Supporting the Community After LA’s Wildfires: An Update on Relief Efforts
While the first week of 2025 will be remembered for catastrophic wildfires, powered by historic, hurricane-force winds, the month since has galvanized the Los Angeles region, and our nation, to respond and support our communities in crisis. We’re writing today to share our glimpse of the tireless work to bring immediate relief to the most […]
Fundraising Efforts Continue, FireAid Estimates More Than $100 Million Raised to Support Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery and Prevention
INGLEWOOD, CA – With fundraising still ongoing, proceeds raised from the FireAid benefit concert are expected to exceed $100 million. FireAid funds will support the Los Angeles-region’s immediate needs and long-term recovery from the recent wildfires made possible through the overwhelming generosity of those throughout Southern California and around the world. Those still interested in […]
LA CHECK IN Uplifts Angelenos and Raises $267K with Live Music and Community Testimony
Two-Night Livestream Raises $266,836 from 571 Donors, Convenes Creators for Communities in Crisis after L.A. Fires A generous community of donors inspired by two nights of live music and community testimonials has pledged $266,836 to relief and recovery efforts in the wake of among the most destructive fires in California history. The money was raised […]
Annenberg Foundation in Collaboration with D-Nice, will.i.am and His i.am Angel Foundation Host LA CHECK IN
A Night of Hope, Resilience And Unity For Los Angeles Fire Victims and First Responders Derrick “D-Nice” Jones and “The Coast Guard” DJ Hed to Livestream Uplifting Sets; Event Features Actor-Philanthropist Etienne Maurice in Conversation with Local Heroes and Surprise Celebrity Guests Affected by the Largest and Most Destructive Fires in L.A. History Los Angeles, […]
LA Fire Department Foundation’s Call For Help Met by $1 Million Grant from the Annenberg Foundation and the Wasserman Foundation
AS FIRES RAGE, MORE HELP NEEDED TO ADDRESS MASSIVE CONTAINMENT CHALLENGE Wednesday, January 8, 2025 — Responding to devastating and fast moving fires which ignited across Los Angeles County Tuesday with unprecedented winds and evacuations, the Annenberg Foundation and Wasserman Foundation have moved quickly to provide $1 million to the LA Fire Department (LAFD) Foundation […]
Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation Receive LAFD Foundation’s Community Impact Award
Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation were presented with the LAFD Foundation’s Community Impact Award today at the LAFD 2021 Valor Award Ceremony. The LAFD Foundation’s 2021 VALOR event took place at Dodger Stadium, and was dedicated to honoring exemplary LAFD members for outstanding service above and beyond the call of duty. “No […]
iPad Donation to County Hospitals Allows Isolated COVID-19 Patients to Virtually Visit Friends and Family
Cross-sector collaboration with Annenberg Foundation, Brilliant Corners, LA County & MobileDemandprovides much-needed devices to those suffering and assists staff with patient care LOS ANGELES – May 7, 2020 – The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to announce the donation of 300 iPads to its four hospitals to facilitate patient-family communication […]
Inside Philanthropy: A Funder-Backed Social Enterprise Pivots to Provide Healthy Meals Amid COVID-19
Well before the COVID-19 pandemic, the issue of food insecurity in underserved communities was made even more challenging by the phenomenon of so-called food deserts, which describe the lack of healthy, nutritious food options in close proximity to certain areas. Everytable has emerged as a mission-driven organization designed to tackle this very issue, and its […]
Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Annenberg Foundation Launch ShakeAlertLA Mobile Application
ShakeAlertLA, an app designed to warn Los Angeles residents of impending earthquakes, is the result of a collaboration between Mayor Eric Garcetti, AT&T, United States Geological Survey and the Annenberg Foundation. ABC News covered its release in 2019: The app is the nation’s first publicly available mobile earthquake warning system but is only effective for […]
Annenberg Foundation Provides Lead Support Grant to United Way of Ventura County’s Wildfire Recovery Efforts
Ventura, Calif. – As fires continue to rage throughout Southern California, Annenberg Foundation has quickly responded and pledged $400,000 to United Way of Ventura County’s Thomas Fire Fund. It is the largest gift to date for the victims and first responder fund that has generated attention online and throughout the country. “Annenberg Foundation’s commitment is […]