Actor and #Hollywood power producer #TylerPerry tipped workers at a Houston’s restaurant in #Georgia a staggering $21,000 to help them through the economic hardship they face as a result of the #Chinese #coronavirus #pandemic.
TMZ reports that Tyler Perry, who regularly frequents the chain in the Northside Parkway district of Atlanta for takeout orders, left the equivalent of $500 each for 42 of the restaurant’s wait staff who cannot work due to the current lockdown throughout the state of Georgia.
On Thursday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp ordered a statewide lockdown with the exception of beaches, parks, churches, and gun stores. As of Sunday evening, the state had recorded over 6,700 cases of the virus and 219 deaths, with that number only set to rise.
The money will likely serve as a vital source of income for many of the out-of-work employees, who may have to wait for weeks to receive compensation from the federal government.
Unlike many Hollywood figures, the Tyler Perry Studios founder generally prefers to avoid politics and instead focuses on non-partisan charity work motivated by his Christian faith. Last September, the Madea Family Funeral star sent a plane full of essential supplies to the most damaged areas of the Bahamas following last year’s Hurricane Dorian.
Other charitable acts have included donating $100,000 to underprivileged schools in Ohio and sponsoring dozens of children from a Philadelphia day camp to visit Walt Disney World. #binspirednews
Well hell, that ain’t nothing considering he’s got multi-millions. But, better than nothing. Where’s Orpah?
Tyler Perry, that was a very kind gesture…. you are a Patriot. Kindness and goodness of your heart is awesome. We are seeing and hearing about good deeds done by good people! As we move forward and get through these tough times on Earth, we will continue to witness one of the grestest Presidents in all the history of our Country, President Trump continuing forward “MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN” AND “KEEPING AMERICA GREAT, SAFE, WINNING AND RESPECTED” I am not getting Political, just telling the facts. I hope you are a Trump Supporter. If so, do not hold back in saying so to the world! Be Proud. Stay well.
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That’s nice of him !!! Every athlete and actor should be giving a lot to the cause. They make all their money off the American public and need to show thanks
Good for him ❤️❤️❤️
Those who have should be sharing.
He also paid for the groceries of a bunch of older folks in Atlanta.
Hallelujer
His net worth is $600,000,000.00.
Good man
He is a good man
God bless him!
Don’t even know who this guy is but Ilke him
He’s giving freely and loves it…. God bless you Mr. Perry!
Thank you young man finally a rich person stepping up to the plate I would expect this from all the millionaires movie stars news anchors don’t forget the poor people made you rich
Keep going Tyler. Let me know when you get to my daughters student loans.