Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Donate $500,000 to Joplin Tornado Relief

By Christine Fenno Posted Jun 11th 2011 11:09AM

The Jolie-Pitt Foundation announced a donation on Friday of $500,000 to aid recovery efforts in Joplin, Missouri, after a tornado brought death and destruction to the area last month.

"With the devastating loss of 30 percent of the city, the Joplin community faces great challenges ahead," said Brad Pitt. "Having spent much of my childhood there, I know these people to be hardworking, humble and especially resilient."

Angelina Jolie added: "Our hearts go out to the families in Joplin who have lost so much."

The Kansas City Star reports that the couple's donation will benefit the Joplin Recovery Fund.

The tornado that directly hit Joplin in May destroyed miles of the city, including a hospital, in mere minutes. The death toll has topped 150. In the aftermath, victims are now reportedly fighting a lethal fungus stirred up by the twister.

Pitt's ties to Missouri run deep. Born in Okalahoma, Pitt was raised with his sister and brother in Springfield, Mo., attending Kickapoo High School and the University of Missouri. Pitt left the college weeks before graduating to launch an acting career in Los Angeles, where he took odd jobs and acting lessons until fame struck. The actor knows a thing or two about rebuilding after a natural disaster, ever since he became actively involved in designing housing for hurricane-ravaged New Orleans in recent years.

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Saturday 11 June

By grapost

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It's always the Liberals that give generously to help others. The Conservatives only show up to sell stuff and make money off of diaster victims.

By bren

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Who gives a darn why they did it ,they did it thats all that matters! These two are good parents and teach their kids right!o their kids are alittle wild theirs 6 of them!They are spoiled ,big deal. They take their kids everywhere they go instead of leaving them behind !Thanks for helping Brad and Angie its good to know somebody cares!

By plz

Now we know what Brad does with the greese from the bacon. My Gawd he looks frkg. ridiculous.

By rent30458

People who give their earned money to worthy causes should be able to do it as they see fit. Perhaps my announcing the donation they are silently challenging others with like resources to give.

And why is it anyone's business anyway?

By Cynthia

I don't see any of the billionaire banksters helping anyone but themselves. Good on you, Mr and Mrs Pitt.

By Dolores

Very kind of them to do this. I am sure many other people like myself with a lot less money, gave to the Red Cross or to local charities in the state. If we all could just give whatever we can to help out people in need the job could get done. God bless the people of Joplin, MO.

By Shar

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And once again Brad and Angolina are patting themselves on the back. Like George Steinbrenner said, If you're doing it for the publicity, you're doing it for the wrong reason. He was a great humanitarian but no one knew it until after he died.

Sunday 12 June

By New York

Very well said.

By meshanovaa

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Much of their charity work is not publicized. Google is your friend, ignoramus.

By Fran

Paul McCartney donates a lot of money for charity, but he does not advertise it.

Monday 13 June

By Gerry

It is so nice of them to donate to Americans. Its good to see people who share their wealth with those who have little to nothing. God Bless them.

By jessie

Thanks Brad & Angelina we need more movie stars like you that care about humanity, you can tell you care of all the love & support that you have provided to poor underprivileged chidern, may God bless you on everything you do you have my support as my movie stars.Keep up the good work...

By morgan frank

Should all the rappers, country music performers, Rock Musicians, Folk Band, pop singers led by one of the micheal jackson's brother or sister....Singing "WE ARE THE WORLD" and all the proceed goes to the victims in Joplin, Missouri !! Just saying yu know !......

By Sarah

White people are the most caring, generous people in the world. They feed , house clothe and support all countries around the world. Its no wonder they are Gods true chosen people. GOD BLESS ALL WHITE PEOPLE

Don't be saying that in Harlen NY, Chicago housing project or down in Alabama and they definitely will put a slug in your Azz.

WHAT????? SURELY YOU ARE JOKING.

By LAURA

You're trolling...right?

By Rose

What generous and amazing these two people are. Beautiful and caring human beings. I love them both for being so kind.

By Victoria

Thank you Brad and Angelina!

By Lisa S

Poor Claudia, still bitter over Jennifer Aniston huh? Well, Jennifer is not Rachel Green nor more than Brad and Angelina are the big bad wolves. Brad met someone who cared more about his causes and wanted children. He and Angelina have PROVEN themselves. They truly care about the world and put their money where the mouths are. Wether they remain together or not, they have given much to others and should be applauded. Get off the poor Jennifer bandwagon and move on.

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