SANTA MONICARES AND LOCAL COMMUNITY PARTNER TOGETHER TO SUPPORT PALISADES FIRE FIRST RESPONDERS AND EVACUEES
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (January 10, 2025) – In response to the impact of the Los Angeles wildfires, Santa MoniCARES, Tourism Supporting Our Community is connecting with generous Santa Monica businesses and community members to collect donations, discounts and offers available to first responders and evacuees during this difficult time.
“Our hearts are with you all as we witness the devastating impact of the wildfires throughout the Los Angeles region,” said Misti Kerns, President/CEO of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism.
“I am so thankful to our many generous community members offering their support to those affected by the wildfires and am deeply grateful to all of the first responders and city staff who are working tirelessly to help those in need. Our top priority continues to be the well-being of our residents, businesses, visitors, first responders, and our neighboring community members. We hope these donations and offers can be of support during this difficult time.”
All specials and offers compiled are shared at santamonica.com as a resource for evacuees and first responders seeking relief.
Opportunities to support include financial and goods donations, volunteer assistance and business specials aiding first responders and evacuees. To share your offer of support, please complete this form.
We urge everyone to stay informed through the Los Angeles Fire Department to follow all warnings and evacuation orders. Evacuation maps from Cal Fire can be viewed here. Updates from the City of Santa Monica can be found here.
Santa MoniCARES is a coalition of representatives from Santa Monica Travel & Tourism and tourism community partners with a mission to harness the hospitable nature and generosity of Santa Monica’s tourism industry and provide support to local nonprofit agencies.
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