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Warner Music’s Social Justice Fund Pledges $1 Million to Support L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts

The fund will support L.A. organizations, first responders, and those in the music industry.

The Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund

The Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund

As wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles, the Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund is stepping in to help.

On Sunday (Jan. 12), the organization announced a pledge of $1 million to support fire relief and rebuilding efforts in the region. The funds will be directed to organizations assisting the Los Angeles community, local first responders, and individuals in the music industry affected by the disaster.


Recipients of the pledge include the California Community Foundation, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Project HOPE and MusiCares, among others, according to a news release.

In addition, Warner Music Group is prioritizing the safety of its team members. For employees who have been forced to evacuate their homes, the company is assisting with emergency accommodations and food expenses. WMG is also actively contributing to donation drives and volunteering efforts.

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“The destruction and loss of life brought by these wildfires are unimaginable. By supporting these organizations, we’re helping to direct funds to those most in need,” Blavatnik, head of the Blavatnik Family Foundation, said in a statement.

WMG CEO Robert Kyncl added, “We’re joining the relief efforts to help the community in LA, while aiding the firefighters in their brave battle. Los Angeles is home to so much determination, resourcefulness, and creativity, and its powerful story is inextricably interwoven with ours. We’re determined to support the people of this extraordinary city.”

A number of organizations, listed here, are also offering help to those impacted by the California wildfires, which have been blazing through the L.A. area and causing extensive damage since Tuesday (Jan. 7). Musicians and music industry professionals who are affected can get details about assistance here.

This article was first published by Billboard U.S.

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