Taylor Swift is doing her part to support Los Angeles as the city continues to face devastating wildfires. In a handwritten Instagram Story on Thursday, the pop star called the fire "heartbreaking" and shared the name of the organization she donated to, encouraging her followers to do the same.
The singer listed organizations including MusiCares, Direct Relief, 211 LA, California Community Foundation, Los Angeles Unified School District Education Foundation Emergency Relief Fund, Pasadena Education Foundation Eaton Fire Response Fund, Los Angeles Area Food Bank, LAFD Fund and Habitat for Humanity Los Angeles. She also tagged the organizations. Swift did not specify how much she donated.
Send in email to rolling stonesDirect Relief and Habitat for Humanity confirmed that Swift has made "generous donations" to their respective organizations. "Together, we have truly made a meaningful impact on their lives," Brea Burkholz of Direct Relief said, expressing their "deep gratitude."
Direct Relief is deeply grateful for Taylor’s generous donation to support those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. Her kindness helps Direct Relief provide essential medicines and medical supplies to families in need while ensuring first responders have the emergency supplies they need to continue their life-saving work on the front lines. During this difficult time, her support is making a profound difference to families facing unimaginable challenges. Together we truly make a meaningful impact on their lives.
“The fires in California have devastated many families and it’s heartbreaking to see these stories unfold,” Swift wrote. "There's so much pain, loss and destruction. As many people begin to go through the most challenging times of their lives, there are also so many amazing organizations and groups that have come together to help these communities rebuild."
Swift's article comes as the Palisades and Eaton fires have destroyed thousands of homes, killed at least 25 people and forced more than 150,000 residents to evacuate their homes.
This isn't the first time Swift has made a contribution to helping victims of natural disasters. Most recently, she donated $5 million to hurricane relief efforts in Florida in October and $1 million to the Tennessee Emergency Response Fund after devastating tornadoes struck the state in 2023. In 2016, she donated $100,000 to the Dolly Parton Fund, which helps hurricane victims. Smoky Mountain Fire in Tennessee.
Several musical artists, including Jhené Aiko, Heidi Montag and Diane Warren, were under evacuation orders and lost their lives to the natural disaster home.
Swift's post comes a day after the Recording Academy announced it would cancel some industry events that typically lead up to Sunday's awards show to focus on putting out the ongoing fires. The Grammy Awards will be held on February 2 as planned.
In addition to the Academy's events, FireAid, a benefit concert organized by Irving Azoff, Live Nation and AEG Presents, will be held on January 30 during Grammy Week. The show's promoters have just announced a star-studded lineup, including Billie Eilish and Finneas, Lady Gaga, Stevie Nicks, Joni Mitchell and more.