The Weeknd is giving back to his hometown. On Monday, the Canadian singer, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, announced the donation of $500,000 to the Scarborough Health Network to aid in its COVID-19 relief efforts.
RELATED: The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’ Remains On Top Of The Billboard Charts For Third Week “I was raised in Scarborough and felt it was important to give back to the community that raised me during the hard times of this pandemic,” the Weeknd said in a statement.
With his donation, the SHN’s COVID-19 Emergency Fund is now totalled at more than $2.7 million. “Our vibrant and diverse community represents the best of Canada, and we are fortunate to have ambassadors like the Weeknd in our corner,” said Elizabeth Buller, president and
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