Beyoncé Gives Back

Beyonce visited her hometown Houston, Texas to give back to those affected by hurricane Harvey this past week.
When the 36-year-old entertainer arrived, she addressed the Hurricane Harvey victims at St. John’s United Methodist Church, a church she attended growing up. Those that were in attendance posted details about Bey’s heartwarming visit on social media. Photos showed Beyoncé, her BEYGOOD team, including her mother, Blue Ivy, and Michelle Williams visiting Houston that day to provide food, and shelter to victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Beyoncé addressed the crowd, filled with emotion during her speech. “This day is a celebration of survival,” Beyoncé told her hometown. “Y’all are my family. Houston is my home. I thank God that y’all are safe, that your children are safe. The things that really matter are your health and your children, and your family and your life.” She shed tears with her mom by her side who also had a few words to say to the crowd and they seemed happy to be there to help.
The pastor of the church, Rudy Rasmus stated “Beyoncé made a ‘significant donation’ before arriving. Beyoncé and her mother spoke to the victims and she discussed the significance of that specific church to her because it is the church she and her family attended during her childhood.” Beyoncé was among many celebrities including Kevin Hart, Janet Jackson and Jennifer Garner who visited evacuees at Houston-area shelters that day.
On September 12th on four different television networks, Beyoncé delivered a heartfelt message during Tuesday’s Hand-in-Hand telethon. This was a star-studded benefit raising funds for those affected by Hurricane Harvey in the singer’s hometown of Houston and other storm-struck areas like Florida and the Caribbean’s.
“During a time where it’s impossible to watch the news without seeing violence or racism in their country, just when you think it couldn’t possibly get worse, natural disasters take precious life, do massive damage and forever change lives,” Beyoncé’s message began, before turning to images/videos and talking about the needs of storm survivors. “People need food, clothing, cleaning supplies, blankets, shoes, diapers and formula for babies. And of course, clean water,” she continued. “The elderly need wheelchairs, and kids need books and toys so that they can continue to dream.” “Natural disasters don’t discriminate. They don’t see if you’re an immigrant, black or white, Hispanic or Asian, Jewish or Muslim, wealthy or poor,” she said. “We’re all in this together.”
Beyonce concluded her message with a reminder to everyone that the effects of climate change and natural disaster are being felt throughout the globe. From South Asia, where monsoon floods have taken more than 1,200 lives this summer, to Mexico, where last week’s 8.1-magnitude earthquake left 95 people dead and buildings in shambles. Houston native and rapper, Bun-B was the creator behind the phenomenal telethon and by the end of the airing they raised over $40 million for the Hurricane relief. Individuals are still able to donate at any time to the cause. Visit handinhand2017.com for more information.