Beyoncé Knowles has made a personal donation of $100,000 to the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund benefitting victims of Hurricane Ike in the Greater Houston area who've lost homes, property, and jobs.The Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund was established at the request of Houston Mayor Bill White to help fill unmet human needs for victims of Hurricane Ike primarily in Galveston, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Harris and Montgomery counties.
The Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund will provide aid to nonprofit organizations providing immediate relief in the area including shelter and temporary housing, food and household supplies, transportation and child care.
For more information on the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund and how to donate, please visit www.ghcf.com
Beyoncé is currently organizing a fundraising benefit for Hurricane Ike Relief through the Survivor Foundation.
