Steve and Connie Ballmer Pledge $15M for Southern California Wildfire Relief

The Clippers owner and his wife are funding emergency aid, housing, and first responder support while organizing a benefit concert to aid recovery efforts.

• Steve and Connie Ballmer have committed $15 million in emergency funding to assist communities impacted by the devastating Southern California wildfires.
• The donation will support wildfire relief funds, emergency shelters, temporary housing, food and basic needs groups, first responders, and student and family assistance programs.
• The Ballmer Group emphasized a focus on aiding the historic, racially diverse community of Altadena as part of its relief efforts.
• A benefit concert called FireAid, organized by the Ballmer Group, will take place on January 30 at Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum to raise additional funds for rebuilding efforts.
• The Southern California wildfires have caused significant destruction, with over 27 fatalities, 31 people missing, and more than 170,000 residents under evacuation orders.

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