Lady Gaga Donates $500,000 To Help LGBTQ+ Youth, Including Have A Gay Day In Ohio
thegailygrind.comLady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation has matched the funds raised during the month of June, donating nearly $500,000 towards LGBTQ+ organizations around the United States.
The Grammy and Oscar-winning singer’s Born This Way Foundation raised $248,479.40 in June and matched the funds to a total of $496,958.80 to over 132 organizations, including one in the Dayton, Ohio area.
Have A Gay Day, one of the largest LGBTQ+ nonprofits on social media, is one of the grateful CenterLink organizations set to receive a contribution later this month from the Born This Way Foundation. “We are honored to be a part of Centerlink and are so thankful for the work that the Born This Way Foundation does for the LGBTQ+ community,” said Have A Gay Day’s Founder and Executive Director, Michael Knote.
Lady Gaga’s Foundation connects young people to resources and organizations that support mental health of young people. “These local LGBTQ+ organizations are on the front lines of their communities, making a significant difference in youth mental health across the country every single day, and we are honored to invest in their work,” Cynthia Germanotta, President, and Co-Founder of Born This Way Foundation says. “At Born This Way Foundation, we know young people must be connected with care, affirmation, and accessible resources that meet their needs.
