Lady Gaga Is Funding Classrooms In Cities Affected By Recent Mass Shootings

In the wake of recent mass shootings, Lady Gaga will be working to make sure that children in the cities of Dayton, Ohio; El Paso, Texas; and Gilroy, California, will get funding for classroom assignments by means of the a partnership with nonprofit company DonorsChoose. She reported the news on Facebook on August 9 that she wanted to turn these recent tragedies into hope for a brighter future, and that students in these impacted areas have the resources required to "bring their dreams to life."


Gaga's announcement paid respects to the people killed by the three perpetrators as well as unveiled the initial specifics about the project. "My heart goes out to those who were taken from us also soon and to their families, loved ones, and communities who are left to grieve," she wrote. Each person has the correct to laws that make them feel safe in their communities. In this moment, I'd like to channel my confusion, aggravation, and fury into hope. Hope that we are there for each other and for ourselves. Today, I find hope in the work of DonorsChoose.Org and I'm delighted to partner with them and with Place on Earth This Way Foundation to totally fund the classroom project needs in Dayton, OH, El Paso, TX, and Gilroy, CA."


She continued with a full breakdown of what each city will receive. "14 Classrooms in Dayton, 125 classrooms in El Paso, and 23 classrooms in Gilroy will right now have access to the support they require to inspire their students to work with each other and bring their dreams to life.


In the final piece of the proclamation, Gaga wanted to prepare it clear to the populace that, in the wake of those catastrophes, it's more critical than ever to stick with each other. "Surviving and recovering from these tragedies also means prioritizing your mental health and checking in on your loved ones," she wrote. "If you're struggling, please be brave and tell a trusted someone. Don't be scared to ask for help, I beg you. In the event you visualize a loved one struggling, please be brave and reach out, remind them it's ok to not be ok, and listen to them."


The statement ends with key words that each person needs to hear. "We cannot turn away from ourselves. We cannot turn away from our loved ones. We need each other. Don't turn away. "