Category Archives: FireAid

Want FireAid Money? Let the “Experts” Know

The FireAid Committee released the second phase of grants click here. On the website it said the committee is composed of “L.A. based philanthropy experts.” The website notes “The final phase of grants will be coming by year end. Please … Continue reading

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FIREAID Money for Victims NOT Nonprofits: Write the Attorney General

It has become obvious to Palisades Fire Victims that although the more than $100 million that was raised through FireAid Concerts was intended for those who lost their homes, their property, lost everything – money has not gone to them. … Continue reading

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FIREAID Nonprofits Score Big: Individuals Not so Much

One hundred million dollars was raised for victims affected by the Palisades and Eaton Fires. Palisades victims have said they have received no aid. Who has received the money? Nonprofits. But even the amount they have received has not been … Continue reading

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FIREAID: Shame on L.A. County over FireAid Funds

Of the $100 million raised for fire victims in Eaton and Pacific Palisades, some of that FireAid money went to L.A. County. Along with various nonprofits, at least four County Departments received money from the funds. 1.) County Relief Fund, … Continue reading

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FIREAID: More FireAid Money Goes to Nonprofits

More than $100 million was raised for FireAid victims, in Eaton and Pacific Palisades. Individuals do not receive funds, that money has gone to nonprofits and L.A. County. CTN contacted spokesperson Chris Wallace about how many nonprofits have directly benefited … Continue reading

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FIREAID: Grantees Might Surprise You

Yesterday Circling the News looked at eight of the grantees of the 42 that were identified as specific to Pacific Palisades, which were among those receiving $21 million. The four today are connected with L.A. County. About $100 million was … Continue reading

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FIREAID: Where did the FireAid Money Go?

Today a friend asked, “did you ever get any of that FireAid Money?” This editor responded, “No, it went to nonprofits.” He responded, “So it was a swindle.” About $100 million was raised by a FireAid benefit concert, and Steve … Continue reading

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FIREAID Letter to Annenberg: Where’s the Money?

(Editor’s note: CTN ran a story on May 12, “Fire Aid Concerts Net $100 Million: Fire Victims Ask Where’s the Money?” Subsequently the Westside Current ran the story on May 13. The Pacific Palisades Community Council sent the letter (below) … Continue reading

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FIREAID Concerts Net $100 Million: Fire Victims Ask Where’s the Money?

What do El Nido, Home Grown, Vision y Compromiso and L.A.’s Home for Native People have in common? They all received FireAid Grants. On April 21, this editor received a query from a reader, “Do you have any information as … Continue reading

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