Rihanna donates 'huge order' of supplies to disabled and homeless veterans through AFTP Foundation in LA
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Sennett Devermont, the founder of the Always For The People (AFTP) Foundation, received a substantial donation from Rihanna aimed at supporting disabled and homeless veterans in Los Angeles.
The 35-year-old singer, despite her busy schedule with two baby boys, took the time to contact the organization and placed a significant order of goods to be distributed.
This act was personally coordinated with Devermont, as revealed by Page Six on Thursday, August 31.
Rihanna donates huge sum to the AFTP foundation
Rihanna's generous donation allowed for the distribution of a wide range of essential items to those in need.
Hundreds of hygiene kits, socks, clothes, sleeping bags, food, over 50 pairs of shoes, toilet paper, and even dog food were among the supplies provided to the recipients.
While Rihanna has previously offered hands-on assistance, this time, the Fenty Beauty owner couldn't be present in person due to her busy schedule with her two new babies, the youngest born in early August.
The source said, "she's been very supportive even while becoming a new mom."
Rihanna visited veterans while pregnant with first child RZA
Rihanna personally visited the veterans in 2022 at the VA Medical Center in West Los Angeles, while she was pregnant with her first child, RZA.
During her visit, she genuinely expressed interest and concern for the veterans' well-being. Rihanna, who had arrived dressed casually in sweats, opted not to film her philanthropic act.
"She was there to truly listen to veterans living on the property," a source told Page Six. "She spent hours listening to their concerns and their issues," the source said. "There wasn't a camera crew or PR."
Rihanna reportedly arrived with a van stocked full of essentials, including sleeping bags, blankets, thermals, flashlights, toilet paper, water, bike locks, and mini safes. As per the outlet, Rihanna dedicated hours to unloading the van, even while she was pregnant.
"She actually cared," the source continued. "She listened to everyone and distributed everything."
During that time, a veteran fondly recalled the experience and expressed their admiration for the star's generosity. "I met Rihanna, the greatest singer on Earth," they said. "She donated clothes, food and she cares about the veterans."