The W. M. Keck Foundation expresses heartfelt sympathy for all those affected by the wildfires in Southern California. We are taking immediate action to support disaster relief and rebuilding efforts.
Our family, employees, directors and members who live in affected areas across Los Angeles are thankfully safe. The widespread destruction has been devastating. We are incredibly proud of our employees who have been helping each other and volunteering in their surrounding communities.
As we have after other disasters affecting our community, we are using our resources to help. We have made relief grants totaling $2.0 million with a focus on immediate human needs and educational assistance. We are working diligently to find ways to contribute toward long-term rebuilding efforts for the communities, organizations and schools impacted in both the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Immediate grantees include:
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation toward wildfire emergency funding to equip LAFD firefighters with disaster relief equipment and supplies.
Direct Relief toward Los Angeles wildfire response to provide equipment, medicine and other resources to healthcare agencies and first responders in wildfire-affected communities across California.
American Red Cross toward Los Angeles wildfire response to provide safe shelter, food, emotional support and other critical services to those impacted by fires in Southern California.
Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund toward support to local nonprofits (such as the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena, Foothill Family Services, Meals on Wheels and the Pasadena Humane Society) to respond to the area.
World Central Kitchen focuses on the frontlines, providing meals to first responders and residents impacted by the wildfires.
Shelter Partnership distributes non-perishable items to non-profit organizations and schools in Los Angeles County including soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, toilet paper, bedding, baby wipes, diapers, underwear and clothing.
It is encouraging to see the amount of love and support towards all in the community. We look forward to further identifying ways to help rebuild our city.
