Lady Gaga put her wallet where her heart is. And her heart is in New York. So, on Wednesday morning, the entertainer pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross to help with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in the city she grew up in.

Lady Gaga seen wearing an incredible gold wire head piece leaving her “Fame” fragrance launch at Harrods in London, England on October 7, 2012.

“If it wasn’t for NYC: the Lower Eastside, Harlem, the Bronx and Brooklyn, I would not be the woman or artist that I am today,” Gaga told her fans. “New York is relentless ambition, a drive to succeed, a place where there is a natural pursuit of diversity through compassion.”

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The 26-tear-old pop star added, “Please accept this gift on behalf of myself, my parents Joe and Cynthia, and my sister Natali; with our deepest gratitude New York for raising us. ” She added, “Thank you for helping me build my spirit. I will now help you rebuild yours. Sincerely, Lady Gaga and The Germanottas.”

If you’d like to help as well, you can text REDCROSS to 90999 for an automatic $10 donation. You can also visit redcross.org