Jeopardy Host Alex Trebek Donates $100k To Nonprofit To Aid L.A. Homelessness Crisis

Mar 03, 2020 by apost team

Alex Trebek, most famously known as the host of the TV Show, Jeopardy!, recently donated $100,000 to the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission in an effort to combat homelessness. 

Alex Trebek, the host of the TV show Jeopardy! since 1984, donated $100,000 to the Hope of The Valley Rescue Mission. The L.A. organization's slogan is "Where Everyone and Everything Gets a Second Chance" and they aim to reduce homelessness in the surrounding areas. 

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Ken Craft, the founder of the nonprofit told TMZ:

"Alex, a modest donor to the org over the years, recently called requesting a tour of a new shelter being built in North Hollywood ... which will house nearly 85 beds, bathrooms, laundry room and a commissary."

Ken also told TMZ that Trebek invited him and his wife to a taping of the show Jeopardy!.

According to TMZ, Trebek has also been battling with stage four pancreatic cancer. Alex's donation to the nonprofit will help provide hot-meals, transportation, and medical services for homeless people in the L.A. area.

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