PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh community provided support for people impacted by the fires in Los Angeles.
The Brother’s Brother Foundation, an organization that helps provide support in response to natural disasters, sent money and resources to Los Angeles.
The Richard King Mellon Foundation supplemented the support with a $500,000 grant.
“We all have been touched by the wrenching images from the fires in Southern California,” said Sam Reiman, Director of the Richard King Mellon Foundation. “The human devastation is acute and ongoing, impacting communities, people, families and their pets. The Foundation’s Trustees wanted to help. And the Brother’s Brother Foundation offers all of us the opportunity to do so through a local organization.”
The Eden Hall Foundation also put $100,000 toward the cause.
“The wildfires raging near Los Angeles have cut a wide path of destruction in one of the most populous communities in the country. The wind-fed wildfires swept through the Greater Los Angeles area destroying property and lives. We are proud to join relief efforts through the support of the Brothers Brother Foundation. Eden Hall Foundation support will assist in the cost of supplies such as water, hygiene kits and other essential items in support of this effort,” Sylvia Fields, Eden Hall Foundation President, said.
Allegheny Health Network donated 250,000 N95 masks, microwave ovens, and refrigerators. Ohio Health also sent N95 masks.
Giant Eagle provided 10 pallets of water, the equivalent of 20,000 bottles, a press release said.
MSA sent disinfecting wipes and cleaning supplies from Apter Industries.
Brother’s Brother said hygiene kits donated and packed by various organizations in Pittsburgh were sent to the area.
Brother’s Brother is accepting donations for their relief efforts in Los Angeles. Click here to donate.
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