Comcast Will Give $10 Million Toward L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts

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Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Comcast and its NBCUniversal subsidiary said they will donate $10 million in cash to support Los Angeles area wildfire disaster relief and recovery efforts.

On Monday, Comcast and NBCU said they will provide $2.5 million in funding as an inaugural corporate partner to the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’ ReBUILD LA initiative.

In addition, the cable and media conglomerate will contribute to organizations in the L.A. region to provide short- and long-term assistance, including the American Red Cross, Entertainment Industry Foundation SoCal Fire Fund, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles. SEE ALSO: Disney and Paramount Donate to L.A Fire Relief and Rebuilding Efforts, CAA Launches SoCal Fire Fund Brian Roberts, chairman and CEO of Comcast, said in a statement, “We extend our deep appreciation to the first responders for their tireless and courageous efforts and to our news teams, including NBC4 and KVEA, who are providing vital coverage during this time.

We stand ready to support our employees and the broader Los Angeles community as we recover and rebuild from these tragic events.” Comcast and NBCUniversal said they are also providing emergency financial funds, in addition to health and welfare benefits including access to temporary housing and hotels at discounted rates, to employees who have been affected by the destruction of the wildfires.