How Celebrities Are Giving Back to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Variety via Getty; WireImage for Victoria Beckham; Getty Images for Atlantis The Royal

Variety via Getty; WireImage for Victoria Beckham; Getty Images for Atlantis The Royal

As the devastatingLos Angeles wildfires continue to burn, destroying whole neighborhoods in the city, displacing tens of thousands of people and leaving at least 24 people dead and 16 missing as of Jan. 14, people across the globe are stepping up to aid those in need.

Whether it’s contributing to one of thehundreds of GoFundMesset up to help families get back on their feet, taking in pets that need fostering, sending food and supplies to the first responders or volunteering on the ground, people are anxious to help in any way they can.

Manyvetted resources exist for those who are looking to help, though those who are helping organize the response in Los Angeles caution well-intentioned donors toavoid scams, and to check which donations are most needed before sending items. Many charities have already indicated that they have far too many clothes already without the resources to sort them and get them to the right places, andfire departments have put out a request for people not to drop off food and suppliesat the fire stations as they also divert needed manpower to try to get them to where they need to go.

But individual celebrities are also stepping up to help with the efforts. Below, see what the stars have said about the efforts.

Taylor Swiftshared that she donated to the following organizations: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, 211 LA, the California Community Foundation Relief, Direct Relief, the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation, the Los Angeles Unified School Distract Education Foundation Emergency Relief Fund, MusiCares and the Pasadena Educational Foundation Eaton Fires Response Fund. She encouraged fans to do the same.

Leonardo DiCaprioannounced Jan. 15 thathe would donate $1 million in partnership with his organization Re:wild. “Initial aid will immediately benefit theLA Fire Department Foundation,California Fire Foundation,World Central Kitchen,California Community Foundation,Pasadena Humane Society, andSoCal Fire Fund— organizations on the frontlines providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters, and the people, animals and communities who need it most,” he wrote on Instagram.

Eva Longoriawill donate $1 million through her foundation to the Latino Community Fund and California Community Foundation, and had alreadypledged $50,000 of her own money to This Is About Humanity.

Jennifer Garner,Megan Markle and Prince Harryvolunteered with World Central Kitchen to help distribute meals to first responders and displaced residents.

Arnold Schwarzeneggerposted to Xthat he would donate $1 million of his own money to LAFD Foundation, California Fire Foundation and L.A.’s Habitat for Humanity. He also designed a shirt from which 100% of the proceeds would be donated.

Jay Lenodelivered meals to first responderson his vintage fire truck, and told Anderson Cooper that his team had fed meals to the crews at the Rose Bowl staging location, and would hit up “some of the other locations” over the next couple days.

Jennifer Garner and José Andrés volunteering in Altadena on Jan. 9.Amy Katz/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock

Amy Katz/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock

Paris Hiltonlaunched an emergency fund of $100,000 through her 11:11 Media nonprofit, and stated she would match another $100,000 in additional donations. She alsovolunteered at the Pasadena Humane Societyto bring awareness to the organization and solicit further donations for their work. On Tuesday, Jan. 14, she shared on her Instagram Stories that she had raised $800,000 in donations to her fund and would donate $150,000 tothe GoFundMe Wildfire Relief Fundto help send emergency $1,000 grants immediately to people in need.

Jamie Lee Curtispledged $1 million from her family foundationfor a wildfire relief efforts fund.

Halle Berry and Sharon Stoneposted thatthey were donating directly to COOPwhich was collecting clothing essentials for wildfire victims.

Dave Grohlvolunteered with Feed the Streetsto cook meals for displaced families and inmate firefighters.

Netflix chief Ted Sarandos, his wife, former Ambassador Nicole Avant and Drew Scottare supporting the charity A Sense of Home as it launchesHomeBankLA.org. Those who lost homes can apply to receive a full “home kit” of 330+ items, from couches to microwaves to toothbrushes, so they can be move-in ready when they receive housing.

In a statement, Drew Scott said, “As someone who has been a part of the incredible impact A Sense of Home has had on people in need through their home creation process, I am proud to support the launch of Home Bank LA. In the wake of these devastating fires, it’s more important than ever that we come together as a community to help. Home Bank LA provides a crucial lifeline, giving individuals and families the resources they need to turn their temporary housing into a true home. If you don’t have the feeling of stability and safety at home, it affects every aspect of your life. Home Bank LA is here to help provide that support and a sense of community to families. I’m honored to be a part of this initiative and encourage others to join us in supporting these efforts.”

Celebrity chefs Evan Funke, Grant Achatz, Rick Baylessand morewill host a dinner at Funke’s Chicago restaurant, Tre Dita, from which the proceeds will benefit World Central Kitchen.

source: people.com