Thania Garcia Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation is granting $500,000 to Los Angeles fire relief efforts carried out by the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund and the Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund.
The Los Angeles wildfires area have caused widespread destruction in communities across the city since Jan. 7. Despite containment progress over the weekend, officials warn residents to stay vigilant as the Santa Ana winds are expected to return.
The California Community Foundation (CCF) utilizes partnerships with community-based organizations and government agencies while using data from CalFire and the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index to prioritize underserved communities.
It also aids in rebuilding essential infrastructure like emergency communication systems and offers financial disaster assistance, labor law education, and immigration services to low-wage workers and immigrant families.
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