Comcast NBCUniversal Donates $10MM and Provides Local News Coverage To Support Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Efforts
Comcast NBCUniversal today announced it will donate $10 million in cash to support Los Angeles area wildfire disaster relief and recovery efforts.
To assist local communities and families with rebuilding, Comcast NBCUniversal will provide $2.5 million in funding as an inaugural corporate partner to the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’ ReBUILD LA initiative. In addition, contributions will be made to organizations working on the ground to provide short and long-term assistance including the American Red Cross, Entertainment Industry Foundation SoCal Fire Fund, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, among others.
“We extend our deep appreciation to the first responders for their tireless and courageous efforts and to our news teams, including NBC4 and KVEA, who are providing vital coverage during this time. We stand ready to support our employees and the broader Los Angeles community as we recover and rebuild from these tragic events,” said Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Corporation.
Comcast NBCUniversal is also providing emergency financial funds, in addition to health and welfare benefits, including access to temporary housing and hotels at discounted rates, to employees who have been affected by the destruction of the wildfires. Through the Comcast NBCUniversal Employee Disaster Assistance Fund, the company is providing grants to team members in need as well as making a special company double match for employee donations made to the fund through the Comcast NBCUniversal Matching Gift Program.
To support local coverage of the Greater Los Angeles fires and serve those in need during this difficult time, Comcast has launched Spectrum News 1 to provide our customers the latest updates and other information regarding the fires. Spectrum News 1 is on Channel 1132 and is available on Comcast’s Popular TV and Sports and News packages, in our standard Comcast Business package and through the Stream App.
Our hearts go out to all who have been affected by these devastating fires. We are truly thankful and grateful to the firefighters and first responders who are working around the clock and putting themselves in harm’s way to help keep our communities safe.