What Celebrities Are Doing to Help Those Affected by the LA Wildfires
The devastating LA wildfires have displaced a lot of residents, with their homes and businesses engulfed by flames and destroyed in the blink of an eye. As the horrifying situation continues to unfold, communities have rallied together to offer support and relief, and many celebrities are stepping up to offer their resources and influence to help those impacted by the fires.
Donations to LA Wildfires Relief Funds
One of the quickest and most effective ways celebrities can help during the LA wildfires is through financial donations. Some have donated to local organizations, large charities, or even through their own foundation.
Beyoncé: Through her BeyGOOD Foundation, Beyoncé donated $2.5 million to the LA Fire Relief Fund. The foundation’s Instagram page posted that the “Fund is earmarked to aid families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, and to churches and community centers to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires.”
Jamie Lee Curtis: Curtis who also evacuated her home, pledged to donate $1 million. On her Instagram account, the Freaky Friday actress posted, “My husband and I and our children have pledged $1 million from our Family Foundation to start a fund of support for our great city and state and the great people who live and love there. I’m in communication with Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass and Senator Schiff as to where those funds need to be directed for the most impact.”
Eva Longoria: The Desperate Housewives actress donated $50,000 to This Is About Humanity to support not just the families impacted by the fires but also the first responders. She posted on her Instagram and called to “Support these resilient members of our community” and to “Share, repost or donate if you can.”
Volunteering in Relief Efforts
Beyond financial donations, some celebrities are on the ground, providing direct assistance to those affected by the fires. Whether it’s offering their homes, working with local first responders, or even physically volunteering in affected areas, these celebrities are showing how everyone can make a difference.
Jennifer Garner: Actress Garner with chef José Andrés and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen hand out meals to first responders and people who lost their homes. She also mentioned in an interview that she lost a friend who was not able to get out of her home on time.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex opened their Montecito mansion to friends who needed to flee the LA wildfires, per the New York Post. The couple is also working with their Archewell Foundation to help through the various charities their foundation is connected with. They’re also using their platform to share various resources on ways people can help.
Donations of Supplies and Resources
Celebrities are also contributing essential supplies and resources that are often needed after a disaster. From food, water, and clothing, stars are helping with the immediate needs of those who lost their homes.
Halle Berry and Sharon Stone: Berry posted on her Instagram account that she’s “Packing up my entire closet and heading over to the COOP! If you live in the Southern California area, I urge you to do the same. This is something we can do right now today to help all of the displaced families that are in need of the basics today!” She also tagged Sharon Stone and thanked her for her leadership efforts. Actress Michelle Pfeiffer also expressed her interest in doing the same.
COOP+ is a temporary relief collection center set up to help with donation efforts.
Use of Social Media to Raise Awareness
Celebrities with massive social media followings are using their platforms to raise awareness and call for donations.
Kim Kardashian: The media personality and Skims co-founder shone a spotlight on inmates who are helping firefighters put out the deadly LA wildfires. She posted in her Instagram stories, “On all 5 fires in Los Angeles, there are hundreds of incarcerated firefighters, risking their lives to save us. They are on the Palisades fire and Eaton fire in Pasadena working 24 hour shifts. They get paid almost nothing, risk their lives… I see them as heroes,” as reported by Deadline.