The following is excerpted from the Church Newsroom. To read the full article, CLICK HERE.
Update: January 24, 2025
As part of its ongoing efforts to support those affected by the fires in Southern California, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has already contributed a combined US$1.2 million to help four nonprofit organizations respond to the immediate needs of people in the impacted areas.
“My heart is full of gratitude for the humanitarian organizations the Church is working shoulder to shoulder with to assist those tragically affected by the fires,” said North America West Area President Elder Mark A. Bragg. “Even in the most difficult and darkest of times, there is light and goodness all around us. I see the light of Christ working through these organizations, families, friends, and even complete strangers serving, comforting, and praying for all those in need.”
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross (ARC) is operating shelters across the Los Angeles area for those affected by the fires. In addition to providing shelter and food, ARC is also distributing relief supplies and offering physical and emotional health support. With the Church’s help, more than 10,000 people will have access to these services.
International Medical Corps
The International Medical Corps (IMC) is working to procure and deliver urgently needed response and recovery supplies to emergency shelters, emergency distribution centers, nursing homes and community-based emergency management organizations. IMC medical and mental health professionals are also providing direct health and mental health care.
All of this is being done in close coordination with government and emergency services organizations to ensure procured items meet local needs, fill urgent gaps and do not duplicate efforts. With the Church’s support, IMC will help 15,000 direct beneficiaries through its services.
“Thank you for the Church’s generous donation,” said Erica Taveres, IMC’s senior director of U.S. programs and wildfire response lead. “With your support, International Medical Corps was able to quickly deliver more than 20,000 pieces of urgently needed relief supplies to the Pasadena Convention Center to support evacuees, and we will be able to support many more in the coming weeks and months. Your longtime commitment to supporting families affected by disasters ensures that our teams can be on the ground, delivering care where and when it is needed most.”
Project HOPE
To read the full article, CLICK HERE.