Tyler Perry is stepping as much as assist the sufferers of Hurricane Harvey. The director announced in a Facebook video on Thursday, August 31, that he will be donating $1 million to organizations who are placing boots on the floor to help sufferers of the typhoon that, consistent with CNN, has left Forty seven dead at newest count.
“What I’m seeing in Houston, the humanity, the caring for everybody — black, white, yellow, green, doesn’t matter — that is who we're as Americans,” the producer, 47, declared passionately in his video. Perry revealed that he’s given millions to more than a few charities prior to now, however were dismayed to be informed that the money didn’t incessantly get to the individuals who needed it, so he now seems for teams he trusts who put “boots on the flooring” to provide quick assist to people who need it.
And that agree with extends to televangelist Joel Osteen, who used to be criticized after his Lakewood Church posted a Facebook message directing hurricane evacuees to another within reach Houston safe haven after Harvey hit. Osteen, 54, denied the claims and later explained on the Today show that his church had been coordinating with town and that the town didn’t need Lakewood to behave as a safe haven straight away, and opened its doors once Houston asked them for assist.
“I know there’s been some controversy about Joel Osteen and him now not opening the doors of the church,” Perry admitted. “Let me let you know one thing: Joel and [his spouse] Victoria are wonderful folks. There’s no approach they'd lock folks out of the church and no longer let other folks in for safe haven. There were some protection considerations. … I’m sending $250,000 to Lakewood to make sure that they can get all of the provides other folks need, and I do know that they're going to. … That’s the type of particular person he is.”
The superstar also published that he is donating $250,000 to Beyonce’s pastor, Rudy Rasmus, who based the Houston non-profit Bread of Life.
As for the final $500,000? Perry says he’s nonetheless trying to make a decision which groups to provide the money to.
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The director is one of many celebrities who has given large sums to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Donald Trump, Leonardo DiCaprio and Sandra Bullock have each and every donated $1 million every, while Miley Cyrus and the Kardashians have donated $500,000. In addition, Miranda Lambert has rescued more than 100 dogs from the floods, and Jamie Foxx can be webhosting a star-studded telethon to raise money.
To learn the way you'll help victims of Hurricane Harvey, visit The Red Cross, United Way of Greater Houston and SPCA of Texas.
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