American Pop star, Taylor Swift has made a generous donation of $1 million to aid victims affected by a series of deadly tornadoes in Tennessee.
The 33-year-old singer contributed to the Tennessee Emergency Response Fund at the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee in response to the destructive storms that claimed at least six lives, including two children.
Swift’s donation will assist residents impacted by the tornadoes with financial aid, food, temporary housing, debris clean-up, and animal sheltering. The funds are directed towards supporting those affected by the natural disaster.
This isn’t the first time Swift has extended her support to Tennessee during times of crisis. In March 2020, she donated $1 million to the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund after tornadoes wreaked havoc in the state.
The singer, who was born in Pennsylvania, has a close affinity with Tennessee as she moved to Nashville with her family at the age of 14 to pursue her musical career.
In addition to her philanthropic efforts, Swift has continued to make contributions during her Eras Tour. During a performance in Detroit, she made a surprise donation to Gleaners, a local food bank.
The organization expressed gratitude for her impactful contribution, emphasizing the significance of her support during a time of increased need.
The Grammy winner has also donated to food poverty charities in cities on her blockbuster Eras Tour – with the singer giving away enough money to make 125,000 meals for food bank users in Tampa Bay, Florida.
Taylor Swift’s ongoing generosity and commitment to supporting communities in times of adversity have been widely praised, with her contributions making a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by various challenges.
KanyiDaily recalls that Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour allegedly grossed an estimated $1.04 billion in gross ticket sales, according to Pollstar, a live-music trade newspaper.