler Kinney is opening up her big heart for another year with Chandler’s Friends.

Over the weekend, the Lethal Weapon actress invited her friends and family to participate in a toy drive and wrapping party — and everyone came out!

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Chandler Kinney

Just like last year, Chandler wrote a very special blog about her organization.

Read it below:

From a very young age, I was taught the importance of philanthropy and becoming involved within your community. And with all that is happening today in our world, I believe that it is crucial to do the work that we can, when we can, where we can. Chandler’s Friends is an organization my mom and I created about 3 years ago.

We started very small as we would donate handmade blankets to foster children. And with my personal growth, along with developing wonderful relationships and gaining resources, we have now been able to give back on a much larger scale.

With the help of my lovely cast mates and crew members of my show Lethal Weapon, the Los Angeles Ballet Academy who donated the venue, in addition to the generosity from the over 200 people who attended, Chandler’s Friends had a very successful Toy Drive and Wrapping event this year!

We’ll personally be donating the toys to a beautiful little elementary school who could use a little help for the holiday season!

I think charity work has a reputation of being very difficult to accomplish. Understandably, the task of actually changing people’s lives for the better can be overwhelming or seem unachievable.

Chandler’s Friends was once just a dream. Honestly, at the beginning of my journey, I was a bit discouraged at the enormity of work that needs to be done. But I figured, “you can never achieve something you never start.” I’m glad I started somewhere because it brought me to where I am today.

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JJJ Guest Blog: Chandler Kinney Opens Up About Helping Children in Need

JJJ Guest Blog: Chandler Kinney Opens Up About Helping Children in Need

Chandler Kinney, star of Fox’s Lethal Weapon, penned this guest blog for JJJ about hosting a benefit toy wrapping party at Los Angeles Ballet Academy on Sunday (December 18) in Encino, Calif.

She recently started “Chandler’s Friends,” an organization that sends blankets to children in need. Check out her blog here:

About two years ago, my mom and I were inspired to help improve our society and give back to the community. Thus, we created an organization. At the time, we were not entirely sure about our plans, but we did know that we wanted to help those in need in any way we were capable. It’s always such a nice feeling to know that someone cares for and values you, as a friend does. This idea was the inspiration for the name of my organization, Chandler’s Friends.

We started small. Making hand-made blankets and sending them to foster children was our first accomplishment. We received pictures of each child holding the blankets, radiating joy. It was beautiful and heart-warming. In that moment, I realized how big of an effect a small act of kindness can produce!

Click inside to read the rest of Chandler Kinney’s blog for JJJ… More Here! »

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