TEMECULA, CA – The Pechanga Tribe in Southern California has pledged $500,000 to assist Los Angeles fire victims impacted by the Palisades and Eaton Fires. Pechanga will join with the Los Angeles Rams Foundation to contribute a total of $250,000 to three organizations working around the clock to help Los Angeles through this devastating time: American Red Cross Los Angeles Region, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Foundation, and the World Central Kitchen. In addition, Pechanga will donate an additional $250,000 to American Red Cross.
“From ancient times to now, Southern California has always been and will always be our home,” said Mark Macarro, Pechanga Tribal Chairman. “The loss and devastation that continues to take its toll on our region from these catastrophic fires is heartbreaking. Our reservation has been impacted by fires in the past, and we know the importance of coming together to lift up people in need.”
In addition to Pechanga’s monetary contribution, the Pechanga Fire Department has had personnel, equipment and resources deployed to the Eaton and Palisades Fires, as well as their logistical command centers, since Tuesday, January 7. The Pechanga Resort Casino has also been offering discounts to residents without power due to sustained high winds and those impacted by the Los Angeles fires.
Pechanga previously assisted its surrounding community when wildfire destroyed homes and land near the reservation. Similarly, the community supported Pechanga many years ago after a fast-moving fire tore through the reservation.
More than 200 American Red Cross workers are currently assisting many hundreds of Southern Californians who now find themselves displaced by the deadly wildfires. Residents impacted by the blazes are receiving shelter, food, help locating loved ones and more critical support from the American Red Cross.
The Los Angeles Rams Foundation is creating pathways for fire victims to receive more support and funding through its dedicated community teams. The Rams Foundation supports multiple organizations in their efforts to bring comfort and immediate assistance to those caught in this tragedy.
