As a series of devastating wildfires continue to destroy homes and neighborhoods in Los Angeles, organizations providing relief are seeking donations and volunteers. Here are ways you can help people in LA and a comprehensive list of resources compiled by Mutual Aid LA.
At times like these, it’s super important for everyone to help however they can — especially celebrities with financial privilege and large platforms on social media. Fortunately, Beyoncé, Jennifer Garner, Halle Berry, and more celebs are stepping up to the plate and using their resources for good: Here are the celebrities donating to and supporting LA wildfire relief efforts.
Celebrities Who Are Donating To And Supporting Wildfire Relief Efforts
Beyoncé
Beyoncé’s BeyGood Foundation is donating $2.5 million to those impacted by the fires. “Los Angeles we stand with you,” the company wrote in a January 12 Instagram post. “BeyGOOD is taking action by announcing the LA Fire Relief Fund with a donation of 2.5 million dollars. 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.”
Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, lost her Malibu bungalow to the Pacific Palisades fire.
Jennifer Garner
Jennifer shared with NBC News that she’s working with Chef José Andrés and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen to provide meals to those affected by the wildfires. “I took advantage of a little bit of celebrity privilege and called chef and said, ‘Please, can I come with you?'” she told the outlet, stressing, “I just wanna be part of something that’s helping.” The actress is an ambassador for the nonprofit Save the Children, and she also noted that the organization will be helping place folks socially and emotionally following the crisis.
Halle Berry
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On January 10, Halle posted an Instagram video explaining that the COOP (usually an event space in LA) is a place where folks can donate clothes and get new clothes if they lost theirs in fires. “I’m packing up my entire closet and heading over to the COOP,” she wrote in her caption. “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!”
Paris Hilton
After losing her Malibu home in the Palisades fire, Paris shared that she’s launched an emergency fund for wildfire relief through her 11:11 Media Impact nonprofit. She donated $100,000 to the fund and will match another $100,000 in donations. “My heart is with everyone impacted by the devastating fires here in LA,” she wrote in an emotional Instagram post. “While I’ve lost my Malibu home, my thoughts are with the countless families who have lost so much more — their homes, cherished keepsakes, the communities they loved, and their sense of stability.”
Jamie Lee Curtis
In a January 8 Instagram post, Jamie shared that she’s been speaking to California Governor Gavin Newsom and other state leaders to figure out where funds are most needed. The actress revealed that she’s donating $1 million to wildfire relief efforts.
“As the fire still rages on and @calfire @losangelesfiredepartment and all the available first responders and agencies involved in fighting fire and saving lives are still hard at work and neighbors and friends are banding together to save each other, my husband and I and our children have pledged $1million 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,” Jamie wrote in her caption.
Eva Longoria
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In an Instagram video, Eva shared that she’s donated clothes and food and is hosting evacuees at her home. “My heart breaks for the City of LA and the devastating fires that have affected so many lives,” she wrote in her caption, adding, “I’m personally matching $50k to @thisisabouthumanity’s efforts to support frontline essential workers, farm workers, day laborers and families impacted by these wildfires.”
