Community Chat

[Oznell]

It was so heartening, the other day, to see yet another generous private citizen, Dolly Parton, stepping up and pledging $1 million dollars from her own personal funds to the ongoing flood crisis.  It's in addition to $1 million from her foundation and businesses.  So $2 million in all.  And she is determined to find other sources to continue the dollar flow.

A beautiful soul for giving, and sharing hope to those who need it.   

[Venezia]

She is, indeed, a person who gives from her heart.  A beautiful person, inside and out.

(I was just remembering how, when a 2016 wildfire destroyed homes in her native area of the Smokey Mountains, she started the "My People Fund".  Displaced families got a $1000-a-month stipend, for six months.  She truly puts her money where her mouth is.)

[WORKING GAL]

@Oznell- I saw her on TV yesterday in the Walmart parking lot.  it is just like her to be so generous.  I enjoyed her remake of Jolene - Helene, Helene changing up the words. 

[Mom2Dogs]

Good for her...now waiting for the 'elite' in hollywood to follow suit.

[Venezia]

Since we have no way of knowing what the "elite in Hollywood" have or have not done, I see no reason to wait for anything.

Many give without saying a public word.

[gidgetgh]

Dolly Parton is a national treasure. 

[Goldengate8361]

Gotta love Dolly! I think Walmart gave something big, too....like maybe $10 million....it's great to see folks helping others (and, yes, most are from people we don't know about ). 

[spiderw]

Yes, Dolly Parton is a giving caring person without a doubt.  I know there are many others helping the people suffering from the terrible storm.  So many give quietly and without fanfare, many give a few dollars,, many give their time and energy all are heroes.  I am grateful there are people like Dolly who give of themselves to help others.  Bless them all.

[deepwaterdotter]

I consider Ms. Parton every bit as "elite" as anyone living in Hollywood.  She even has 2 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  A national treasure in my eyes.   

[Nightowlz]

What about the wealthy all over the place. There are plenty of them out there. Hope they are helping.

You can bet ya if I was a millionaire I would be helping.

These people lost everything. Some don't have a job to go back to. They are no longer receiving their income to survive.

Thank you Dolly Parton & anyone else out there that is helping.

This is devasting. It will take years to move on.