Taylor Swift made good on her promise to donate the earnings from the single Welcome to New York, which is featured in her high-grossing album 1989, to the public school system of the Big Apple, according to Capital New York.
In October last year, Swift shocked not only her fans but also the public by announcing that all the proceeds from the aforementioned single will be donated to help fund projects dedicated to aid the city's public schools. After a number of months since her announcement, the controversial singer and songwriter finally came through with the first of the reportedly many donations she will be giving to the said cause.
As per Capital New York's post, Swift recently donated US$50,000 to New York City public schools. Although this may be considered a generous contribution, it appears that this move will not be the end of the Shake It Off singer's active participation in the improvement of the city.
"I am informed that Taylor Swift has made a donation of $50,000 to the DOE, without restrictions to support DOE schools," disclosed an official from the department.
To further impress her dedication to embracing her new home city, a spokesperson from the department revealed that Swift aims to "continue to donate the proceeds she receives from the sale of the single 'Welcome to New York' to NYC public schools.'"
Prior to this donation, Swift already worked with the city officials to promote the tourism of the place. This effort was further applauded following the revelation that the singer provided her services to the city for free.
"What makes New York City New York City is that it is unlike any city in the whole world," Swift shared in a promotional video she recorded following the announcement of her role as Global Welcome Ambassador for tourism of New York City. "It's almost like it has its own heartbeat. You can find fashion that inspires you, art that inspires you, humanity that inspires you."
"We're deeply appreciative of this kind gesture to donate her proceeds of the single 'Welcome to New York' to benefit NYC public schools," stated the press secretary of the Department of Education, Devora Kaye, with regard the donation of Swift.
