“This is just the beginning,” she enthused before continuing, “It’s a $2 billion commitment, so we’re gonna continue doing it. We have an incredible group of advisers on the ground – they know what communities need. We’ve been able to give to all 50 states, and they really tell us what places like the [Washington, D.C. nonprofit] Community of Hope need.”
Since launching in 2018, the Fund has supplied nonprofits with more than $852 million in grants, aiming to tackle homelessness and assist individuals in regaining stability, reports the Irish Star.
“This gift is for the thousands of families who sleep on our streets each night, enduring the cold with nowhere to turn,” stated Sandy Washington, CEO of LifeStyles of Maryland, which was awarded a $2.5 million grant. “This donation is a testament to the devotion that has carried us through late nights, tears, countless volunteer hours, community partnerships, and unwavering service.”
Supporters were swift to commend the couple on social media, with one user gushing, “This is Amazing! ! !” as another replied, “Thats great. Its a complex issue. The private sector should fix what the government has failed to.” A third chimed in, “Thanks to this powerhouse duo.”
Nevertheless, the reaction wasn’t entirely favorable. One critic raged, “Tone deaf. Give them airtime only after they donate half their wealth. Or ask about the mass layoffs that Amazon has done this year alone? ? ? ? ?”. Meanwhile, someone else confessed, “I want to vomit,” and another person slammed, “People who CARE about those less fortunate don’t rent out an entire city to make a spectacle of their nuptials.”
Lauren wed Jeff in Venice in June, surrounded by hundreds of A-list guests, including the Kardashian-Jenners, Oprah Winfrey, and Bill Gates. The duo initially began their romance in 2019, with Jeff popping the question in 2023.
“I’m very happy,” Lauren shared with Vogue before the multimillion-dollar ceremony. “I’m happy that I’m getting married and I get to spend my life with my best friend, someone who sees me, someone who adores me, someone who I adore. I am the luckiest woman on the planet.
“I feel safe. I feel seen. He lets me be me,” she added. The aviator walked down the aisle in a bespoke Dolce and Gabbana dress featuring a high neckline and Italian lace.
“It went from ‘I want a simple, sexy modern dress’ to ‘I want something that evokes a moment,’ and where I am right now. I am a different person than I was five years ago,” she shared with Vogue about her design evolution.
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