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Beyonce’s BeyGOOD Foundation to Donate $6M to COVID-19 Relief Effort

Beyonce’s BeyGOOD Foundation to Donate $6M to COVID-19 Relief Effort

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Beyoncé is doing her part to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hwe BeyGOOD foundation has announced a $6 million donation for COVID-19 relief plans to help essential workers throughout the pandemic. The organization linked up with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s #StartSmall campaignto provide $6 million to various organizations offering mental health services.

In a statement released Wednesday, the foundation said, “In our major cities, African-Americans comprise a disproportionate number of workers in these indispensable occupations, and they will need mental health support and personal wellness care, including testing and medical services, food supplies and food deliveries, both during and after the crisis.”

Additionally, Bey partnered with UCLA to offer COVID-19 care packages which will include resources and tools designed to help with mental health challenges during the pandemic. BeyGOOD is also partnering with the National Alliance in Mental Illness to offer local support in Houston, New York, New Orleans, and Detroit. Added support will go to local organizations like United Memorial Medical Center, Bread of Life, Matthew 25, Dia De La Mujer Latina, and World Central Kitchen.

Beyoncé, spoke bout regarding her hometown of Houston, Texas revealing that 57 percent of COVID-19 deaths in Houston have been of African-American descent. “Please protect yourselves,” Beyoncé advised, “We are one family and we need you. We need your voices, your abilities, and your strength all over this world.” You heard it from bey herself ! Stay home and stay safe !

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