Celebrities are helping Los Angeles after the fires: who and how much donated
14 january 2025 в 22:13
On January 7, 2025, around 10:30 in the morning, a fire broke out in the hills of Los Angeles, spreading at an alarming speed and eventually devastating Pacific Palisades and parts of Malibu. A cluster of additional fires exacerbated the problem, turning it into a massive natural disaster for Los Angeles. Among the thousands who lost their homes due to the ongoing firestorm, many were celebrities whose lives were disrupted by the tragedy. But many are also turning their misfortune into action, opening their hearts and making donations to the community that is focusing on recovery. Even as the fires continue to rage, here is a list of celebrities who have donated to help the Los Angeles fires.
A former reality TV star and mother of two who lost her mansion in the Palisades fire opened an emergency fund through her own non-profit organization, 11:11 Media Impact. She put in the first $ 100,000 into the fund and pledged to match «every dollar» of donations up to an additional $ 100,000.
«My heart is with those affected by the devastating fires here in LA», - she wrote on social media in a post on January 11. «While I lost my home in Malibu, my thoughts are with countless families who have lost much more — their homes, precious belongings, beloved communities, and sense of stability». Paris also assured potential donors that their contributions would support efforts including short-term housing in hotels for young families with small children, assistance to local animal shelters, and providing necessary items at evacuation centers, where Paris herself volunteered on weekends from January 10 to 12.
Jamie Lee Curtis, who lives in Pacific Palisades, donated $ 1 million to aid firefighting efforts along with her husband Christopher Guest. The «Halloween» star took to Instagram on January 9 to express her support. «While the fire is still raging, and @calfire @losangelesfiredepartment and all available first responders and agencies involved in fighting the fire and saving lives are still working tirelessly, neighbors and friends are coming together to save each other, my husband and I and our children have pledged $ 1 million from our Family Foundation to start a support fund for our great city and state and the great people who live there and love it», - she captioned a photo of Santa Monica Pier with smoke in the background. «I am in touch with Governor Newsom and Mayor Garcetti and Senator Schiff about where to direct these funds for the greatest impact».
Forbes recently reported that reality TV star «Keeping Up with the Kardashians» Kylie Jenner made an undisclosed donation to the California Fire Foundation’s Fire Relief Fund, which is an extension of the California Fire Foundation’s Fire Relief Fund.
According to USA Today, Beyonce’s Beygood Fund has started fundraising to aid in the fight against fires in LA with an initial donation of $ 2.5 million. «The fund is intended to help families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who have lost their homes, as well as churches and community centers to meet the immediate needs of those affected by the fires», - the social media post from January 12 reads. «To show support for affected families and learn more about the BeyGOOD mission, visit https://beygood.org».
According to Forbes, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have also been involved in providing assistance. In addition to reported monetary and clothing donations, they have also drawn attention to opportunities for aid through CAL Fire, Baby2Baby, and World Central Kitchen, among others.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, «Desperate Housewives» icon Eva Longoria donated $ 1 million from her Jeff Bezos Courage and Citizenship Award to recovery efforts. She received a huge prize of $ 50 million in 2024 and will also match up to $ 50,000 in donations to This Is About Humanity. The charity is dedicated to supporting frontline, farmworkers, and day laborers
A former reality TV star and mother of two who lost her mansion in the Palisades fire opened an emergency fund through her own non-profit organization, 11:11 Media Impact. She put in the first $ 100,000 into the fund and pledged to match «every dollar» of donations up to an additional $ 100,000.
«My heart is with those affected by the devastating fires here in LA», - she wrote on social media in a post on January 11. «While I lost my home in Malibu, my thoughts are with countless families who have lost much more — their homes, precious belongings, beloved communities, and sense of stability». Paris also assured potential donors that their contributions would support efforts including short-term housing in hotels for young families with small children, assistance to local animal shelters, and providing necessary items at evacuation centers, where Paris herself volunteered on weekends from January 10 to 12.
Jamie Lee Curtis, who lives in Pacific Palisades, donated $ 1 million to aid firefighting efforts along with her husband Christopher Guest. The «Halloween» star took to Instagram on January 9 to express her support. «While the fire is still raging, and @calfire @losangelesfiredepartment and all available first responders and agencies involved in fighting the fire and saving lives are still working tirelessly, neighbors and friends are coming together to save each other, my husband and I and our children have pledged $ 1 million from our Family Foundation to start a support fund for our great city and state and the great people who live there and love it», - she captioned a photo of Santa Monica Pier with smoke in the background. «I am in touch with Governor Newsom and Mayor Garcetti and Senator Schiff about where to direct these funds for the greatest impact».
Forbes recently reported that reality TV star «Keeping Up with the Kardashians» Kylie Jenner made an undisclosed donation to the California Fire Foundation’s Fire Relief Fund, which is an extension of the California Fire Foundation’s Fire Relief Fund.
According to USA Today, Beyonce’s Beygood Fund has started fundraising to aid in the fight against fires in LA with an initial donation of $ 2.5 million. «The fund is intended to help families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who have lost their homes, as well as churches and community centers to meet the immediate needs of those affected by the fires», - the social media post from January 12 reads. «To show support for affected families and learn more about the BeyGOOD mission, visit https://beygood.org».
According to Forbes, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have also been involved in providing assistance. In addition to reported monetary and clothing donations, they have also drawn attention to opportunities for aid through CAL Fire, Baby2Baby, and World Central Kitchen, among others.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, «Desperate Housewives» icon Eva Longoria donated $ 1 million from her Jeff Bezos Courage and Citizenship Award to recovery efforts. She received a huge prize of $ 50 million in 2024 and will also match up to $ 50,000 in donations to This Is About Humanity. The charity is dedicated to supporting frontline, farmworkers, and day laborers
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