By Variety | Created at 2025-01-16 22:13:30 | Updated at 2025-01-17 06:10:51
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Taylor Swift is sharing how she’s lending a helping hand amid the devastating L.A. wildfires, and is encouraging her supporters to do the same.
In a post shared to her Instagram story on Thursday afternoon, Swift wrote, “The fires in California have devastated so many families, and it’s been heartbreaking to see these stories unfold. So much suffering, loss, and destruction.”
“As so many people embark on some of the most challenging times of their lives, there are also many amazing organizations and groups banding together to help these communities rebuild,” she continued. “These are the organizations I’ve donated to. If you feel compelled or able to donate, please do.”
Swift’s list of organizations includes 211 LA, California Community Foundation Fund, Direct Relief, Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation, Habitat For Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Los Angeles Unified School District Education Foundation Emergency Relief Fund, MusiCares and Pasadena Educational Foundation Eaton Fire Response Fund.
Swift joins a growing chorus of celebrities donating to the relief efforts, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Paris Hilton, Jamie Lee Curtis and Eva Longoria. Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell, Katy Perry, Stevie Nicks, Sting, Billie Eilish and Finneas, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and more will play the FireAid benefit concerts on Jan. 30 at the Inuit Dome and Kia Forum in Los Angeles.
Over 15,000 acres have burned in the Pacific Palisades and Malibu, while in Altadena, the Eaton fire burned through more than 10,000 acres. The estimated cost of damage to Los Angeles as a result of the fires is estimated at $250 billion and rising.
