Paris Hilton‘s LA fire emergency fundraiser proves what community involvement looks like. The socialite keeps her fans and followers updated on how much the fund has made since its launch. She recently revealed she made incredible progress with it, having raised $800K for the displaced families of Los Angeles. The LA fires have caused significant devastation since last week, and celebrities like Hilton have been the torchbearers of offering help to those in need.
Paris Hilton makes huge progress with her emergency relief fund amid LA fire tragedy
Paris Hilton may have lost her beloved Malibu home due to the LA fires, but that doesn’t deter her from helping displaced families with financial aid. On Tuesday, the businesswoman revealed that she and her nonprofit organization, 11:11 Media Impact, have raised $800K towards fire relief efforts. Earlier this week, Hilton had announced that the fundraiser crossed the $500K mark.
In another update, Hilton revealed that she had spoken to several displaced families affected by the Altadena wildfire. She shared that “direct cash assistance” is helping them rebuild their lives from scratch. Keeping this in mind, the singer has reportedly granted $150,000 from the emergency fund to GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund. As per Variety, the donation provided 150 Altadena families with immediate financial aid.
In a statement to the outlet, Paris Hilton said, “After meeting with people impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, I heard heartbreaking stories of loss but also inspiring resilience. My goal is to help as many as I can as quickly as possible.” Empathizing with the affected families of the LA fires, Hilton promised that she and her non-profit would continue to show up and help.
It is not only humans but also the safety of pets that Paris Hilton is working towards amid raging LA fires. Her video about a lost cat went viral, where she urged people to help reunite the pet with the owners. Given that the star is known for her love of animals, it is not surprising that she has been vocal about displaced pets due to the wildfires.
