A devastating fire has ravaged the Los Angeles area, leaving thousands of homes destroyed and 24 people dead. In response, celebrities are banding together to help those affected.
Beyoncé has donated $2.5 million to a newly launched LA Fire Relief Fund created by her charitable foundation, BeyGOOD. The fund will support families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, as well as churches and community centers to address immediate needs.
Netflix and Comcast NBCUniversal have pledged $10 million each to organizations offering aid to victims of the wildfires. The Screen Actors Guild has also committed $1 million to help members affected by the fires.
The Duchess of Sussex has delayed the launch of her new Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan,” to focus on helping those affected by the fires.
Despite the devastation, many are coming together to support each other and the community. The Sundance Film Festival is still planning to move forward with its 11-day event next week in Park City, Utah.
A composer’s original work was lost in the fires, but the publishing company has vowed to “rise from the ashes” in a digital form.
As the city begins to rebuild, it’s clear that the true strength of the community lies in its ability to come together and support one another during difficult times.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/california-fires-meghan-netflix-donations-79b18db88104ae293474125172cbf1c7