United Way has been tackling the Flint water crisis by funding the purchase of filters, bottled water, emergency support services and prevention efforts. In addition to supporting UWGC, Beyonce chose 14 Detroit-area high school students to get help paying for their college expenses. The “Lemonade” singer made good on her promise to raise significant funds to address Flint, Michigan’s water crisis. Since October, residents of Flint have been advised to use bottled water for drinking and cooking, since the lead levels in the area’s tap water have made it unfit for human consumption. According to the organization’s website, UWGC has sourced more than 11,000 filters systems and 5,000 replacement filters, and is continuing to deliver bottled water to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.

Source: Huffington Post June 15, 2016 18:45 UTC