Updated January 12: Beyoncé has pledged to donate $2.5 million through her nonprofit BeyGOOD to help families who lost their homes in the towns of Altadena and Pasadena affected by the Eaton Fire.
The BeyGOOD LA Fire Relief Fund will also be donated to churches and community centers to address the immediate needs of evacuated residents. As has been noted recently, Altadena is a historically black neighborhood, with families and generations dating back to the late Great Migration of the 70s. Since the Jan. 7 fires, the foundation has been working with volunteer organizations and churches to identify homeowners and community members most in need, according to a press release.
Previous article, January 10: Celebrities like Jennifer Garner and Paris Hilton rally to donate, boost relief funds and volunteer as Palisades and Altadena fires continue to ravage Los Angeles communities There is. Some, like Sharon Stone and Halle Berry, are donating clothing to people who have lost their homes or been evacuated during the ongoing national emergency.
Garner, a 25-year resident of the Palisades, was spared from the fire that has spread to more than 20,000 acres since January 7, but food relief from award-winning chef Jose Andres was not successful, MSNBC reported. We partnered with the nonprofit organization World Central Kitchen. Pop-ups are being held across Los Angeles County to provide fuel to Angelenos in need. Garner said she knew Andres through his previous charity work, including with Save the Children, and was eager to help.
“I was able to say, ‘Can I stay with you for a day?’ What can I do for you? Let me work,” the actress said. The 13 Going on 30 star volunteered to help distribute meals from restaurant and kitchen truck partners.
Elsewhere in the MSNBC interview, Garner praised Andres’ efforts but also said she grieved for the community. (This loss is personal for Garner, who, when asked about the death of his friend at Palisades Methodist Church, responded, “It’s so sad that I don’t think we should talk about it yet. I certainly lost my friend. “She didn’t make it in time,” she told correspondent Katie Toole.
“My heart warms when I think of my friends,” the actress said. “So if you think of 100 families, that’s 5,000 homes lost. You can (without thinking) write out a list of 100 friends who lost their homes.”
Hilton’s Malibu beach house was one of 5,000 structures destroyed in the Palisades fire, and earlier today, through the non-profit organization 11:11 Media Impact, the Hilton’s Malibu beach house was one of 5,000 structures destroyed in the Palisades fire. announced an emergency fund for those who have lost “their loved ones, the communities they love, and the things they hold dear.” A sense of stability. ”
The media personality and entrepreneur said the fund would “support displaced families with young children.” She launched the fund with an initial donation of $100,000 and plans to match any additional donations up to $100,000.
“As a mother, I can’t imagine the pain and fear of not having a safe place for my baby,” she wrote on Instagram.
The fund will distribute in partnership with the nonprofit Baby2Baby and will also provide “short-term housing and hotel stays for families with young children,” in partnership with Sean Penn’s Community Organized Relief Effort, which provides cash assistance to families. , delivering supplies to shelters and supporting local animals. shelter.
“Let’s unite for Los Angeles,” Hilton concluded. She said she plans to volunteer this weekend. “Every dollar makes a difference, and we are ensuring that our support reaches those who need it most.”
Meanwhile, Stone called for donations to +COOP, a homewares boutique-turned-distribution center on Beverly Boulevard. The Basic Instinct star encouraged donations of gently used clothing for women, men and children, as well as gift cards and new hangers. She added that those in need can come pick up blankets, shoes and clothing.
Following in her footsteps, Berry also reposted Stone’s original video, saying, “I’m going to pack up my entire closet and go to the co-op!” If you live in the Southern California area, please do the same. This is what we can do right now to help every displaced family in need of basic necessities today. Thank you @sharonstone for your leadership. I love you lady❤️. ”
Since then, Uber has partnered with the boutique to deliver products throughout Los Angeles. In the comments, Michelle Pfeiffer also asked about donations, seeming to indicate that she would be donating items to the center.
In another sweet moment shared by ABC7 reporter Josh Haskell, actor, author, and comedian Bill Hader offered to help journalists cover the wildfires. Van wanted to help cover and ride with us as if he were part of our team. Then he pulled down his mask and smiled, and it was Bill Hader! It couldn’t have been better! @ABC7”
Additionally, Jennifer Lopez, who was scheduled to appear on The View on January 17th and on numerous other TV shows in the coming days, will appear in support of wildfire relief efforts, according to Entertainment Weekly. It is reported that the . There were no further details on the matter.
As previously reported, Jamie Lee Curtis announced that she and her family would donate $1 million to help during the crisis.
On the other side of town, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were among those helping evacuees from the Eaton Fire, which is currently raging in Altadena and Pasadena. On Friday, the Duchess of Sussex and the Duke of Sussex met with Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo and displaced families, distributed food and thanked first responders.
The Eaton and Palisades fires have destroyed more than 9,000 structures and killed at least 10 people, with preliminary estimates of damages ranging from $52 billion to $57 billion, according to the latest wildfire information. 180,000 Angelenos remain displaced. These dire statistics are caused by Southern California’s overly dry weather conditions and Santa Ana’s fierce winds that push embers forward, making this disaster one of the most destructive wildfires in the state’s history. It was pushed up to .
As of this writing, the two most significant fires have burned a total of approximately 35,000 acres, with the Palisades Fire being 8% contained and the Eaton Fire being 3% contained.
To learn more about how you can help or donate, click here for a list of Hollywood and related organizations that are raising money.
