Taylor Swift Makes Statement on L.A. Wildfires

Taylor Swift has now spoken out about the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, sharing in an Instagram Story that she has donated to several organizations. She encouraged her fans to do the same.

“The fires in California have devastated so many families, and it’s been heartbreaking to see these stories unfold,” she wrote.

“So much suffering, loss, and destruction. As so many people embark on some of the most challenging times of their lives, there are also many amazing organizations and groups banding together to help these communities rebuild. These are the organizations I’ve donated to. If you feel compelled or able to donate, please do.”

Below, the organizations that Swift listed, along with links on where to donate. 211 LA; California Community; Foundation Fund; Direct Relief; Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles; Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation; Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Los Angeles Unified School District Education Foundation Emergency Relief Fund

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MusiCares; Pasadena Educational Foundation Eaton Fire Response Fund. Swift’s statement comes around the same time her good friend Selena Gomez posted footage of herself volunteering with her fiancé, Benny Blanco, to help wildfire relief.

Gomez and her brand, Rare Beauty, also shared suggestions on Instagram about which organizations to support and detailed what they are doing to help.

“Together, we assembled emergency care kits with essentials for evacuation centers and have made donations to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and World Central Kitchen, who are on the ground providing immediate aid.

We continue to support the Rare Impact Fund’s non-profit partners, providing mental health support to young people—ensuring that now, more than ever, they have the resources they need. We know this will be a long journey of healing and grieving for the place we call home, so we encourage you to keep the momentum in supporting our community to rebuild.”