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What did Miranda do to help after Hurricane Maria in 2017?

  • Raised funds for rescue efforts and disaster relief

  • Joined the rebuilding effort

  • Wrote a song about the hurricane

  • None

Answer

In September 2017, after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, Miranda used his platform to raise funds for rescue efforts and disaster relief. He organized a telethon that raised over $15 million for the island, and he also donated $500,000 of his own money. He has continued to speak out about the need for aid for Puerto Rico, and he has used his music to raise awareness of the island's plight.
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