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on Monday, Netflix And Comcast Each announced $10 million in donations, split between groups such as the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, World Central Kitchen and the American Red Cross. Both companies also said they were assisting employees directly affected by the fire.
“The next few years will be a time of rebuilding for many of us and it will require creativity, vision, courage and perseverance. Looking at some of the hardest hit neighborhoods, the idea of rebuilding It’s hard to do — but we will, and we will come back stronger than ever,” Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarendos wrote.
Comcast is the parent company of NBCUniversal, which has a large footprint in Los Angeles with its studios.
“We deeply appreciate the first responders for their tireless and courageous efforts,” said Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian Roberts. Announcement.
Firefighters work as smoke billows from the growing Palisades fire on January 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Other media and entertainment corporations, many of which have a significant presence in the Los Angeles area, have previously pledged to donate to relief efforts. gave The Walt Disney Company announced Saturday that he was committing $15 million to fire response and reconstruction. Fox News reported that its parent company, Fox Corporation, donation $1 million to the American Red Cross.
Gambling platform FanDuel and its parent company, Filter EntertainmentThey donated $250,000 to the disaster relief organization Americares and the LA Fire Department Foundation. announced.
The NFL — which moved a playoff game from Sophy Stadium in suburban Los Angeles to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, because of the fire — said its teams and ownership groups were working together to help with relief efforts. providing $5 million. Los Angeles has twelve sports teams, including the Lakers and Dodgers, separately announced Donated over $8 million to fire relief groups.
The grocery store Kroger And Walmart Promised $1 million And $2.5 millionrespectively, towards relief activities. Health Insurance Company Anthem Blue Cross announced 10 million dollar donation.
Reuters Reported Monday JP Morgan Chase And Bank of America It is also providing some payment relief to consumers with mortgages affected by the wildfires.
Patrick O’Neill inspects his home after the Palisades wildfire destroyed it on January 13, 2025 in Malibu, California.
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Hollywood stars and entertainers have also said they are donating financially for the relief efforts.
Actor Jamie Lee Curtis, a resident of Los Angeles, announced On Instagram, her family pledged $1 million in relief funds, while singer Beyonce’s Be Good Foundation determination $2.5 million in its own fire relief fund. Socialite Paris Hilton said She will start an emergency fund to help homeless families and pledge $200,000, while actress Halle Berry said: donation Clothing to fire victims.
Disclosure: Comcast owns NBCUniversal, the parent company of CNBC.