Beyoncé’s BeyGood Foundation Donates $2.5M to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief
Following the devastation caused by the California wildfires, the Beyoncé BeyGood Foundation stepped up to provide crucial support to those affected by the devastation. The singer of “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”The foundation donated $2.5 million to the Los Angeles Fire Relief Fund, according to a Instagram post.
The nonprofit foundation, founded by Beyoncé in 2013, released a message of support to the city, writing, “Los Angeles, we stand with you.” The donation comes after the singer’s mother, Tina Knowles, announced that she lost her Malibu home due to catastrophic fire damage.
She shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, writing: ‘It was my favorite place, my sanctuary, my sacred Happy Place. Now it’s gone!!’ In her message, she expressed gratitude to the brave firefighters who risked their lives and also shared her sadness for those who lost loved ones and their homes Despite the devastation, she ended on a hopeful note saying. : “I pray diligently for our beautiful city of Los Angeles!! But we are resilient and we will recover!
The fires began on January 7 and have since destroyed countless homes and claimed the lives of more than two dozen people. The LA Fire Relief Fund is “intended to assist families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who have lost their homes, as well as churches and community centers to meet the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires,” according to the message from the BeyGood Foundation.
Many other celebrities expressed their support for Los Angeles following the tragedy, with several also losing their homes. Jamie Lee Curtis, for example, promised to donate a million dollars from his family foundation to support those affected. Jennifer Garner took another effective approach by functioning with chef José Andrés and his nonprofit, World Central Kitchen, to serve food to those affected.
For more information on how to support those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, visit sites like Hope Project And Americas.
