Katy Perry.
Katy Perry recently identified the Firework Foundation, which aids underserved youth arts programs, as the initiative she hopes becomes her enduring purpose and legacy. Though renowned for hits like “Firework,” Perry said making an ongoing impact through her organization would fulfill her in the long run.
Channeling Past Hardship into Philanthropy
In a recent People interview, Katy Perry reflected on the financial struggles and instability she faced growing up. Her family relied on food stamps and banks while Perry busked as a teenager to get by.
“You want to talk about food stamps? I can talk about food stamps,” she recalled. “That time influenced me to start the Firework Foundation “alongside her sister Angela, its president.
Launched in 2018 and named after her anthemic hit, the nonprofit helps kids access arts education and creative outlets they otherwise couldn’t afford. Reflecting on her childhood, the foundation focuses on underserved communities lacking resources.
Potential Long-Term Legacy
While Perry has famously left her mark through chart-topping pop hits, she ultimately hopes the Firework Foundation makes the most lasting impact.
As she told People, “If in a hundred years, nobody knows Katy Perry or the song Firework, but they know what the Firework Foundation is, then I’ll have fulfilled my purpose.”
Rather than musical fame and success, Perry has come to view investing in future generations through her charity as the most meaningful way to create positive change. Though she climbed from humble beginnings to become a star, uplifting other kids facing adversity now drives her.
By channeling her empathy and hardship into philanthropic efforts, Katy Perry aims to spark systemic improvement outlasting any Billboard achievements. The Firework Foundation represents the pop icon’s higher purpose – improving young lives through arts access. That heartfelt legacy would trump Perry’s grandest professional accomplishments.