Disney Donates $15 Million to L.A Fire Relief and Rebuilding Efforts
variety.comDisney Company is donating $15 million for response and rebuilding efforts amid the ongoing Southern California fires. Likewise, Paramount is donating $1 million to on-the-ground organizations, including the Los Angles Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, Red Cross, Direct Relief, World Central Kitchen and Best Friends Animal Society. “As this tragedy continues to unfold, The Walt Disney Company is committed to supporting our community and our employees as we all work together to recover and rebuild from this unbelievable devastation,” said CEO Bob Iger in a statement. “Walt Disney came to Los Angeles with little more than his limitless imagination, and it was here that he chose to make his home, pursue his dreams, and create extraordinary storytelling that means so much to so many people around the world.
We are proud to provide assistance to this resilient and vibrant community in this moment of need.” In the statement announcing the $15 million commitment, the Disney corporation also expressed gratitude to firefighters and first responders continuing to work amid the ongoing emergency, as well as the company’s own local reporters at KABC for their coverage. “We will be supporting vital organizations offering essential services on the ground, including the American Red Cross, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, among others,” reads the Disney release.
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