As communities recover from Hurricane Helene and prepare for Hurricane Milton, stars like Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton are leading the charge with significant donations and support events. What unexpected surprises await in the ongoing relief efforts? Check out the video for all the details!
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00:00As communities recover from Hurricane Helene and brace for Hurricane Milton,
00:04celebrities are stepping up to support relief efforts.
00:07Taylor Swift has made a significant impact by donating $5 million to Feeding America
00:13to help fight hunger caused by the recent storms.
00:16Thank you, Taylor, for standing with us in the movement to end hunger
00:19and helping communities in need," said Feeding America's CEO.
00:24On the other hand, to aid areas hit hardest by Helene,
00:29several country music stars Keith Urban, Luke Combs,
00:32and Eric Church will headline the concert for Carolina on October 26.
00:37The event, set to take place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte,
00:41North Carolina, aims to raise funds for hurricane recovery efforts.
00:47Country singer Margan Vellon also joined the cause by collecting supplies
00:51and interacting with fans at a food drive in Knoxville, Tennessee.
00:57Meanwhile, country legend Dolly Parton donated $1 million
01:01for her personal funds to Tennessee non-profit.
01:04Additionally, a business including Dollywood matched this amount with another $1 million.
01:10Speaking to a crowd in Newport, Tennessee, she said,
01:13"'These are my people, and this is my home.'"
01:15With Hurricanes Helene and Milton causing widespread devastation in the regions of U.S.,
01:20these acts of generosity showcase the power of community
01:23and celebrity support during times of crisis.