Ariana Grande launches charity for vulnerable communities after clash with Trump administration over ICE video

Source: The Independent

Monday 15 June 2026 04:53 EDT


Ariana Grande has launched a charitable foundation focused on supporting vulnerable communities, shortly after publicly condemning the White House for using her music in a social media post promoting US immigration arrests.

The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, announced on Friday, will support causes including LGBTQ+ rights, mental healthcare, reproductive justice, and emergency relief through four separate funds.

“I am beyond excited to finally announce the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation,” Grande said in a statement posted on social media. “Our mission is to support, protect, and provide resources for our vulnerable friends in need. Through four different funds, we will be supporting handfuls of incredible organisations that provide the safe space and care that is desperately needed by so many right now.”

The foundation’s four funding streams include the Protect & Defend Fund, which supports grassroots groups advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights, and reproductive justice; the Heal & Dream Fund, which aims to expand access to mental healthcare and community support; the Seen & Celebrated Fund, focused on amplifying LGBTQ+ voices and stories; and the Emergency Support Fund, which provides rapid aid during moments of crisis.

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