Beyonce’s Parkwood Entertainment presented the United Way of Genesee County with a check for $82,234 on Monday, Beyonce’s reps have announced. The money is to aid in the efforts of residents who continue to deal with the city’s tainted water supply.
In addition, 14 Detroit-area high school students were chosen to receive “college gifts” to help with their educational expenses, according to a release from Beyonce’s team. Students were also given tickets to Tuesday’s concert.
The funds were raised by fans of the singer, who were given the option to contribute to the Flint fund when purchasing tickets for Beyonce’s tour.
The Flint initiative was revealed in April by Beyonce’s team, when it was announced Bey’s Ford Field concert would include an event that will “serve as a celebration of the resourcefulness of the people of Flint and Detroit, Michigan.”
The Detroit concert is one of three cities on the singer’s tour to feature a “signature charity event” component, along with tour stops in Houston and Los Angeles.