Through his Instagram stories, the Oscar winner expressed his commitment to the recovery of the region in collaboration with the Rewild Quick Response and assured that he donated US$1 million to this foundation. “The fires in Los Angeles are devastating our city. I commit to donating $1 million to cover urgent needs and support post-fire recovery efforts”, he noted.
Likewise, the actor explained in his post that this initial support will benefit different organizations such as LA Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Humane Society and SoCal Fire Fundwhich provide essential resources to firefighters, communities and affected animals.
Who committed to help with the fires in Los Angeles
This donation from DiCaprio adds to a massive response of support from corporations and prominent figures. Google and YouTube announced a contribution of US$15 million for aid organizations in the Los Angeles area. Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Changave $4 million in combined donations. Meta even announced that it will give US$2 million in cash and advertising credits.
Other companies that said yes to the aid are entertainment platforms and channels. Disney, Paramount, Netflix, Amazon, Warner Bros. Discovery, Comcast and NBCUniversal. For her part, the businesswoman Paris Hilton He noted on his social media that his organization launched an emergency fund to “support displaced families with young children.” To start the campaign, Hilton donated $100,000.
If you don’t believe it: who were the Hollywood celebrities who lost everything due to the fires in Los Angeles?
Hollywood, with its grand mansions and luxurious lifestyle, was not exempt from this devastation. This year, several famous people were victims of the fires that devastated areas of Malibu, Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica. The businesswoman Paris Hilton He shared heartbreaking images of his house on social media in Malibu completely destroyed.
Hilton said watching her home burn down on television was an experience no one should have to go through. According to his publications, this place was the scene of many important moments in his family life.
The actor Mel Gibson He was another of the prominent names in this tragedy. While out of town recording in Austin, Texas, Gibson received the devastating news that his home had been reduced to ashes. In radio statements, he described the experience as deeply painful.
The actress Jamie Lee Curtis lived moments of anguish when evacuating his home in Pacific Palisades when authorities issued mandatory orders due to the advance of the flames. Although her house was not destroyed, the actress described the fire as a terrifying experience.
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