That Rihanna (philanthropic) reign just won’t let up. While some celebs are all talk and asking fans to extend prayers and open their own wallets during an economic crisis, Rihanna is doing her part to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only that, she now she’s being joined in her efforts by someone special.
After Rihanna already donated personal protective equipment to New York and gave $5 MILLION via her Clara Lionel Foundation to help with COVID-19 curbing initiatives, she’s donated another $1 million.
The Clara Lionel Foundation announced via press release that they’re not alone in their efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus, however, their $1 million donation has been matched by Jay Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation.
According to a press release, the combined $2 million will “support undocumented workers, the children of frontline health workers and first responders, and incarcerated, elderly and homeless populations in New York City and Los Angeles.” Justine Lucas, CLF’s Executive Director said about the combined $2 million donation; “There are a number of populations who are especially vulnerable during this pandemic — those who are undocumented, incarcerated, elderly and homeless, as well as children of frontline health workers and first responders. Now more than ever, we need to support organizations prioritizing the health and rights of these individuals.”
