Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has announced a donation of $1 million to aid the ongoing wildfire relief and recovery efforts in Los Angeles County.
Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has announced a donation of $1 million to aid the ongoing wildfire relief and recovery efforts in Los Angeles County.
Leonardo DiCaprio commits $1 million to LA wildfire relief efforts.
The actor announced on social media that he was concerned about the devastating impact of the recent wildfires in the region. In a message shared via his Instagram stories, DiCaprio wrote, “The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city. I am committing $1 million in partnership with @rewild’s Rapid Response Program to support urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts.”
The funds will provide immediate aid to various organizations actively working on the ground, including the LA Fire Department Foundation, the California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, the California Community Foundation, the Pasadena Humane Society, and the SoCal Fire Fund.
As per Deadline, these organisations focus on delivering essential resources to first responders, firefighters, and communities affected by the fires. DiCaprio adds to the more significant wave of celebrity donations to provide relief during the crisis. The actor joins a growing list of Hollywood figures who have contributed substantially.
The contribution made by other stars to LA wildfire relief efforts
Beyonce has contributed $2.5 million to victims of the Eaton Fire, while fellow stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Christopher Guest, and Eva Longoria have each pledged $1 million. Paris Hilton recently raised $800,000 within just 72 hours for wildfire relief efforts, according to Deadline. Tech giants Google and YouTube reportedly announced a combined contribution of $15 million on Wednesday, while Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, pledged $4 million.
