Zach BacharContributor IJanuary 17, 2025
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Los Angeles Clippers governor Steve Ballmer and his wife, Connie, announced a donation of $15 million in emergency funding for Los Angeles wildfire relief, according to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN).
“We love L.A. and are committed to supporting the communities affected by the devastating wildfires,” the couple said in the announcement.
“We understand there will be a long road to recovery for the LA region and remain committed to supporting the community,” they added.
The donation covers four wildfire relief funds, two emergency shelters and temporary housing funds, two food and basic needs groups, two first responder support groups and nine groups that support basic needs for students and families (via ESPN).
The Clippers were among 12 professional sports teams from the Los Angeles area to pledge more than $8 million to help those in need after the wildfires.
Dave McMenamin @mctenThe professional sports teams of Los Angeles have banded together to pledge more than $8 million to help those in need after the Southern California wildfires pic.twitter.com/fGzgYTjCim
The Ballmer Group is also behind FireAid, a benefit concert dedicated to rebuilding communities that have been devastated by wildfires. It will be held on Jan. 30 at Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum.
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association announced that they were donating $1 million for immediate relief to the American Red Cross, World Central Kitchen and other organizations to support those affected by the fires.
The wildfires in Southern California have killed at least 27 people with 31 more reported missing, per CNN. The Eaton Fire has burned more than 14,000 acres and 7,000 structures, while the Palisades Fire has burned more than 22,713 acres.
Over 170,000 people remained under evacuation notices as of Thursday.
