Dolly Parton's Wildfire Relief fund is helping close to 1,000 families
Dolly Parton is one of those beautiful humans who just gets better with age.
Last November, wildfires damaged thousands of homes in the Great Smokey Mountains region of Tennessee. Parton's "My People Fund" has since issued monthly checks to 921 people, The Knoxville News Sentinel recently reported.
According to Dollywood Foundation President David Dotson, the fund received over 80,000 donations in December and January. It's since raised upwards of $9 million for the region.
Parton's fund provides monthly $1,000 donations for up to six months to people who lost their homes in the blaze.
14 people died in the Gatlinburg fire, and many more buildings were damaged or destroyed.
The celebrity is celebrated for her deep ties and commitment to the region. Dollywood is the area's largest single employer.
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