Eva Longoria Pledges $1 Million for L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts
The donation, funded by Jeff Bezos' Courage and Civility Award, supports Latino-led and local community organizations aiding wildfire recovery.
- Eva Longoria and her foundation have pledged $1 million to aid victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton fires.
- The funds will be directed to the Latino Community Foundation, led by Julián Castro, and the California Community Foundation to address both immediate relief and long-term recovery needs.
- The donation comes from the $50 million Courage and Civility Award Longoria received from Jeff Bezos in 2024, which supports philanthropic efforts over a 10-year period.
- Longoria plans to volunteer with Global Empowerment Mission and visit World Central Kitchen to assist with fire relief efforts and support first responders and displaced families.
- Over 12,000 structures have been destroyed, thousands displaced, and 24 lives lost in the fires, highlighting the urgent need for relief and recovery support.