Jolie-Pitt Donates Tornado Victim $ 500,000

LOS ANGELES - Jolie-Pitt Foundation announced a donation of $ 500 thousand to help recovery efforts in Joplin, Missouri, after the tornado brought death and destruction to the area last month.

"The disaster destroyed 30 percent of the city. Community Joplin facing big challenges ahead. After spending most of my childhood there, I know the people there are hardworking, humble, and very tough," said Brad Pitt.

"Our hearts feel the suffering of families in Joplin who have lost so much wealth,” added Jolie, that reportedly by Popeater on Monday (6/13/2011).

Kansas City Star reported, the contribution of this pair will greatly assist the recovery in Joplin. Joplin Tornado that struck last May destroyed much of the city building in just minutes. Including hospitals. The death toll reached 150 people.

Pitt is having inner closeness with Joplin, Missouri. The reason, in the city that she was born and raised. After graduating from the University of Missouri, he moved to Los Angeles to launch his acting career.