A Timeline of Taylor Swift’s Generosity – Billboard

In the midst of her Speak Now tour, the star donated 6,000 books to the Reading Public Library in Pennsylvania. The books have been all new and geared in the direction of youngsters and teenagers, in accordance with the native Reading Eagle.

Swift wrote and launched the music “Ronan” in honor of somewhat boy of that title, whose life and struggles with deadly neuroblastoma have been documented in a weblog by his mom, Maya. In September of 2012, the then nation star carried out the music on that yr’s nationally televised Stand Up 2 Cancer occasion and pledged all of her proceeds from the observe to most cancers charities.

Swift unfold the vacation cheer by sending customized “Swiftmas” presents to followers everywhere in the world. Rebekah, a school graduate who wrote by way of Tumblr about her pupil loans considerations, received a donation of $1,989 (like her 2014 album title) to assist her begin funds.

At the time, the singer simply moved to New York and launched the ode to her new residence, the 1989 opener “Welcome to New York.” In celebration, she introduced that she would donate proceeds from the only to town’s faculties.

In one other 1989 song-related donation, Swift gave cash created from her wildlife themed “Wildest Dreams” video to the African Parks Foundation of America (APFA), which focuses on eradication of poaching, nature conservation, group engagement and the event of sustainable tourism.

Two days after a choose dominated towards the “Tik Tok” singer in a case wherein she requested to file music independently of producer Dr. Luke, Swift gave cash to her fellow star singer-songwriter through the “trying time.”

“At 20 weeks our son was diagnosed with Transposition of the Great Arteries AKA TGA,” Jaime King wrote on Instagram on the time. “He had a major heart surgery, that was terrifying, and traumatic for us as parents, for our family.” She then continued to thank Swift. “As the Godmother of Leo Thames for his birthday she gave an incredible donation to the people that saved his life Dr. Allistar Phillips and his brilliant team.”

Swift pledged $1 million to Louisiana flood reduction after torrential rains triggered large flooding within the state, killing no less than 11 individuals and damaging no less than 40,000 houses. “We began The 1989 World Tour in Louisiana, and the wonderful fans there made us feel completely at home. The fact that so many people in Louisiana have been forced out of their own homes this week is heartbreaking,” she stated in an announcement on the time.

“I encourage those who can to help out and send your love and prayers their way during this devastating time.”

Following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, which led to a number of deaths and excessive damages, Swift donated to the Houston Food Bank in honor of her mom, Andrea Finlay Swift, who graduated from the University of Houston. The group quickly thanked her for her “very sizable” donation.

“Thank you @TaylorSwift13 for always standing with survivors,” the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network wrote on Twitter. “Your generous donation this week during #SAAPM ensures that survivors and their loved ones get the help they need and deserve.”

After Weymouth Sgt. Michael Chesna was shot and killed whereas investigating a automobile crash, Swift tried to ease the ache by donating “a significant number of tickets” to the police division for her reveals in Foxborough, in accordance with The Patriot Ledger.

Two years after she donated $10,000 to a boy with autism for a service canine, Swift invited eight-year-old Jacob Hill, his canine Reid and his household to her present at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Trinity Foster was identified with stage 4 osteosarcoma, which unfold to her lung. The 16-year-old’s GoFundMe web page requested for assist paying her medical payments, with a $10,000 purpose. Swift donated $10,000 and left a candy word for her fan. 

“I saw photos of your album release party that you did in your hospital room and wanted to say thank you for being so kind and supportive!” she wrote. “I hope I can give you a hug in person soon, but in the meantime I wanted to send you this and all my love. Your friend, Taylor.”

The celebrity made a donation to assist these impacted by the tornadoes that destroyed houses and killed no less than 24 individuals in Tennessee. “Nashville is my home and the fact that so many people have lost their homes and so much more in Middle Tennessee is devastating to me,” she wrote in an Instagram Story. “I’ve made a donation to the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund.”

Several Swifties took to social media to share that the celebrity had personally despatched them stimulus checks to assist them get by means of the disaster.

“Erin, I saw your tweets about the financial and emotional stress you’re under right now and it made me want so badly to help. I’m so sorry about your job and the uncertainty of what’s going on right now. I hope this gift of $3000 will help. I loved meeting you in New York and I hope you’re safe and healthy! Your pal, Taylor” Swift wrote in a personal word to at least one fan, who tweeted, “Literally how is this an actual thing that has happened??? I will shut up never I’m so grateful for this woman.”

After seeing two followers submit a video set to her music “Only the Young” asking for donations to assist households in want in Minneapolis, Swift gave $1,300 towards buying haircare and skincare merchandise for individuals of shade. “Yasmine and Grace, thank you SO MUCH for everything you’re doing to help people. Here’s a gift for this run, please let me know about anything in the future! Love, Taylor,” she wrote in a word hooked up to the donation.

Swift donated about $30,000 to a GoFundMe faculty fund marketing campaign began by European Swiftie Vitoria Mario, an aspiring mathematician. “Vitoria, I came across your story online and am so inspired by your drive and dedication to turning your dreams into reality,” Swift famous in her contribution. “I want to gift you the rest of your goal amount. Good luck with everything you do! Love, Taylor.”

The star donated $13,000 to two moms’ GoFundMe pages after studying a Washington Post article spotlighting Americans who’re behind on hire as a result of authorities’s lack of stimulus settlement amid the COVID-19 disaster.

One Nashville-based lady, Nikki Cornwell, is a single mom and shared that she is $5,000 behind on hire, and that she isn’t positive her children can have a Christmas this yr. “this has been a horrible year for us,” she wrote on her fundraising web page, noting that she was supposed to begin a job in May, however that was sidetracked when she examined optimistic for coronavirus.

Swift, alongside her donation, wrote: “Nikki, I read about you in the Washington Post and thought it was really brave of you to share your story. I’m so sorry for everything you’ve had to go through this year and wanted to send you this gift, from one Nashville girl to another. Love, Taylor.”

An Ohio Swiftie named Sarah J. Bailey introduced the star’s “Christmas Tree Farm” to her entrance yard, establishing an elaborate vacation mild show to the music alongside a field for meals financial institution donations.

Swift herself ended up seeing the video, and messaged Bailey personally this week to thank her. “Sarah, I loved your family’s Christmas lights show!!! Thank you (and your dad) so much for using Christmas Tree Farm to create such a fun spectacle,” the message Bailey shared to Twitter reads. “I really love how you’ve chosen to give back by mentioning your local food bank. I’ve made a donation to Our Community Hunger Center in your hometown. Happy Holidays! Love, Taylor.”

A GoFundMe devoted to Vickie Quarles — a mom of 5 daughters, whose husband, Theodis Ray Quarles, died of COVID-19 — requested for $50,000 to supply the household monetary reduction and alleviate their “worry from things associated with basic immediate needs as well as for their continued growth, goals and asperations.”

Swift and her mom Andrea proceeded to quietly donate the whole $50,000 purpose quantity, elevating the full north of $60,000.

Beth Stern revealed that Swift had made a “sizable donation” to her pet rescue basis Beth’s Furry Friends, after which the animal advocate named a foster cat for the celebrity singer-songwriter. “Welcome new foster from Oman!!” Stern wrote on Instagram on the time, sharing a photograph of the brand new kitty. “Her name is Angel Taylor in honor of recent birthday girl, Taylor Swift who sent me a sizable donation to Beth’s Furry Friends to help me save more lives.”

Swift quietly donated to native meals banks in Glendale, Ariz. and Las Vegas forward of her Eras Tour stops in each cities, with a rep from one of the recipients, Arizona Food Bank Network, telling media that the pop star had vowed to go away a “positive impact” on all of the cities she deliberate to go to.

“We don’t know about you, but we’re feeling grateful on this day, March 22!” wrote Nevada’s Three Square group on Instagram. “@TaylorSwift has made a generous gift to Three Square, allowing us to provide thousands of meals to families and individuals struggling with hunger. Thank you to Ms. Swift for supporting our mission and the local community.”

Swift proved she’s an-extra beneficiant boss when she reportedly gave $100,000 bonuses to her Eras Tour truck drivers after the 2023 trek proved unprecedentedly profitable. With about 50 drivers along with her on tour, the full quantity in bonuses seemingly equaled round $5 million.

Swift helped out Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his spouse, retired soccer participant Brittany Mahomes — two associates she made shortly after she began courting tight finish Travis Kelce — by donating signed merchandise to the couple’s public sale benefiting their Mahomies Foundation. The charity serves to enhance the lives of youngsters by way of initiatives specializing in well being, wellness and communities in want of sources, in accordance with its web site.

The pop star contributed a $1 million donation to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee after tornadoes left no less than six individuals lifeless and dozens damage with lots of of buildings broken on Dec. 9, 2023. In response, CFMT CEO Hal Cato stated by way of assertion: “The Swifts found their original Tennessee home in Hendersonville and Sumner County and remain deeply committed to its continued well-being. Taylor’s incredibly generous gift sends a message to her hometown — and the communities around it — that she has their backs during the long road to recovery following this devastating event.”