The Los Angeles , together with 11 different L.A. sports activities groups, have pledged a mixed donation of greater than $8 million for wildfire victims and people combating the fires.
Right here’s the complete press launch:
“Because the individuals of Los Angeles and its surrounding communities start the lengthy restoration from the area’s devastating fires, 12 skilled sports activities organizations — Angel Metropolis FC, the Angels, Chargers, Clippers, , Geese, Galaxy, Kings, LAFC, Lakers, Rams, and Sparks — have pledged a mixed donation of greater than $8 million to assist victims in want, in addition to these combating the fires.
“Beneficiaries of the groups’ contributions embrace the American Purple Cross, Los Angeles Hearth Division Basis, California Hearth Basis, Eaton Canyon Hearth Reduction and Restoration Fund, World Central Kitchen, California Group Basis Wildfire Restoration Fund, Workforce Rubicon, and varied native animal rescue organizations.
“Bolstering their monetary contributions, the 12 groups, in partnership with the groups’ personal foundations, have additionally joined forces with Fanatics and the Fanatics Basis to distribute $3 million price of Fanatics merchandise to Angelenos who’ve been evacuated from their properties.
“Along with the attire gadgets being donated by Fanatics, groups are collectively contributing 1000’s extra gadgets that will probably be given out at three upcoming occasions. These occasions will even characteristic particular person groups’ neighborhood companions on-site at varied areas, distributing private hygiene kits, college provides, sneakers, and extra. Evacuated victims of the fires will be capable to take part within the distribution occasions on Friday, January 17, between 10 a.m. and a couple of p.m. at three areas: Stadium, SoFi Stadium, and BMO Stadium.
“Angelenos with proof of residency in evacuated Zip Codes will probably be eligible to attend. Moreover, bus transportation is being provided to assist people residing in space evacuation shelters journey to stadium distribution websites. Lunch will probably be offered to people and households on the stadium occasions.”
Final week, star Freddie Freeman and his spouse, Chelsea, donated $300,000, $100,000 to a few totally different organizations to assist with hearth reduction efforts.
Learn extra: Chelsea, Freddie Freeman Donate $300,000 to Assist Los Angeles Hearth Reduction
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