Dolly's My People Fund
- Freshly Brewed Country
- Dec 4, 2016
- 2 min read
In a video message released this evening, Dolly Parton announced a new effort by The Dollywood Company and The Dollywood Foundation to establish a fund to assist the victims of the Great Smoky Mountain wildfires in Tennessee.
The new My People Fund will provide $1000 each month to Sevier County families who lost their homes.
“I’ve always believed charity begins at home and my home is some place special,” Parton explained.
“That’s why I’ve asked my Dollywood Companies—including the Dollywood theme park, and DreamMore Resort; my dinner theater attractions including Dixie Stampede and Lumberjack Adventure; and my Dollywood Foundation—to help me establish the My People Fund."
“We want to provide a hand up to those families who have lost everything in the fires. I know it has been a trying time for my people and this assistance will help get them back on their feet.”
Anyone who would like to contribute to the My People Fund may visit dollywoodfoundation.org.
- - - - About My People Fund - - - -
The My People Fund provides $1000 each month for up to six months to Sevier County families who lost their homes in the wildfires. Anyone can donate to the My People Fund online or by mail. 100% of your donation will go directly to the families affected by the wildfires.
- - - - Eligibility - - - -
A family whose primary residence (renters or homeowners) is a complete loss or is uninhabitable due to the wildfires in Sevier County will be eligible. Get Help. The CARE MORE Assistance Center will be open December 15th, 16th, 19th and 20th from 10am to 7pm.
The primary resident of the lost home will need to visit us in person at our CARE MORE Assistance Center located at the LeConte Center (2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863) on the dates and times listed above.
- - - - More Ways To Help - - - -
In addition to donating to My People Fund, there are more ways you can help the people affected. To inquire about donating items or to receive donated items, please call 1-866-586-4483 or 865-430-7384.
WBIR has compiled a complete list of organizations and businesses that are offering assistance to those affected by these wildfires.
Help raise awareness by sharing My People Fund across your social media network using #MyPeopleFund #SomePlaceSpecial. Also, plan a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains.
While our residents and business owners are rebuilding there is still a lot to see and do throughout the area.
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