The Wonderful Company announced Wednesday that it is donating $10 million to fire relief efforts in the Los Angeles area.
The donation will support first responders and broader relief efforts over time.
The big picture: Donations include $1 million to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, as well as $500,000 to the Los Angeles Police Foundation.
- The Wonderful Company, owned by billionaires Steward and Lynda Resnick, will also double all fire-related donations made by its 10,000 global employees. Employees are given up to $1,000 annually to donate to a charity of their choice, with over $72 million donated to charities over the last two decades.
What they’re saying: The Resnicks said in a statement that they are profoundly grateful to all of the first responders who are working to protect the Los Angeles area.
- “These heroes are putting themselves in harm’s way to protect all of us, and The Wonderful Company will have their back,” they said. “Los Angeles is The Wonderful Company’s home, and it is our personal home, the place where we met, were married, raised our family, and built our business. The city and region mean everything to us. We will be here for our community and our employees through this crisis and well beyond as this great city rebuilds.”
- Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell thanked Wonderful for the donation.
- “This substantial contribution reflects their commitment to the safety and well-being of our community and is a morale boost for our officers who work tirelessly to protect the city we all love,” McDonnell said.
- Liz Lin, the President of the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, said firefighters are deeply touched by the outpouring of support from the community.
- “These urgently needed resources will improve dispatch capabilities, purchase additional specialty firefighting equipment, enhance our rapid response vehicles, and help make sure all our firefighters have the equipment they need, from hydration packs and fire shelters to PPE,” Lin said. “We are so grateful for this support when it is needed most.”
