BET Networks Announces Relief Efforts for Water Crisis in Flint, Michigan

The needs of Flint children exposed to lead, particularly those most vulnerable - children ages 0-6 - are ongoing and long-term. Today, BET Networks announced relief efforts for the water crisis in Flint, Michigan to help raise awareness and funds for the Flint Child Health & Development Fund by leveraging the power of BET's brand platforms, employees and audience. BET and its parent company Viacom are making a $50,000 donation to the Flint Child Health & Development Fund. Additionally this partnership will kick-off with an online charitable fundraising campaign with CrowdRise, #BET4Flint that enables and encourages audiences to join in on the fundraising efforts. Donations collected will be used for critical children's health interventions today and well into the future managed by the Community Foundation of Greater Flint.

"At BET Networks, supporting the communities we serve in times of crisis is simply in our DNA, and we strive on good days and bad to support in the best way we can," said Debra Lee, Chairman and CEO of BET Networks. "We are proud to support the fundraising campaign efforts to rebuild Flint and help those affected most with this devastating crisis."

"We are grateful for the generosity of BET Networks and their viewers for this contribution to the Flint Child Health and Development Fund," said Kathi Horton, President, Community Foundation of Greater Flint. "The Fund serves the long-term health and development needs of Flint children exposed to lead. We continue to be inspired by the outpouring of support from corporations like BET who are truly making a difference in the lives of our children."

To get involved in the fundraising campaign log on to www.crowdrise.com/BET4Flint for more information. Join the conversation on social media using the dedicated hashtag #BET4Flint.