Los Angeles: Steve Ballmer, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, pledged $15 million to support wildfire recovery.
The donation will go to over a dozen charities working in affected areas, his philanthropic group confirmed.
Steve Ballmer expressed commitment to providing food, shelter, and support for first responders in their statement.
They also revealed that the Clippers’ venue, Intuit Dome, will host a benefit concert for relief efforts.
FireAid Concert and Community Support
The concert, titled FireAid, will take place on January 30 at the Intuit Dome for wildfire relief.
This event aims to generate additional support for those impacted by the ongoing wildfire disaster.
Ballmer, with a net worth of $125 billion, is ranked as the ninth-richest person globally by Forbes.
This contribution highlights the continued focus of major philanthropists on aiding wildfire recovery.
Google and YouTube Join the Effort
In parallel, Google and YouTube announced a $15 million donation to Los Angeles relief services.
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan emphasized providing production facilities to impacted creators and artists as part of their recovery.
Google and YouTube plan to reopen offices when safe, supporting local artists in rebuilding their businesses.
The tech giants are contributing to both immediate and long-term recovery in the affected communities.
