The real estate crisis in the United States is uniting the singers Beyonce It is Kelly Rowland former members of the girl band Destiny’s Child, at an affordable housing project in Harris County, Houston, Texas.
At a cost of US$ 8.4 million, almost R$ 41 million, the initiative aims to build 31 popular houses for homeless people. christening of Knowles-Rowland House the project goes beyond the delivery of units, also offering various support services for future residents, such as transportation, mental, physical and behavioral health and financial education, according to information from “Billboard” magazine.
The housing program proved capable of engaging not only the artists, who were born in Houston and recognized for their work with the needy population, but also local authorities, such as judge Lina Hidalgo.
“Initiatives like this I will certainly support, no matter who is behind it, but it is especially interesting because there are these names like Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland, who, of course, have supported the community for a long time,” Hildago said during a press conference. on Tuesday (27), according to the “Houston Chronicle”.
When talking about the project, whose work is scheduled to start in October, the judge revealed that an “even bigger launch” will be announced in September, when singer Beyoncé is in town to perform the Renaissance World Tour concerts, which promises to yield billionaire figures.
Working beyond the spotlight
The vocation of acting in social causes is a well-known characteristic of the singer Beyoncé. In 2015, when an earthquake in Haiti left more than 200,000 dead and nearly 1 million citizens homeless, the singer went to the country and publicized initiatives to support the local population. In addition, she donated the amount of BRL 280,000 to projects to help premature babies.
Source: CNN Brasil
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