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Beyoncé donates $2.5 million through her BeyGOOD Foundation to support Los Angeles fire relief efforts, aiding displaced families and community organizations in affected areas.
Grammy-award-winning artist Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is donating $2.5 million through her BeyGOOD Foundation to support fire relief efforts in the Los Angeles area. The announcement, made on Sunday via BeyGOOD’s Instagram, comes as wildfires continue to ravage the region.
The BeyGOOD Foundation, founded by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, is a public charity dedicated to economic equity. It supports marginalised programme through educational scholarships, internships, and resources to promote entrepreneurship and small business sustainability locally and internationally.
The BeyGOOD Foundation launched the L.A. Fire Relief Fund in response to the devastating wildfires that began on January 7, leaving at least 24 people dead and countless others displaced. This donation will specifically aid families in the hardest-hit areas, including Altadena and Pasadena.
BeyGOOD Foundation donates relief funds
Beyoncé personally addressed the crisis on her Instagram, emphasising her commitment to supporting under-resourced communities affected by the fires.
She wrote, “The BeyGOOD LA Fire Relief Fund has donated $2.5 million to directly support families who lost their homes and community organizations at the forefront of relief.”
The donation shows her strong commitment to giving back and shows the need for collective efforts during times of crisis. Through the L.A. Fire Relief Fund, vital support and resources will be provided to help those rebuilding their lives in the wake of the wildfires.
