Leonardo DiCaprio to contribute to LA Fires relief
Thousands of people have been displaced in the LA wildfires that began January 7
January 16, 2025
Leonardo DiCaprio is donating $1 million towards disaster relief efforts as Los Angeles wildfires continue.
The Oscar winner, 50, took to Instagram Stories on Wednesday to shed light on the devastating fires and announce his contribution.
"The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city. I am committing $1 million in partnership with @rewild's Rapid Response Program to support both urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts," wrote DiCaprio, who grew up in LA and also cofounded Re:Wild.
"Initial aid will immediately benefit the LA Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Humane Society, and SoCal 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," his post added of the wilfires than began on January 7 and rose the death toll to 25.
The Titanic star added that the Rapid Response Program is "uniquely positioned to respond to environmental disasters and emergencies."
Jamie Lee Curtis' family also announced a donation of $1 million to support "our great city and state and the great people who live and love there," per her January 9 post.
Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, Halle Berry and more stars have volunteered to help first responders and families affected by the fires.
