The Home Depot Foundation Allocates $1 Million for Wildfire Relief Efforts in Southern California
The Home Depot Foundation's Support for Wildfire Victims in California
On January 15, 2025, The Home Depot Foundation pledged up to $1 million to assist individuals and communities severely impacted by the recent wildfires in Southern California. This initiative aims to address both immediate humanitarian needs and long-term recovery efforts in affected areas.
California has been overwhelmed by these catastrophic fires, resulting in entire communities being displaced or faced with evacuation orders. To provide relief, several nonprofit organizations have mobilized resources and personnel to deliver on-the-ground support. Partners such as World Central Kitchen have been vital in distributing thousands of meals to both residents and emergency responders at numerous relief sites. Meanwhile, Operation Blessing has distributed essential goods, including water, solar lanterns, hygiene kits, and food items to those in need.
Convoy of Hope has also been active, dispatching trucks loaded with critical supplies like food and toiletries to affected regions. The American Red Cross has set up shelters for individuals and families seeking safe refuge, offering food, cots, blankets, and water, alongside hundreds of volunteers working tirelessly to support relief operations.
In Los Angeles, The Home Depot’s volunteer team, known as Team Depot, is preparing fire relief kits containing safety goggles, cleaning supplies, garbage bags, and tools for distribution by Convoy of Hope and Operation Blessing to areas experiencing devastating wildfire effects.
Moreover, Home Depot locations in Southern California have been proactive in donating water, masks, and other crucial supplies to nonprofits aiding those in dire need. To ensure that customers have access to necessary products, The Home Depot has coordinated with suppliers and distribution centers to deploy dozens of trucks filled with supplies to local stores, ready to assist their communities during this crisis and in forthcoming reconstruction efforts.
According to Erin Izen, executive director of The Home Depot Foundation, “During a disaster, The Home Depot Foundation is here to help our communities. We are collaborating with our nonprofit partners to assess immediate needs in affected areas and deliver essential relief supplies to the community as quickly as possible.”
Additionally, The Homer Fund, which aids Home Depot employees, is providing immediate economic assistance to those affected by these wildfires, helping them secure safe housing, food, and clothing amid evacuations.
The Home Depot Foundation, a nonprofit organization backed by The Home Depot company, is dedicated to enhancing the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, supporting disaster-affected communities, and training skilled professionals to fill workforce shortages. Since 2011, the foundation has invested over $550 million into veteran-related causes and has improved over 65,000 veteran homes and facilities. With a commitment to invest $750 million in veteran-related initiatives by 2030 and $50 million in skilled trades training through its Path to Pro program by 2028, The Home Depot Foundation continues to exemplify corporate responsibility and community support. For more information, visit HomeDepotFoundation.org and follow on social media platforms (@HomeDepotFound on Twitter, @HomeDepotFoundation on Facebook and Instagram).