FireAid, the all-star profit live performance occasion put on in January, raised $100 million for Los Angeles wildfire aid efforts. On Saturday (July 26), the staff behind the twin exhibits at L.A.’s Intuit Dome and Kia Discussion board released a statement in response to “misinformation being shared on-line” relating to funds distribution.
The lengthy checklist of performers at FireAid — which was livestreamed, and drew in additional than 50 million viewers — included Inexperienced Day with Billie Eilish, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Girl Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Stevie Surprise, Lil Child, Tate McRae, Sting, Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak with Dr. Dre and Sheila E, Dawes, John Mayer, a Nirvana reunion, Joni Mitchell, a reunited No Doubt, P!nk and the Pink Sizzling Chili Peppers, and lots of others. Funds had been raised from ticket and merchandise gross sales, sponsorships, donations from the private and non-private items.
In February FireAid reported its first disbursement of funds within the quantity of roughly $50 million, and in June the distribution of a second round of grants within the quantity of $25 million. It’s anticipated that the remaining $25 million shall be distributed by the top of 2025.
In an announcement shared Saturday morning, organizers mentioned, “There was an rising quantity of misinformation being shared on-line in regards to the distribution of FireAid funds. We wish to tackle considerations and make certain that Angelenos and the 1000’s of donors who generously contributed have a clear view into how FireAid is placing their {dollars} to work.”
FireAid mentioned the Los Angeles Occasions has reached out to greater than 100 organizations that obtained funds to evaluate the grants obtained and the way the cash was used, noting the publication “decided ‘FireAid was an pressing lifeline within the worst of the catastrophe and past.’”
The $100 million raised helped survivors of the L.A. wildfires recuperate and rebuild, mentioned FireAid, who reported partnering with space nonprofits which have the power to immediately attain individuals who discovered themselves in want of meals stability, housing and extra.
“Every recipient is required to report on fund utilization to make sure full transparency and impression,” mentioned Saturday’s assertion. “The year-end outcomes, that are due in December 2025, shall be audited by FireAid’s auditor, KPMG.”
The FireAid web site has a listing of companions who’ve obtained grants — which is obtainable at fireaidla.org/grants — and can proceed to publish documentation of how funds are reaching folks affected by wildfires within the L.A. area.
“Whereas there’s rather more work to do, the cash raised by means of FireAid is delivering a lot wanted help to as many individuals as potential,” mentioned the be aware launched on Saturday.
See the total assertion beneath.
