The Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund has announced an initial $1 million commitment to the Los Angeles area fire relief and rebuilding efforts. According to the announcement, the fund will donate to vital organizations supporting the city’s community, local first responders, and those in the music industry affected by the disaster.
The fund will contribute to California Community Foundation, LAFD Foundation, Project HOPE, and MusiCares, among other organizations.
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At the same time, Warner Music Group is working to ensure the safety of its team members. For employees who have had to evacuate their homes, the company is helping to support their emergency accommodations and food expenses. The company is also contributing to donation drives and volunteering efforts.
Len Blavatnik, head of the Blavatnik Family Foundation, says, “The destruction and loss of life brought by these wildfires are unimaginable. By supporting these organizations, we’re helping to direct funds to those most in need.”
WMG CEO Kyncl says, “We’re joining the relief efforts to help the community in LA, while aiding the firefighters in their brave battle. Los Angeles is home to so much determination, resourcefulness, and creativity, and its powerful story is inextricably interwoven with ours. We’re determined to support the people of this extraordinary city.”
Over the last four years, the fund has “supported organizations around the globe that build more just and equitable communities and create real change in the lives of historically underserved and marginalized people, principally Black populations,” according to the announcement.
Variety will have more on relief efforts as information becomes available.