The gift of giving

A gift to a favorite charity in the name of a client is a meaningful way to say thanks, and has become increasingly popular with Hollywood. While most everyone in the biz has a favorite, below are several worthy industryconnected non-profits that may not be prominent on the radar.Saban Free ClinicFounded in 1967 as the L.A. Free Clinic, the Saban Free Clinic (endowed by Haim and Cheryl Saban) has four locations that handle approximately 90,000patients. The Saban Free Clinic, 8405 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, 90048 Phone: (323) 653-8622HOLA (Heart of Los Angeles)Located close to downtown L.A., HOLA aimsto aid at-risk youth by providing activities that them off the streets. Volunteers come from all fields and include pro athletes and showbiz execs who are committed to helping these children find success.Heart of Los Angeles,2701 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100,Los Angeles, 90057Phone: (213) 389-1148Global Alliance for Clean CookstovesWoodsmoke exposure from cooking over open fires causes more than 2 million early deaths annually in the developing world.This international private-public partnership, spearheaded by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, seeks to distribute energyefficient cookstoves; Julia Roberts is global ambassador.Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Ste. 400,Washington, D.C., 20036Phone: (202) 650-5345p class="contact"> Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com