Taylor Swift.Photo:Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood
Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood
Taylor Swiftis lending a hand to those in need.
TheReputationartist, 33, has donated $1 million to the Tennessee Emergency Response Fund at theCommunity Foundation of Middle Tennessee,USA Todayreported Monday.
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In addition to the multiple deaths,CNN reportedthat over 50 people were injured, buildings were structurally damaged, and power outages have affected those living in the area.
“This is devastating news and our hearts are broken for the families of those who lost loved ones,” Clarksville Mayor Joe Pittssaid in a statementshared on Facebook. “The City stands ready to help them in their time of grief.”
Taylor Swift.Buda Mendes/TAS23/Getty or TAS Rights Management
Buda Mendes/TAS23/Getty or TAS Rights Management
Swift also donated $1 million to theMiddle Tennessee Emergency Response Fundin March 2020 after deadly tornadoes once again ravaged the state that the Pennsylvania native considers home.
She also included a link to the donation site for others who were interested in following suit.
More recently, the pop star has made financial contributions during herEras Tour.
Taylor Swift.John Shearer/Getty
John Shearer/Getty
During a two-night stop for performances at Detroit’s Ford Field in June, the “Blank Space” artist donated toGleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan.
After sharing Swift’s message, “No matter what happens in life, be good to people,” the food bank added one of their own.
“These words ring true today withTaylor’s surprise donation to Gleanersduring her #TSTheErasTour stop in #Detroit,” the social media post continued. “Thank you for making an impact & empowering kids and families with nutritious food!”
“Taylor Swift’s support of food banks across the country comes at such a critical time for so many emergency food providers — when resources are down, and need is up,” Kristin Sokul, a representative for Gleaners, told theDetroit Free Pressat the time.
source: people.com
