Beyoncé, George Clooney, and Oprah Hosting Telethon for Harvey Relief
September 7, 2017
Many superstars, including Beyoncé, George Clooney, Oprah Winfrey, and Julia Roberts, are teaming up to put on a one-hour telethon to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. The goal of the show, according to the Huffington Post, is to bring the country together to raise funds and spirits, and help rebuild Texas in the wake of the unprecedented devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey.
The telethon, called “Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Harvey Relief,” will air on ABC, CBS, CMT, FOX, and NBC on Tuesday September 12 at 8 p.m. ET. It will also be shared on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. According to Time and the show’s website, proceeds from the event will go to charities that are supporting people whose lives have been devastated by the hurricane. This includes Save the Children, Feeding Texas and the United Way of Greater Houston.
Donations through the phone, text and the website will be accepted from the beginning of the program until one hour after it ends. The telethon is being broadcasted live from Los Angeles, New York, and Nashville. The show will also feature several performers, such as Jamie Foxx, Karlie Kloss, Rob Lowe, Matthew McConaughey and Barbara Streisand.