Dolly Parton Donates $2 Million to Aid East Tennessee Flood Victims
Following the devastating floods caused by Tropical Storm Helene in East Tennessee, Dolly Parton donated $1 million to the Mountain Ways Foundation to aid affected families. Her nonprofit, the Dollywood Foundation, matched the donation, bringing the total to $2 million.…
Nashville, TN, August 26, 2026 —
In the wake of devastating floods that ravaged East Tennessee due to Tropical Storm Helene, entertainer Dolly Parton has made a substantial contribution to assist affected families.
Parton donated $1 million to the Mountain Ways Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing relief and support to those impacted by the disaster. This initial donation was further amplified by her nonprofit, the Dollywood Foundation, which matched the amount. Consequently, the total contribution from Parton and her foundation reached $2 million.
The funds are designated to aid families grappling with the aftermath of the severe flooding. In addition to the financial contribution, Parton also provided essential supplies to support the recovery efforts.
Furthermore, Parton used the occasion to encourage continued support for her well-known literacy program, the Imagination Library. The program, which provides free books to children from birth to age five, relies on donations and community involvement to reach its beneficiaries.
The generosity of Dolly Parton and the Dollywood Foundation offers significant assistance to the communities in East Tennessee working to rebuild after the destructive impact of Tropical Storm Helene. The specifics regarding the distribution of the funds by the Mountain Ways Foundation were not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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