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Beyoncé's BeyGood Foundation donates $200,000 for Indiana flood relief
The funds will support relief efforts in hard-hit communities, including Gary, following devastating storms and a major disaster declaration.
The short version
- Beyoncé's BeyGood Foundation has donated $200,000 to assist recovery efforts following historic flooding in Indiana.
- The funds are directed to local organizations City Life Center and Angel by Nature, with a focus on assisting severely impacted areas like the city of Gary.
- The donation comes after a major disaster declaration was issued for Indiana on August 25 due to a severe derecho storm.
Key facts
- Beyoncé’s BeyGood Foundation announced a $200,000 donation on August 31 to assist Indiana flood relief efforts.[Billboard]
- The donation is routed through the organizations City Life Center and Angel by Nature, which are providing food, household supplies, and essential resources.[Billboard]
- The relief efforts specifically target communities severely affected by record flooding, particularly the city of Gary.[Billboard]
- The flooding was caused by a severe derecho storm that destroyed infrastructure and left more than 1,000 people unhoused.[Billboard]
- The federal administration declared a major disaster in Indiana on August 25 following storms that brought high winds, tornadoes, hail, and flash floods.[Billboard]