Chappel Roan’s Nonprofit: The Midwest Princess Project
Pop star Chappell Roan started as a small indie artist, but now, she’s one of pop music’s most talked about rising stars—and she’s using her growing platform for a bigger purpose. Known for her bright red hair, theatrical performances, and hits like “Pink Pony Club” and “Hot to Go!”, Roan has launched a nonprofit titled The Midwest Princess Project. The project focuses on supporting transgender youth and LGBTQ+ communities, especially in more conservative areas where resources and acceptance are in short supply.
A portion of ticket sales collected from her most recent tour dates has already raised over $400,000, which has been donated to several community organizations. Among those receiving support are the Ali Forney Center in New York City, The GLO Center and The Center Project in Missouri, and the Trans Wellness Center in Los Angeles. Each of these organizations provides housing, healthcare, and safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people in need.
For Roan, this effort is more than a side project—it reflects her roots and her values. Growing up in Missouri, she has spoken openly about how difficult it was to feel accepted as a queer artist from the Midwest. Through The Midwest Princess Project, she hopes to give back to the same types of communities that once made her feel out of place. With support from her loyal and ever-growing fanbase, Roan is turning her success into meaningful action and proving that pop stardom can be more than just fame—it can help inspire and create real change
