Disney Commits $15 Million to Aid California Fire-Ravaged Communities. In swift response to the California wildfires, including the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, and Hurst Fire, which impacted areas near The Walt Disney Company headquarters in Burbank, the Company has pledged a $15 million donation to support fire relief and rebuilding efforts.
The Walt Disney Company has been known to lead the charge when it comes to helping out local communities, especially when it concerns Cast Members and surrounding communities as seen recently when Disney donated $3 million following Hurricane Milton in Florida.
Disney has announced the donation via Instagram, and on The Walt Disney Company website. Read the direct press release here:
The history of The Walt Disney Company is inextricably linked to the greater Los Angeles region, and the destruction from the devastating fires affecting thousands in our area is truly heartbreaking. Today we are committing $15 million for initial and immediate response and rebuilding efforts.
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. Additionally, we’ve been working around the clock to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, many of whom have been impacted by these fires, and we intend to provide further resources to our Employee Relief Fund to help those facing hardship as a result of this crisis.
Beyond critical relief efforts, we will be working closely with the business community to find ways to support important rebuilding efforts in the region.
“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 Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company. “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.”
We want to express our overwhelming gratitude to the heroic firefighters and first responders from across the area and around the country whose unbelievable courage and professionalism have been a source of tremendous encouragement and pride this week. Likewise, we are grateful for the outstanding local reporters at KABC and elsewhere who have been a vital resource to all.
While the fires continue to rage and the full extent of the damage won’t be understood for some time, our hearts are with everyone across Southern California who has been affected by the destructive fires, and we urge residents to remain vigilant and follow safety guidance from local officials. This community’s strength is rooted in its people, and we are proud to be a part of it and offer our support.
If you are a Cast Member, there is help available through the Disney Employee Relief Fund, please check your Hub or email from Bob Iger that recently went out to all employees.
Other ways that you can help out:
American Red Cross-Wildfire Relief
Recovering from a wildfire takes time and a diverse network of organizations and services to make sure people have the help they need. Donate Now to Disaster Relief
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation-Make a Donation
Your local LAFD firefighters need your help to save lives and protect property during this wildfire. The LAFD Foundation is actively seeking funds to equip our LAFD members battling wildfires with equipment For more information, visit https://supportlafd.org
World Central Kitchen-Make a Donation
Donate Here
United Way of Greater Los Angeles: Wildfire Response
Donate Here
Disney Commits $15 Million to Aid California Fire-Ravaged Communities
