Beyonce has pledged to donate $6 million to local organizations fighting coronavirus in the nation's hardest-hit cities and underserved communities, including New Orleans.

The National Alliance of Mental Illness in New Orleans is one of several health and mental wellness groups that will receive funds from the Grammy-winning singer's charity initiative BeyGOOD, in partnership with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.

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BeyGOOD targeted NAMI New Orleans, as well as its offices in Detroit, Houston and New York City, because of the mental health services they could provide during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other groups to receive this funding include health facilities, food banks and organizations that support communities of color.

In recent weeks, Beyonce has spoken out about the toll coronavirus has taken on African Americans in the U.S., and in a statement on her website, she said she hopes this will give them the help they need to keep themselves safe and healthy during the pandemic.

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New data has shown that Louisiana is no exception to the drastic death rates seen in African-American neighborhoods. As of Tuesday, nearly 57% of the state's deaths were black victims, while African-Americans make up only 33% of the state's population.

"Communities of color are suffering by epic proportions due to the COVID-19 pandemic," the statement said. "Many families live in underserved areas with homes that make it harder to practice social distancing."

UCLA, Bread of Life, Matthew 25, No Kid Hungry are among several other groups that will receive a part of the $6 million in coronavirus aid, according to Beyonce's website.