The state of New York, along with its biggest household names, will come together today (May 11) for Rise Up New York!, a virtual telethon to benefit its citizens heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
New York's largest poverty-fighting organization Robin Hood and iHeartMedia organized the benefit event to raise funds for Robin Hood's relief and recovery efforts for the state, which has become the pandemic's epicenter.
All donations raised from tonight will help provide food, shelter, financial assistance, physical and mental health services, legal services and educational support for the most vulnerable New Yorkers trying to rebuild their lives.