California Fire Foundation Raises Over $20M for Los Angeles Wildfire Relief, Including $5M from California Rises Initiatives, Distributes Over 7,000 SAVE Cards, and Allocates Multi-Year Grant Cycl...

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Fire Foundation (CFF) is proud to announce significant progress in its ongoing efforts to support communities affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County and Ventura County. In the two months since the devasting wildfires — CFF has raised over $20 million to aid relief efforts. 

Immediate Relief Efforts
Thanks to the generosity of donors, CFF swiftly delivered immediate aid to those affected:

• Disaster Relief SAVE Cards: Distributed 7,263 Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency (SAVE) cards, providing over $1.8 million in financial assistance to nearly 23,000 families, including 4,837 children.
  
  
• Additional Support: Provided $500,000 in Uber Eats vouchers, $20,000 in Postmates vouchers, and over $54,000 in DoorDash gift cards to ensure access to essential resources.

Ongoing Community Support
The California Fire Foundation is now focusing on supporting long term recovery and relief efforts through a multi-year grant opportunity made possible by generous donations. The first round of grant opportunities will open with the California Fire Foundation's California Rises Disaster Relief & Recovery Grant Application process. California-based fire departments, local firefighter associations, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofit organizations seeking grant opportunities for relief and recovery are encouraged to apply at CAFireFoundation.org/what-we-do/for-grant-seekers/funding-opportunities.

Angie Carmignani, Executive Director of the California Fire Foundation, stated, "The California Fire Foundation is committed to providing critical support to the residents of Los Angeles County and Ventura County during these challenging times. Our work and community support are more vital now than ever, with relief and recovery efforts expected to take years."

California Fire Foundation Mission
The California Fire Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides emotional and financial assistance to the families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and the communities they protect. As a leader in disaster relief, CFF offers immediate aid to California residents and firefighters impacted by wildfires and natural disasters. In collaboration with local fire stations and community organizations, the Foundation distributes $250 SAVE Cards to provide urgent financial support and essential resources to victims. To contribute to the California Fire Foundation visit CAFireFoundation.org/how-to-help/ways-to-give.

Contact: Destin Judy,
(859) 913-6983; destin@remarqinc.com

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