Crypto.com Donates $1 Million for Los Angeles Wildfire Relief
Crypto.com has pledged $1 million to support relief efforts for the wildfires in Los Angeles, which have led to 25 fatalities and destroyed over 12,000 structures. The donation will be allocated to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, and Los Angeles Police Foundation to provide essential gear and resources for first responders.
Scale of Destruction
- The wildfires began in Pacific Palisades, consuming over 23,000 acres.
- Hundreds of thousands of residents have been evacuated.
Other corporations are also contributing significantly, including:
- The Walt Disney Company: $15 million
- Google: $15 million
- Amazon: $10 million
- Comcast NBCUniversal: $10 million
- Netflix: $10 million
- Snap: $5 million
- Walmart and Sam's Club: $2.5 million in cash and supplies
Donation Bins at Crypto.com Arena
Donation bins will be set up outside Crypto.com Arena during specific game nights to collect essential items. Local sports teams like the Los Angeles Lakers are organizing donation drives, while the LA Kings' Toyota Sports Performance Center is a designated supply collection site for YMCA relief initiatives.