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Christian Bale breaks ground on $22 million ‘village’ of 12 homes for 70 foster kids
With financial support from other Hollywood stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio, the actor will create a center where siblings who have lost their parents can stay together. The project is slated to open in 2025